NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Tara Way Athens, GA 30606

Forest Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $370,000 - $406,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2022

Last sale price $321,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,404/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of December 2022

Located on the Westside of Athens in fabulous Forest Heights/Tara Way neighborhood! The front door opens to foyer with the living room on the left featuring a gas fireplace and lots of light, and the inviting dining room is to the right. The kitchen is between the two rooms, creating a good flow to the house. The kitchen is a roomy galley style kitchen with a pop of blue creating a stylish look. The breakfast area leads to a screened porch for outside fun entertaining. Beyond the kitchen is a converted garage space turned into a bonus room which connects to the additional 2 car garage. The sizable low maintenance back yard is fenced. All bedrooms are upstairs. The master bedroom with en suite is to the right of the stairs with the other 2 beds and bath to the left. Recent features: roof,gutters, downspouts, gutter guards, tankless gas water heater, front stoop, paint, vapor barrier, dehumidifer in crawl and shower fixtures. Be close to Normal Town, Hospital, Medical School and Downtown with this great house and location! Check it out today!

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,029

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-25

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • <<convectionOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 121A2-A-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,029

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans,Security System
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Master Plan Zoning: RS-25
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Acres: 0.5552
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.5552
  • Parcel Number: 121A2-A-021
  • Topography: Sloping
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3029.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
  • HighSchool: Clarke Central

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2022
Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Thomas Curtis Ray
Bought by
Morehead David Russell and Morehead Christine Lyn
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$321,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-1.2%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$384,395

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,395
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$256,800
Outstanding Balance
$249,941
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,454

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2020
Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Harris Sonya G
Bought by
Thomas Curtis Ray and Curtis Ray Thomas Liv Tr
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$228,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-8.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1991
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Harris Robert B and Harris Sonya G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1991
Sold by
Real Estate Financing Inc
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Morehead David Russell $321,000 --
Thomas Curtis Ray $228,500 --
Harris Robert B -- --
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs -- --
Real Estate Financing Inc $63,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morehead David Russell $256,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Sold $321,000 -1.2% $203 / Sq Ft
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2022 11/04/22 For Sale $324,900 +42.2% $205 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $228,500 -8.6% $144 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2020 04/10/20 For Sale $249,900 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

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 $3,368 $138,716 $18,000 $120,716
2023 $3,368 $129,361 $14,000 $115,361
2022 $2,862 $113,818 $14,000 $99,818
2021 $3,029 $89,893 $14,000 $75,893
2020 $2,411 $71,542 $14,000 $57,542
2019 $1,894 $65,794 $12,000 $53,794
2018 $1,772 $62,184 $11,200 $50,984
2017 $1,565 $56,093 $11,200 $44,893
2016 $1,463 $53,088 $9,600 $43,488
2015 $1,394 $50,979 $9,600 $41,379
2014 $1,412 $51,439 $9,600 $41,839
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: CM1003334

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: 121A2-A-021

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30606 Forest Heights

259 Tara Way, Athens, GA

This home is located at 259 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606 since 04 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $384,395, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 259 Tara Way is a home located in Clarke County with nearby schools including Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, and Clarke Central High School.

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