The town of Athens is slowly but surely filling in its empty spaces. The old, columned homes that help give Athens its charm are now sitting in between brand new “look-alikes.” Everywhere you look, new homes stare starkly out from in between the old, original denizens of our city. While the benefits and drawbacks to urban infill housing may be argued, the fact remains, prices are high. Even in these hairy economic times, housing in the Classic City remains stuck at a slightly more than affordable level, that is, for the average Bohemian-Rockstar Athenian. If you are searching for a deal, and by that I mean, a home with room to stretch out, a nice big yard and a pricetag that doesn't make your eyes pop, there are fewer and fewer places to look. That is where this week’s House Hunt steps in to rescue you from paying too much, and shows you just how easy it is to afford the good life, inside the perimeter.
Forest Heights is a subdivision bordered by Oglethorpe Ave and the Oconee River. It is a short distance to schools, shopping and restaurants and gives you quick access to the Athens Loop 10 bypass.
The following houses in Forest Heights are for sale:
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215 Pine Forest Dr.
Angie Johnson (706) 247-5225
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$154,900
This house has over 2100 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, a large family room, new kitchen with granite countertops and sits on a ¾ acre lot. Perhaps the best features of this home are its porches, two spanning the front of the house and a deck in back. Conservatively priced at $154,900.
275 Pine Forest Dr.
Prudential Blanton Properties (706) 613-6040
$146,900
This cozy, all-brick ranch has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a carport and large yard which is fenced in the back. The family room is a particularly nice feature, with a large fireplace, stone hearth, built-in bookshelves and picture window. It measures in at 1,867 square feet.
230 Pine Forest Dr.
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706)543-4000
$171,500
This home has many great features, such as hardwood floors, a beautifully landscaped lawn, screened porch, new kitchen, updated bathrooms, carport and fresh paint on the exterior. It has 2,279 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms.
375 Valleybrook Dr.
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706)543-4000
$99,900
This is a very clean and well-maintained all-brick ranch at a steal of a price. It has been on the market for quite some time despite its low price. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a carport.
