$220,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2020

8635 Jefferson River Rd Athens, GA 30607

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,920 Sq Ft
4.94 Acres

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of July 2025

Athens address just inside Jackson county only 3.5 miles down Jefferson River Rd amongst horse farms and estates. Minutes from Athens loop and downtown. Very private 4.9 acres with creek and huge hardwoods and a beautiful magnolia tree. Storage building. Fenced area. Updated cottage is ready to move in. Rear deck has retractable awning for shade or sun. Sitting balcony off master and rear bedrooms. Large family room with 2 sitting areas. Wood look laminate and engineered hardwood flooring throughout. New tile and granite look counter tops in large kitchen with island. All kitchen appliances included. Brick fireplace with wood stove insert. Updated bathrooms. Large and bright breakfast/dining area off of kitchen. Large mudroom and laundry room. Large master has built in shelving. USDA RD website states this home is eligible for USDA RD 100% financing. Jackson County qpublic tax map flood plain overlay currently shows property and home is in a flood plain. The seller is looking into having a licensed surveyor complete a flood certification survey to determine the accuracy of the current flood plain map. It appears that the home may be at a higher elevation than the creek's flood plain, which can be determined with a survey.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • South Jackson Elementary School
  • East Jackson Co. Middle School
  • E. Jackson Co. Comprehensive High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030 006B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,211

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1920.0
  • Reso Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Acres: 4.94
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: East Jackson Co. Middle School

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Lot Size Area: 4.94
  • Parcel Number: 030 006B
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1211.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: South Jackson
  • HighSchool: E. Jackson Co. Comprehensive

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2020
Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
Sold by
Borca Calin N
Bought by
Coleman Leah and Coleman Jared
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.26%
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Outstanding Balance
$176,994
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,931

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2017
Closed on
Oct 4, 2017
Sold by
Ellis Jerry J
Bought by
Borca Calin N
List Price
$135,700
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,700
-5.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2000
Sold by
Ellis Jerry J
Bought by
Ellis Jerry J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $220,000 --
Limited Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $79,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $198,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $365,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2025 05/18/25 For Sale $365,000 +65.9% $190 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Sold $220,000 -2.2% $115 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 For Sale $225,000 +75.8% $117 / Sq Ft
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Sold $128,000 -5.7% $67 / Sq Ft
09/04/2017 09/04/17 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $135,700 -- $71 / 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 $2,048 $82,528 $7,320 $75,208
2023 $2,048 $72,508 $7,320 $65,188
2022 $1,497 $53,668 $2,720 $50,948
2021 $1,508 $53,668 $2,720 $50,948
2020 $1,193 $37,308 $2,720 $34,588
2019 $1,211 $37,308 $2,720 $34,588
2018 $1,175 $35,684 $2,720 $32,964
2017 $1,071 $32,268 $2,612 $29,656
2016 $1,077 $32,268 $2,612 $29,656
2015 $1,082 $32,268 $2,612 $29,656
2014 $930 $27,519 $2,612 $24,907
2013 -- $26,066 $2,612 $23,454
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: CM976591

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: 030-006B