135 Tara Way Athens, GA 30606
Forest Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,668/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Attic
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Clarke Central High School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Fenced Yard
About This Home
Located in the heart of Forest Heights, this split-level ranch has so much to offer. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the covered porch before stepping into the renovated open-concept living space—perfect for entertaining. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together. The main floor also features a laundry room with a fully updated half bath, plus a large drop zone and pantry off the two-car garage—ideal for storage and easy grocery runs. Upstairs, the master suite includes a Jack and Jill bath shared with the hallway and another full bedroom. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms and an updated Jack and Jill bath. The daylight unfinished basement opens with a set of double doors to a covered patio and fenced backyard with a spacious deck above. The backyard has an included swing set and multiple planting beds. This home is convenient to the loop, Bishop Park, UGA Medical complex and the hospital area.
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, December 07, 20252:00 to 4:00 pm12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:0012/7/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,326
Year Built
- Built in 1966
Lot Details
- 0.42 Acre Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Chain Link Fence
- 2 Pads in the community
- Property is zoned RS-25
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,299 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Laundry Room
- Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Upstairs
- Single Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
Attic
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Permanent Attic Stairs
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Fire Pit
- Play Equipment
Schools
- Oglethorpe Elementary School
- Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
- Clarke Central High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Underground Utilities
- 110 Volts
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 5
- Assessor Parcel Number 121A4-A-012
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,580 | $147,513 | $18,000 | $129,513 |
| 2024 | $4,580 | $138,429 | $18,000 | $120,429 |
| 2023 | $4,326 | $130,006 | $14,000 | $116,006 |
| 2022 | $3,444 | $107,963 | $14,000 | $93,963 |
| 2021 | $2,863 | $84,961 | $14,000 | $70,961 |
| 2020 | $2,789 | $82,773 | $14,000 | $68,773 |
| 2019 | $1,794 | $69,644 | $12,000 | $57,644 |
| 2018 | $1,736 | $65,453 | $11,200 | $54,253 |
| 2017 | $1,973 | $58,106 | $11,200 | $46,906 |
| 2016 | $1,861 | $54,810 | $9,600 | $45,210 |
| 2015 | $1,777 | $52,268 | $9,600 | $42,668 |
| 2014 | $1,481 | $53,470 | $9,600 | $43,870 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | For Sale | $439,900 | +109.5% | $191 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/15/2019 11/15/19 | Sold | $210,000 | -8.7% | $91 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/16/2019 10/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/15/2019 08/15/19 | For Sale | $229,900 | -- | $100 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $210,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $137,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $117,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $68,800 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $206,196 | FHA | |
| Closed | $206,196 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $135,375 | FHA |
Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)
MLS Number: CL343061
APN: 121A4-A-012
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