655 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606
OFF MARKET

655 Riverhill Dr
Athens, GA 30606

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,668 sqft (on 0.68 acres)

$525,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,066/mo*
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$525,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,066/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,668 sqft
(on 0.68 acres)

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Description

Welcome to 655 Riverhill Drive in Beechwood Hills. This timeless 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home sits on a large natural wooded lot upon the Middle Oconee River. Entering the home you immediately notice the hardwood floors throughout and the open living plan connecting the living and kitchen areas providing great space and natural light coming from the double doors that lead to the large and updated tiered back deck. The large living/dining area has plenty of room for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinets, a built in island open to additional dining/sitting area with a wood burning fireplace making it a perfect spot to relax. Down the hall from the living areas is a shared full bathroom and 4 nice sized bedrooms, with 2 of the bedrooms connected by a shared full bathroom. There is interior/exterior access to the large basement with a cool sliding glass door at the base of the stairs. Currently, part of the basement houses the laundry area, a workshop area with built in shelves (and dutch door) along with plenty of open space that has potential for finishing, while the other side of the basement (estimating around 500 sqft) has HVAC in place, a wood burning fireplace, built in shelving and bar. From the basement there is access to the back patio area and lower tier of the back deck along with a firepit area and trail that leads down to the river. Back upstairs to the newly updated deck that overlooks this naturally wooded and fenced lot. Having the double doors open to the deck is a real treat for enjoying the nicer weather and gives a sense of privacy with all the surrounding trees in the back yard. The lot naturally slopes towards the Middle Oconee River and could be left in its current natural state or has great potential for beautiful landscaping from the house down to the river. These river lots are a rare treat in town and great place to relax with family and friends. Other details include HVAC replaced within the past 3 years, double paned windows throughout, additional storage in the carport, additional off street parking and this also being an original owner home. An interesting and fun bit of history is this home was built for James Jenkins (known to many as Jungle Jim), who pioneered the Wildlife Department at the UGA School of Forestry where he taught for several years. This lot was one of the first builds in Beechwood Hills and was chosen specifically by Dr. Jenkins for the bird watching opportunities and the feeling of living among the trees. Dr. Jenkins was the first graduate student of Dr. Eugene Odom (known as the Father Of Ecology) and also held several patents and was co-inventor of the tranquilizer gun that was instrumental in allowing endangered species such as the southern white rhino to be moved into protected reserves. Much of his invention research and work was done in the basement of 655 Riverhill Dr. Here's your chance to call this place home and have a part of history as a bonus!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 15, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Carport
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 655 Riverhill Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1668 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: OtherAppliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Tile
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Carport,Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1668 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 50

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 123B2 A002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $485,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 28 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: AthensCommunity: Beechwood Hills
School Information
Elementary School: HolstonJr High / Middle School: ClarkeHigh School: Clarke Central

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1668 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.68 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 10229491Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1668Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1668Showing Requirements: Use Showing Time, Vacant

Additional Information

None
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Bought with: David C Sibilsky, (706) 363-0803, Greater Athens Properties
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10229491

Price History for 655 Riverhill Dr

DatePriceEventSource
01/11/2024$458,500Sold
GAMLS #10229491
01/02/2024$485,000PendingGAMLS #10229491
11/30/2023$485,000PriceChange
Hive MLS #1012062
11/08/2023$505,000Listed For SaleHive MLS #1012062
02/05/2020$1,850ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/30/2020$1,850Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/08/2019$1,750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/23/2019$1,750PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/11/2019$1,800Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Athens

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$208
$2MoM
Available listings
551
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,338
Assessment$469,601
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,240/mo
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$465,000
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$522,000
03/16/26
4
2
1,824
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$452,500
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2,149
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$580,000
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2
1,700
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0.29
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$471,000
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4,243
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655 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,668 sqft single-family home built in 1961. This property is not currently available for sale. 655 Riverhill Dr was last sold on Jan 11, 2024 for $458,500 (5% lower than the asking price of $485,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 655 Riverhill Dr is $525,100.