NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Tara Way Athens, GA 30606

Forest Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $359,000 - $398,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,815 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2022

Last sale price $321,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,369/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Covered patio or 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!

Last Listed By

Daniel Taylor

EXP Realty LLC License #362097 Listed on: 11/04/2022

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,029

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned RS-25

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,815 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

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

  • Attribution Contact: 888-959-9461
  • Directions: From Oglethrope Ave. Take a right on Forest Heights Ave. Take a right onto Tara Way. House is 259 Tara Way.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5552
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Stove, Warming Drawer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Entrance Foyer, Programmable Thermostat
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Vinyl, Wood
  • Living Area: 1815.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Other, See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Electric, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gutter(s)
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-25
  • Parcel #: 121A2-A-021
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3029.39

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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
Seller's Agent
Daniel Taylor
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Terri Davis
Keller Williams Greater Athens
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$321,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-1.2%
Total Days on Market
18
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$376,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.63%
Original Mortgage
$256,800
Outstanding Balance
$250,727
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,479

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
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farr White
Nabo Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Taylor
EXP Realty LLC
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

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% $177 / Sq Ft
11/23/2022 11/23/22 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2022 11/04/22 For Sale $324,900 +42.2% $179 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $228,500 -8.6% $126 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2020 04/10/20 For Sale $249,900 -- $138 / 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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Daniel Taylor

    EXP Realty LLC

    (706) 340-2580

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Daniel Taylor
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Terri Davis

    Keller Williams Greater Athens

    (706) 614-7651

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Terri Davis
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Farr White

    Nabo Realty, LLC

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Map

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

MLS Number: 1003334

CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 121A2-A-021

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30606 Forest Heights

259 Tara Way, Athens, GA

Homes for Sale in Athens, GA

This home is located at 259 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606 since 04 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $376,628, approximately $207 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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