
Status: Active
515 Forest Heights Dr
Athens, GA 30606
8% Drop
$475,000
$435,000
------/mo*
CalculateCharming Athens Home with a Thriving Food Forest! Welcome to 515 Forest Heights Drive - a one-of-a-kind gem nestled in one of Athens' most desirable neighborhoods. This inviting home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. Set on a lush, well-maintained lot, the front yard features a fully established food forest-an edible landscape designed for low-maintenance abundance. Imagine stepping outside your front door to harvest fresh fruits, berries, herbs, and greens throughout the seasons! Inside, the main floor is open combining the fully remodeled kitchen and a warm light filled living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen features solid quartzite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and custom handmade solid maple cabinets. You can access the backyard through a sliding glass door from either the screened in porch or the adjoining open deck. On the upper level you will find three bedrooms, including the primary suite with its own bathroom, as well as a shared full bath. The lower level features a guest suite with fireplace and full bath that has its own separate walk out and driveway. The laundry room is also located on that level with access to the enclosed garage with a newer roll up door. The home is full of charming touches throughout, including a wood burning stove on the main floor. The crawlspace has been encapsulated and the insulation has been redone making the home more energy efficient. The spacious backyard, mature trees, and quiet corner lot offer privacy and a serene connection to nature- while also giving you the rare blend of urban convenience as it is just minutes from downtown Athens, UGA, and local shops and restaurants. Whether you're a gardener, a foodie, or simply looking for a peaceful sanctuary, this home offers a truly special lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a living landscape and a beautiful home in the heart of Athens!
Read more- Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- House Size
- 2,022 sqft
- Year Built
- 1962
- Lot Size
- 0.5 ac
Location
Market Insights
In the last 30 days, homes for sale in 30606, Athens, GA were on the market for a median of 40 days and 3.7% of homes sold above list price.

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Get StartedInterior Information
- appliances
- Range
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Washer
- basement
- None
- cooling
- Central Air
- features
- In-law Floorplan
- High Speed Internet
- flooring
- Hardwood
- Laminate
- Tile
- heating
- Central
- Heat Pump
- laundry features
- Laundry Room
- In Garage
Exterior Information
- roof
- Composition
Property Information
- architectural style
- Brick 4 Side
- community
- None
- construction
- Brick
- lot
- Corner Lot
- Level
- parking
- Carport
- Garage
- Off Street
- security features
- Security System
- sewer
- Public Sewer
- subdivision name
- Forest Heights
- utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- water source
- Public

- Listed By Danielle Gillmer
- DanielleGillmer@gmail.com
- (706) 410-1941
- Cozart Realty
- (706) 410-1941
- joe@teamcozart.com
- MLS 10517170
Tax History
Date | Property Tax | Land | Additions | Tax Assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $4,040 (+23.5%) | $45,000 | $329,088 | $374,088 (+7.9%) |
2023 | $3,270 (-11.9%) | $35,000 | $311,561 | $346,561 (+19.1%) |
2022 | $3,712 (0%) | $35,000 | $255,945 | $290,945 (+14.7%) |
2021 | $3,712 | $35,000 | $218,631 | $253,631 |
Tax data provied by Attom
Monthly Payments Calculator
Estimated Monthly Cost
$2,829
30 year fixed·6.9% interest rate
- Principal & Interest
- $2,292
- Property Taxes
- $337
- Home Insurance
- $200
- HOA Fees
- $0
*All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.