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Just Listed in Lexington Estates

101 East Creek Bend, Athens, GA
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3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS (2 full)
2400 Square Feet
This 2400 ft2, 3BR/2BA all brick ranch is a must-see for anyone who desires a low maintenance home with abundant storage and living space! This home has a great flow for entertaining. The oversized foyer is perfect for greeting guests and decorating for the holidays. The heart of this home is its enormous kitchen. It will be a challenge to fill the cabinets and pantry in this one! A center cooktop island completes this chef’s dream. The breakfast area with its bay window easily accommodates a 6 seat table, and there is also a formal dining room if you need more entertaining space. The home has many updates including a newer roof and water heater. Both bathrooms have been renovated with gorgeous tile; you’ll feel like you’re at a spa retreat every day. All three bedrooms are quite spacious and offer generous closet storage. The living room boasts plenty of natural light, a gas fireplace, and it has French doors that open out to a private deck – perfect for sipping your morning coffee. The home is situated on a large, level 1.3 acre lot. The 2 car garage has a workbench and custom storage cabinets, making it a perfect workshop area or man cave. Even the laundry room is spacious and has additional built-in cabinets and a 2nd pantry. This home is centrally located in East Athens and is zoned for the highly sought after Whit Davis Elementary school. It is just a short drive to the new UGA Vet School, the new WOW park, restaurants, and shopping. The sellers will install buyer’s choice of new flooring (with acceptable offer). Come see this one before its gone!!
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Just Listed in North Oconee!1131 Brookshire Dr

1131 Brookshire Dr, Bogart, GA

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5 BEDROOMS | 4 (3 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS

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Sit by the cozy fireplace of this 4000-SF home only an easy drive to downtown.

Offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, dining room, dramatic living room with built-in bookcases, surround sound, wood floors, master suite with linen closet, whirlpool tub for relaxing nights, separate shower, his-and-her baths, dual sinks, custom storage for large wardrobes, sunny kitchen with work island, breakfast area, walk-in pantry, guest quarters, luxury baths, sun room, TV room, extra kitchen, study, home office, den, wine cellar, home theater for the movie buff, custom blinds, custom drapes, detailed woodwork, sliding glass doors, professional decor, new carpet, chandeliers, skylight, pocket doors, plaster moding, solid wood doors, French doors, security system, new paint, built-in barbeque for backyard burgers, balcony, fenced back yard.

*$2,000 offer only available to purchasers not under contract with a real estate agent. Offer available for the purchase of this home only and valid if shown and bought through the listing agent.

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4 BEDROOMS | 3 (2 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2056 SQUARE FEET

4BR/2.5BA in the highly desirable North Oconee School District. This immaculate four sided brick home has everything you’re looking for at a price you will love! The main floor boasts an open concept living room and kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, a formal dining room, half bath, and foyer all with hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find a spacious owner’s suite with large walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms, and full bath. The home is completed with a rocking chair front porch and a patio with fenced yard in the rear. Come see this one before its gone!

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JUST LISTED in River Station Condominiums

Affordable in-town living with a country feel! The 2BR 2 BA corner unit condo is just minutes away from Loop 10 and the new Epps Bridge shopping centre, and it is just steps away from a large green space that backs up to the Oconee River.

385 Old Epps Bridge Rd Unit 17, Athens, GA

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2 BEDROOMS | 3 (2 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 1224 SQUARE FEET

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Greater Athens Properties Office: 706-424-5741
706-765-7999
License #: 360669

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Property Description

Affordable in-town living with a country feel! The 2BR 2.5 BA corner unit condo is just minutes away from Loop 10 and the new Epps Bridge shopping centre, and it is just steps away from a large green space that backs up to the Oconee River. On the main floor, the entry way opens to a large living room and dining area perfect for relaxing and entertaining guests. The spacious kitchen has room for an island and boasts lots of storage. The kitchen opens to the rear patio area and the green space. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms with generous closets and private tiled baths. One bedroom has a built in window seat with added storage. Laminate floors throughout the living areas and bedrooms! Hurry- this one won’t last!!



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Moving to Canada? We can sell your home!

If your candidate doesn’t win tonight, we can sell your home!

Seriously, Canadian real estate searches are on the rise. People are actively searching to move outside the US in case things don’t go in their favor.

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If you’re curious what your Athens area home is worth, get an instant no-hassle quote here.

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If you’re still willing to give America a chance, even if your candidate doesn’t win, you can search local Athens GA area properties here.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION: 70 S Chaparral Ct, Hull, GA

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION: 70 S Chaparral Ct, Hull, GA

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3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1248 SQUARE FEET

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Office: 706-850-7070
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License #: 360669

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Looking for complete privacy in a subdivision? Your search is over! Located on 2.75 acres, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home has lots of upgrades throughout including a new roof installed in 2015. The kitchen boasts stainless appliances and a breakfast bar. This home has a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. The dining room features sliding doors that open onto the rear deck. The oversized front porch easily fits enough rocking chairs for a crowd.Completely surrounded by woods, its the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. This home qualifies for $0 down payment USDA loans.Come see this one before its gone!



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What you should know about Athens, GA school district zones & your home address

Get information on Athens Clarke County public school district zone maps, registration and transfer requirements, and Clarke County school system stats

Athens – Clarke County Public School District Zones

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Athens- Clarke county has 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 3 high schools. Athens-Clarke County School District has received the following awards:

  • 2015| National Superintendent of the Year
  • 2015| Georgia Superintendent of the Year
  • 2015| NAPDS (National Association of Professional Development Schools) Award for Exemplary Professional Development Schools Achievement
  • 2015| Golden Radish Outstanding District Award for School Nutrition program excellence
  • 2015| Middle Level National Distinguished Principal Over $7 million in scholarships
  • 2014| School Library Journal and Scholastic Finalist for School Librarian of the Year
  • 2014| Lt. Gov.’s #1 Career Academy in Georgia
  • 2013| Georgia Principal of the Year
  • 2013, 2014 and 2015| Best Communities in Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants
  • 2010| Title I Distinguished District
  • Both Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools are annually named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education

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Elementary Schools:

Middle Schools:

High Schools:

  • Cedar Shoals High School
    Principal: DeAnne Varitek| 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive Athens GA 30605
    Phone: (706) 546-5375
  • Clarke Central High School
    Principal: Marie Yuran, Interim| 350 South Milledge Avenue Athens GA 30605
    Phone: (706) 357-5200
  • Classic City High School
    Principal: Dr. David Cole | 440-3 Dearing Extension Athens GA 30606
    Phone: (706) 353-2323

    Athens Clarke County School District Zone Maps and Home Address Search

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Download the Athens Clarke County GA Elementary School District Map

Download the Athens Clarke County GA Middle School District Map

Download the Athens Clarke County GA High School District Map

Download the Athens Clarke County GA School District List by Street Name

Student Registration Requirements for Athens Clarke County Schools

In order to enroll your child in Athens GA public schools, you will need to provide the following documentation:

  • Proof of Residence 
  • Photo ID of Legal Parent/Guardian
  • Child’s Certified Birth Certificate
  • Child’s Social Security Card 
  • Child’s Immunization Record
  • Name and address of last school attended
  • Proof of Guardianship

In order to transfer your child from one Athens Clarke County public school to another Athens Clarke county school you will need to provide:

  • Proof of Residence 
  • Photo ID of Legal Parent/Guardian

You can download the registration forms for each school HERE

If you are searching for homes for sale in Athens Clarke County school district, and have questions about what the zoning is for a specific home, call, text, or email us today. We can also set you up on auto email alerts for homes in a specific Athens GA school district, just let us know which one!

Find local homes with Athens Ga MLS search system

Learn which MLS systems you need to use to search for homes in Athens GA

Find local homes with Athens Ga MLS search system

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Have you heard people use the term MLS when talking about homes for sale in Athens GA, but you aren’t sure what it means? Simply put, MLS stands for multiple listing service. The MLS is a database where real estate agents enter all the information about their listings. Depending on how in depth the listing agent is with their entry, the MLS can provide a lot of details about the property you are considering.

Many other sites get their information feed from the MLS. Any of the large home websites (you know the ones…) use their robots to auto-populate the info into their web pages. Since it is not a real live person entering the info, you will often find mistakes about crucial aspects like availability, pricing, and number of bedrooms.

The best way to avoid misinformation from these “other guys” is to have a real estate agent working directly for you. In the Athens GA area, realtors can set you up on search alerts to receive new listings and price changes instantly (not 24 hours later like the “other guys”). You’ll receive correct home search info too, straight from the Athens GA MLS.

The Athens GA area is actually served by two separate MLS systems : The Classic MLS and the GAMLS. The Classic MLS focuses mainly on Athens GA and Oconee County GA (Watkinsville, GA Bogart, GA, Bishop GA, Farmington GA). The GAMLS covers all the areas between Athens and Atlanta (Madison County GA, Barrow County GA, Jackson County, Banks County, Oglethorpe County GA,  & Oconee County GA just to name a few).

It is important to use an agent who belongs to both MLS systems. Not all Athens GA real estate agents belong to both, and this could cause you to miss out on a listing that was entered into only one system. If you are selling your home, it is essential that you ask what MLS system your home will be entered in. If your agent isn’t listing them in both, you are short changing your pool of potential buyers.

If you’d like to search homes in both the Athens GA classic MLS and the GAMLS, our system covers both. Search HERE.

Let us know if you’d like to be set up on instant  Athens MLS home search alerts. 

Still have questions about how the MLS systems will affect the sale of your Athens GA home? Give us a call, text, or email.

10 Things You Need to Know about Buying a Home in Athens, Georgia

10 Things You Need to Know about Buying a Home in Athens, Georgia

  1. Real estate agent services are free to buyers In Georgia, the seller traditionally agrees to pay all the realtor fees for both agents. Be sure to get your own real estate agent to represent your side of the transaction and ensure your interests are protected. Remember, the listing agent has been hired by the seller.
  2. Pre-qualification is essential A lot of the mortgage calculators online can be misleading, especially if they are factoring in a large down payment. It’s important to discuss your budget with a lender to make sure you are shopping in the right price range. Your mortgage will likely have the property tax and home owners insurance included in escrow. Be sure to ask how much that will be. Beyond your budget, you will want to discuss the types of loans available to you. Both you and the home you chose must qualify for the type of loan you utilize. Your real estate agent can give you guidance on what loans a home qualifies for. Even if you’re certain of your budget and loan type, having a prequalification letter in hand will ensure that when you find your perfect home, you will be able to immediately write an offer to make it yours!
  3. You can eliminate 60% of the homes you love without ever stepping foot inside. A good realtor will ensure the photographs and description of their listing highlight the positives and downplay the negatives. I always encourage my buyers to drive around the neighborhoods and view the exterior before we schedule a showing. Not all yards are ideal for your needs, and not all neighbors keep their yards up the way you’d like to see every day on your drive home.
  4. Parents and friends can steal the joy out of your dream home. Say it isn’t so! You’ve been searching and have finally found the one- the home that you love, and logically you’d like to bring mom and dad or your best friend in to have a look. This always seems like a fantastic idea, and sometimes it truly is. Be prepared, though, for them to not see it in the same light you do. They haven’t seen the other 100 homes you’ve sifted through, and they will likely have unrealistic expectations of what you can afford in the current market. I’ve seen well intentioned loved ones talk the buyer into getting a larger, nicer, and more expensive house than their budget was comfortable with.
  5. You can buy a home with no money down Seriously. $0 down. And I’ve actually had buyers leave the closing table with a check! Ask me how I can make that happen for you.
  6. Stalking is a good thing. Have you ever lived in an apartment and wished you’d done more research before signing the lease? Yeah, we’ve all been there with the noisy neighbors and the midnight barking dogs. Make certain you’re an informed buyer. Drive through the neighborhood at night to check out the noise level. Search Georgia registered sex offenders. Go onto google earth and see what backs up to the property that you’re not seeing from the road. Google the address or the neighborhood name to see if anything pops up in the news or police blotter. Drive through the neighborhood after work or on the weekends and talk to your future neighbors about how they like living there. You won’t regret having that information before you purchase!
  7. Know your utility rates Your mortgage is only part of your monthly housing costs. Ask you realtor to get the utility info and the average costs for the last 12 months.
  8. Choose a local lender Having a lender that you can sit down with in person is essential to your sanity. All the ones I use in the Athens Ga area actually give you their cell phone numbers to be reached until late evening. This becomes important when we need to know what your mortgage payment will be to decide your offer amount (once you find your dream home after 5pm). It’s also important when you need to sign something or have questions about the seemingly endless documents they ask you for. A good local lender will typically attend the closing to make sure no questions go unanswered!
  9. Do a final walk through immediately before closing Seriously, do the final walk through immediately prior to closing. I knew one realtor who had the septic system flood the basement two hours before closing. Things happen, but it’s important to keep your liability to a minimum. It’s always easier to postpone a closing until repairs are complete than to close and try to get the previous owners to come back and fix it.
  10. Choose a realtor who has your best interests in mind Whatever realtor you choose to guide you through your home search, be sure your needs are their focus. If you feel like you’re dealing with a used car salesman, run away! Finding the perfect home for you, that meets your needs and your budget, is the only thing that matters. This is an important purchase, likely the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought, and you owe it to yourself to find an agent you trust.

If you’re searching for homes in the Athens GA area, we’d love to help you. Call,text, or email us us today.