497 Rutherford Street, Athens, GA 30606

$2,200,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
4,931  sqft
Built in 2013

Sitting atop a stunning corner lot nestled in Five Points this custom-built, exquisite home offers a unique blend of luxury and functionality! The exterior boasts commercial-grade stucco, custom stonework, and cedar accents. With a remarkable HERS rating of 50, spray foam insulation, two water heaters-including a tankless one for the owners suite, whole house audio, reverse osmosis water filtration at the kitchen sink, and an ERV system for fresh air intake, this home is both comfortable and energy efficient offering a lower carbon footprint. Step inside to a stunning open floorplan with soaring ceilings and loads of natural light highlighting every sleek detail including luxurious 5" oak flooring and custom millwork throughout. The Great Room offers built-ins and a gas fireplace, the chefs kitchen features professional grade Electrolux appliances, a spacious island, and beautiful slider doors that open from the kitchen and Dining Room to a large, covered patio. The owners suite is located on the main floor with a beautiful spa-like bathroom. A striking custom live-edge counter made by Oneta Woodworks adorns the Powder Room. Youll love the fantastic mudroom just off the oversized 2-car garage, complete with cabinetry and seating. Upstairs, discover 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile playroom. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a large, covered patio featuring a gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and plenty of space for hanging out, all overlooking a private, fully fenced backyard offering ample opportunity for a custom swimming pool. The basement rounds out this beautifully designed home with a 5th bedroom, 4th full bathroom, exercise room, media room with dry bar, and a flexible office area, along with ample mechanical/storage space. Designed by Architect Lori Bork Newcomer and built by J.W. York Homes, youll be pleased with the details at every turn of this exceptional home. This is an easy stroll to the University of Georgia, parks, fantastic restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. Zoned for Barrow Elementary.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Other, Split Foyer, Entrance Foyer
Appliances:
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry:
Mud Room, Laundry Closet
Basement:
Finished Bath, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
A/C:
true, Dual, Heat Pump
Heating:
true, Central, Dual, Heat Pump
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Outside, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Eco/Green Feature:
Appliances, Insulation, Windows, Low-Flow Fixtures

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System
Style:
Contemporary
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Other
Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
General:
Stone, Stucco, Two

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
Georgia MLS 2
County:
Clarke

Lot

Zoning:
124B2 G010A
Fencing:
Fenced

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Georgia MLS 2

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS Georgia Properties, Heather J. McElroy

About Athens, GA

Housing

Number of Units
51,934
Median Home Value
$222,972
Median Rent
$766

60.98% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.24%
Public Transportation
2.75%
Walk to Work
4.16%
Work from Home
27.40%
Other
0.43%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
127,498
Median Age
32.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
18.88%
Associate’s Degree
7.32%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.65%
Graduate Degree
23.06%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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