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Property Description
Don't miss this 1970s brick ranch with a spacious fenced backyard, paved fire pit area, back porch, and two-car garage. Tucked off a remote corner of Timothy Rd, youll love this convenient to everywhere location! Just minutes to Five Points and Downtown Athens, UGA, Oconee County,GA-10Loop, 441, and anywhere else you may want to go... This will make the perfect resting spot. Inside, picture-framed glass doors bring afternoon light into the family room. The updated kitchen features new cabinets, a barn door pantry, and tile flooring. Site-finished hardwood floors run through the main living areas and bedrooms. Just off the kitchen, a second living room offers a brick fireplace and double doors to the back porch. Down the hall are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary suite with a tiled ensuite bath. With plenty of room to gather inside and out and being offered "AS IS", this home is ready for your personal touches.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Rhodes Dr
General
- Price: $285,000
- Taxes: $3,147 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10853984
- Updated: 9/27/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Den, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Sun Room
- Interior Features: Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Laundry: In Hall
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Off-Street, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
Location
- County: Clarke
- Driving Directions: From Athens Loop 10, take the Timothy Road exit and follow Timothy Road toward Macon Highway. Turn left onto Rhodes Drive. 278 Rhodes Drive will be on the right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Timothy
- Middle School: Clarke
- High School: Clarke Central
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Brick 4 Side, Craftsman, Ranch, Traditional
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: One
- Living Area: 1,527 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,527 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,527 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1970
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size Range: .5
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: Sloped
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,147
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Other
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Greater Athens
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Schools
Schools serving 278 Rhodes Dr
School District:Clarke County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Timothy Elementary School 1900 Timothy Road, Athens, GA 30606 | PK-5 | 3 mi |
Clarke Middle School 1235 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Clarke Central High School 350 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 278 Rhodes Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2026
Listed
$285,000
222.58%
MLS
10/06/2015
Sold
$88,351
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 278 Rhodes Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,090
4%
$99,504
5%
2024
$2,964
5%
$94,864
5%
2023
$2,823
31%
$90,333
41%
2021
$2,157
-10%
$63,999
-15%
2022
$2,400
11%
$75,223
28%
2021
$2,157
10%
$58,750
2%
2019
$1,957
22%
$57,656
22%
2018
$1,608
11%
$47,351
11%
2017
$1,445
20%
$42,564
20%
2016
$1,200
-8%
$35,340
-8%
2015
$1,310
1%
$38,534
1%
2014
$1,298
4%
$38,130
4%
2013
$1,252
—
$36,726
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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278 Rhodes Drive, Athens, GA 30606 (MLS# 10853984) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 278 Rhodes Drive is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on September 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Rhodes Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Athens? You can browse all Athens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

