Green - Crestwood Homes for Rent

Green - Crestwood in Athens is a neighborhood featuring predominantly ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, characterized by traditional red-brick facades. These homes range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet and typically have three to four bedrooms. The area also includes split-level homes and condos in the College Glen Condominiums, with one to three-bedroom layouts. Lots are spacious, often between a half and full acre, and shaded by towering pines and oaks. Despite the absence of sidewalks, residents enjoy walking their dogs and exercising in the quiet mornings. Southeast Clarke Park and Oconee Forest Park, both about 3 miles away, offer extensive recreational features. Southeast Clarke Park includes lighted soccer fields, baseball diamonds, walking trails, and the Athens Clarke County Tennis Center. The World of Wonder playground and Wiggley Field Dog Park are also notable attractions. Oconee Forest Park provides wooded walking trails and a mountain bike trail leading to Lake Herrick, a popular kayaking spot. Shopping and dining options are abundant along Barnett Shoals Road, with several shopping centers and locally-owned restaurants, including the Blind Pig Tavern and Jittery Joe’s. Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia are approximately 4 miles away, while Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s Hospital are about 6 miles west. The neighborhood is served by the Clarke County School District, with schools like Barnett Shoals Elementary, Gaines Elementary, Hilsman Middle, and Cedar Shoals High School, which offers specialized programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, and College Healthcare.