285 N Rocksprings Street, Athens, GA, 30606
About This Home
Charming downtown Athens home with investment potential! Welcome to 285 N Rocksprings St, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath property offering 1,026 square feet in one of the most sought-after locations in Athens. Just minutes from the University of Georgia and St. Mary's Hospital, this home is ideal for investors, student housing, or those looking for a primary residence close to everything. Inside, you will find original hardwood floors, two spacious bedrooms, and an updated bathroom. The layout offers functional living space with plenty of natural light and the opportunity to add value with your own updates and improvements. Outside, enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining, along with a single-car driveway providing convenient off-street parking. Located near downtown Athens, you are just minutes from top-rated restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and local entertainment. With strong rental potential and unbeatable proximity to UGA, this property offers a rare opportunity to own in a high-demand Athens location with room to make it your own.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Concrete
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Hall
Basement
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Finished area above ground: 1,026
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,026 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 122B3E017
- Zoning: RM-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio,Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: City Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street,Parking Available
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $160 | $1,920 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $1,695 | $20,340 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2026-04-20 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
| 2025-12-16 | Price change | $1,500 |
| 2025-09-18 | Price change | $1,550 |
| 2025-07-03 | Listed for rent | $1,650 |
| 2025-07-02 | Listing removed | $1,650 |
| 2025-06-20 | Listed for rent | $1,650 |
| 2024-09-30 | Listing removed | $259,900 |
| 2024-05-08 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
| 2023-06-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-05-15 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
| 2022-06-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-02-16 | Listing removed | $218,800 |
| 2021-07-28 | Listed for sale | $218,800 |
| 2020-02-04 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
| 2020-01-31 | Price change | $1,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | Price change | $1,100 |
| 2019-11-04 | Price change | $1,150 |
| 2019-10-21 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
| 2007-11-09 | Sold | $62,500 |
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