697 Barber St Athens, GA 30601
Newtown NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,039/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- No HOA
- Fenced Yard
- Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Rated A-
- Screened Porch
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Adorable 3br/2ba bungalow for sale in Newtown, just one mile from downtown Athens. Featuring new flooring, tile bathrooms, metal roof, and laundry room, this property combines comfort and convenience. Front and back porches overlook a large private back yard. You'll be next to tons of great spots- cafés, restaurants, bars, a bookstore, a gym, and more. With its prime location and move-in-ready updates, this is an opportunity to own a home in one of Athens’ most walkable, desirable neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
Melinda Edwards
Corcoran Classic Living License #442115 Listed on: 10/29/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,019
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,328 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Screened Porch
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Chase Street Elementary School
- Clarke Middle School
- Clarke Central High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Underground Utilities
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- New Town Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 114B 003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,204 | $128,620 | $25,000 | $103,620 |
| 2023 | $2,531 | $115,988 | $25,000 | $90,988 |
| 2022 | $3,063 | $106,005 | $25,000 | $81,005 |
| 2021 | $2,539 | $85,338 | $25,000 | $60,338 |
| 2020 | $2,032 | $70,300 | $22,500 | $47,800 |
| 2019 | $1,922 | $67,996 | $20,000 | $47,996 |
| 2018 | $2,907 | $85,614 | $20,400 | $65,214 |
| 2017 | $1,086 | $40,554 | $17,680 | $22,874 |
| 2016 | $1,308 | $38,523 | $17,680 | $20,843 |
| 2015 | $981 | $38,830 | $17,680 | $21,150 |
| 2014 | $1,343 | $39,444 | $17,680 | $21,764 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 10/29/25 | For Sale | $324,900 | +95.1% | $245 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/15/2018 02/15/18 | Sold | $166,500 | -36.0% | $134 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/16/2018 01/16/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/20/2017 07/20/17 | For Sale | $259,990 | -- | $209 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $275,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $166,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $80,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $149,850 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $76,400 | New Conventional |
Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)
MLS Number: CL342287
APN: 114B-003
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