Updated house in the hip and fabulous Forest Heights/Tara Way neighborhood! New features from 2019: ROOF, water heater, washer & dryer, front stoop, exterior paint, vapor barrier, and new shower fixtures. The front door opens to 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. Be close to everything with this great house and location! Check it out today!
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,894
Year Built
Built in 1987
Parking
2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
Traditional Architecture
Masonite
Interior Spaces
2-Story Property
Gas Fireplace
Screened Porch
Crawl Space
Flooring
Wood
Carpet
Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms
Schools
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Clarke Middle School
Clarke Central High School
Utilities
Central Heating and Cooling System
Heating System Uses Gas
Additional Features
Deck
Fenced Yard
Community Details
No Home Owners Association
Forest Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 121A2 A021
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$1,894
Year Built
Built in 1987
Lot Details
0
Parking
2
Listing Details
GarageYN: Yes
Inclusions: Ceiling Fans
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1987
Subdivision Name: Forest Heights
Architectural Style: Traditional
Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Special Features: None
Interior Features
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Gas
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Fireplaces: 1
Stories: 2
Exterior Features
Home Warranty: No
Construction Type: Masonite
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Garage/Parking
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling Y N: Yes
Heating: Central, Gas
HeatingYN: Yes
Water Source: Public
Condo/Co-op/Association
Association: No
Community Features: None
Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke Middle
Lot Info
Fencing: Yard Fenced
Parcel Number: 121A2 A021
ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
Tax Info
Tax Annual Amount: 1894.0
MLS Schools
Elementary School: Oglethorpe Avenue
HighSchool: Clarke Central
Ownership History
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
Dec 2022 - PresentMorehead David Russell and Morehead Christine Lyn2 Years and 7 Months
Private Individual
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
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$256,800
Outstanding Balance
$249,941
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,454
Jun 2020 - Dec 2022Thomas Curtis Ray and Curtis Ray Thomas Liv Tr2 Years and 6 Months
Private Individual
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%
Dec 1991 - Jun 2020Harris Robert B and Harris Sonya G28 Years and 6 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 1991
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Harris Robert B and Harris Sonya G
Feb 1991 - Dec 1991Secretary Of Veterans Affairs10 Months
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This home is located at 259 Tara Way, Athens, GA 30606 and is currently priced at $228,500, approximately $144 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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