NOT LISTED FOR SALE

697 Barber St Athens, GA 30601

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $346,000 - $389,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,328 Sq Ft
$273/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 5, 2025

Last sale price $350,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,342 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Screened Porch
  • Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

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- cafes, 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Edwards

Corcoran Classic Living License #442115 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Clark

BHHS Georgia Properties License #290559

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,019

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,328 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Burks Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • New Town Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,019

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .21
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1328
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1328
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1328
  • Interior Amenities: Master On Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Solid Surface Counters

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Walk To Public Transit, Walk To Schools

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Burks
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle School: Clarke

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melinda Edwards
Corcoran Classic Living
Buyer's Agent
Chad Clark
BHHS Georgia Properties
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
7.73%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$362,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
0.0622%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,850
Interest Rate
0.0404%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,400
Interest Rate
0.0408%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1991
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$350,000 --
$275,000 --
$166,500 --
$80,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,000
Previous Owner $149,850
Previous Owner $76,400
Previous Owner $28,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $264 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $324,900 -- $245 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,204 $135,394 $25,000 $110,394
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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melinda Edwards

    Corcoran Classic Living

    (706) 202-1642

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Melinda Edwards
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  • Chad Clark

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chad Clark

    BHHS Georgia Properties

    (706) 248-7481

    1 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Chad Clark
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10633452

Georgia MLS

APN: 114B-003

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30601 Newtown

697 Barber St, Athens, GA

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