$282,500
SOLD JUN 19, 2020

144 Bent Tree Dr Athens, GA 30606

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,664 Sq Ft
0.74 Acres

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2024

Exceptional value in a quiet, West Athens Neighborhood! The winding streets of High Ridge Neighborhood guide you to 144 Bent Tree Drive where one will find a stately, four sides brick home sited on just under three quarters of an acre. Many upgrades and improvements have been made to this home including NEW architectural shingle roof, new bathroom vanities & tile floors, double pane windows throughout, and more. Hardwood flooring runs throughout all living areas and most bedrooms. Formal living room is adjacent to formal dining room w/ bay window. Freshly painted kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel undermount sink, French Door refrigerator, pantry, and breakfast nook. Spacious den features built-ins and a masonry fireplace. Screened porch overlooks the fenced backyard. One bedroom located on the main level has hardwood flooring and an ensuite bath w/ double vanity and new tile floors. This downstairs bedroom could be utilized as a main level Owner's Suite. Upstairs is the sizable Owner's Suite w/ walk-in closet and his & her bathroom vanities. Two additional bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Bonus/ crafting room is located off one of the secondary bedrooms. Ample parking thanks to a two car garage w/ storage room, and the circular driveway. Convenient to St. Mary's Hospital, Piedmont Regional Hospital, HWY 316, US 78, and a variety of local and national restaurants, grocery stores, and just a stone's throw from Normaltown and The University of Georgia.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jarrett Martin

Corcoran Classic Living License #368277 Listed on: 04/09/2020

Co-Listed By

Carol Bitner

Keller Williams Greater Athens License #177996

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Bell

Keller Williams Greater Athens License #358526

Keller Williams Greater Athens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,664 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Laundry closet
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Schools

  • Timothy Road Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Central Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • High Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 072A1 B004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,256

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Mitchell Bridge Rd, left on High Ridge Dr, left on Bent Tree. Home on right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.74
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 123
  • Co List Office Phone: 706-316-2900
  • Ownership: Owner
  • Subdivision Name: High Ridge
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Wired for Data, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Suite, Storage
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Living Area: 2664.0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fence
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Available
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Multiple Heating Units
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Timothy Road Elementary
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 072A1 B004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4256.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Thoele Benjamin A
Bought by
Finnan Zach and Finnan Zachary
Seller's Agent
Daniel Taylor
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jack Meyer
Harry Norman Realtors
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$509,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.12%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$389,611
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$113,189

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Reddy Akhil Rasim
Bought by
Thoele Benjamin A and Thoele Jillian Marie
Seller's Agent
Jarrett Martin
Corcoran Classic Living
Buyer's Agent
Michele Bell
Keller Williams Greater Athens
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$282,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-2.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.08%
Original Mortgage
$229,164
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Jul 13, 2016
Sold by
Gregory A
Bought by
Reddy Akhil Rashim and Reddy Tanya
Seller's Agent
Carol Bitner
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Buyer's Agent
Diane Adams
BHHS Georgia Properties (Athen
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$289,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.65%
Original Mortgage
$289,900
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2012
Closed on
Aug 23, 2013
Sold by
Harris Bryan
Bought by
Davis Gregory A and Davis Debra R
Seller's Agent
Heather McElroy
BHHS Georgia Properties (Athen
Buyer's Agent
Katie Throne
Full Circle Real Estate & Development, LLC
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-7.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Harris Bryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1990
Sold by
Lucchese Gregory M and Lucchese Leslie A
Bought by
Marcum Marvin and Marcum Edna N
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Warranty Deed $282,500 --
Warranty Deed $289,900 --
Warranty Deed $258,000 --
Deed $237,900 --
Deed $147,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $229,164 VA
Previous Owner $289,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $257,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,690 FHA
Previous Owner $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $184 / Sq Ft
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2024 06/24/24 For Sale $499,900 +77.0% $188 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $282,500 -2.6% $106 / Sq Ft
05/16/2020 05/16/20 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2020 04/09/20 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Sold $289,900 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Sale $289,900 +12.4% $109 / Sq Ft
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Sold $258,000 -7.5% $93 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2012 09/25/12 For Sale $279,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $5,285 $169,132 $20,000 $149,132
2023 $5,285 $163,127 $20,000 $143,127
2022 $4,457 $139,730 $20,000 $119,730
2021 $3,808 $120,823 $20,000 $100,823
2020 $4,082 $121,134 $20,000 $101,134
2019 $4,256 $125,368 $20,000 $105,368
2018 $4,006 $117,998 $20,000 $97,998
2017 $3,777 $111,262 $20,000 $91,262
2016 $3,191 $103,984 $20,000 $83,984
2015 $3,531 $103,850 $20,000 $83,850
2014 $3,493 $102,590 $20,000 $82,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 974692

CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 072A1-B-004