NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,156,000 - $1,675,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,394 Sq Ft
$422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2015

Last sale price $800,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,518/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of July 2015

215 West Rutherford Street- One of Athens most highly regarded private residences- built by and home of Hubert Owens, founder of UGA's landscape architecture program. House and grounds are on the National Register of Historic Places. Grand, gracious, private, and livable. An oasis like no other within walking distance to 5 points and UGA. The park like grounds and architecture of the house represent tasteful distinction at its finest. Owner/Agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Corbett Chandler

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #175217 Listed on: 05/13/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

No Sales Agent

Non-Mls Company License #0

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 3,394 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Barrow Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Community Details

  • Fivepoints Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,191

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Financing Type: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Finished Area2: 3394
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3394
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3394
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Other, Tile Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Main Level: 4

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Greene Daniel
Bought by
Gillis James Lester and Gillis Lucy Allen
Total Days on Market
53
Current Estimated Value
$1,432,445

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2015
Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Bryant Lynn Hawley
Bought by
Gillis James Lester and Gillis Lucy Allen
Seller's Agent
Corbett Chandler
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Buyer's Agent
No Sales Agent
Non-Mls Company
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-15.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Bryant Lynn H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2003
Sold by
Hall William J and Joan Kelly Ha
Bought by
Bryant Lynn H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1999
Sold by
Henderson Stanley H As Trustee
Bought by
Hall William J and Joan Kelly Hall

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Henderson Stanley H As Trustee
Bought by
Henderson Stanley H As Trustee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1993
Sold by
Henderson Martha D
Bought by
Henderson Martha D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1991
Sold by
Henderson Martha D and Henderson Stanley H
Bought by
Henderson Martha D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1989
Sold by
Owens Hubert B
Bought by
Owens Hubert Bond and Owen Sarah H
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gillis James Lester $30,000 --
Gillis James Lester $800,000 --
Bryant Lynn H -- --
Bryant Lynn H -- --
Bryant Lynn H $470,000 --
Hall William J $420,000 --
Henderson Stanley H As Trustee -- --
Henderson Martha D -- --
Henderson Martha D -- --
Henderson Martha D $208,000 --
Owens Hubert Bond -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gillis James L $385,500
Previous Owner Gillis James Lester $125,000
Previous Owner Gillis James Lester $417,000
Previous Owner Bryant Lynn H $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $800,000 -15.8% $236 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2015 05/13/15 For Sale $950,000 -- $280 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $18,191 $598,077 $46,000 $552,077
2023 $18,191 $542,383 $46,000 $496,383
2022 $14,718 $471,382 $46,000 $425,382
2021 $12,619 $384,452 $46,000 $338,452
2020 $12,530 $381,797 $46,000 $335,797
2019 $10,888 $330,698 $46,000 $284,698
2018 $9,834 $299,673 $46,000 $253,673
2017 $7,771 $274,123 $46,000 $228,123
2016 $6,576 $257,698 $46,000 $211,698
2015 $6,381 $203,360 $46,000 $157,360
2014 $6,576 $194,494 $39,100 $155,394
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 7453063

Georgia MLS

APN: 173A1-G-004