Olde Lexington Gardens
Homes for Sale in Athens, GA
All 176 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $396,500 · 128 homes for sale in 30605
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Photo courtesy of Paul Cooke · via Georgia MLS
As of October 2026, Olde Lexington Gardens in Athens, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $410,000, $183 per square foot, a median 16 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991–2001; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 679 ft). At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,090.
| Location | Athens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30605 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Park, Security System, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $410,000 median across 4 closed sales · $183 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 16 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $457,500 · 8.0 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Olde Lexington Gardens key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/olde-lexington-gardens, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Olde Lexington Gardens: 1 new listing (median asking $474,900), 2 under contract right now. As of October 12, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Olde Lexington Gardens is trading at a median of $420,000, with price per square foot around $194 — a level that points to homes moving on condition and layout rather than any shared amenity package, since none is identified in current listings. With only five closings in the tracked window, this is a thin-data read: a single high or low sale can shift the median meaningfully, so treat these numbers as a directional signal, not a precise valuation tool.
A five-day median days-on-market is fast by any measure, and combined with the small closing count it suggests demand is outpacing what little inventory surfaces here. For a seller, that argues for pricing close to recent comparable closings and being ready to move — homes are not sitting. For a buyer, it means being pre-approved and decisive before a showing, not after.
Olde Lexington Gardens right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 13, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Olde Lexington Gardens market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $410K ($183 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 17 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
In ZIP 30605 (Athens), 202 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $328K ($200/sq ft), up 6.1% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 58 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 6.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30605 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Olde Lexington Gardens that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1991 and 2001 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 2,353 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Olde Lexington Gardens is a low-inventory pocket of Athens in Clarke County where recent activity has been quick and light on volume, so each sale carries more weight in reading the market than it would in a larger community.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Olde Lexington Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Moving decisively once a listing appears, given how quickly homes have been closing.
- Prioritizing the home's own condition, layout, and lot over community-provided amenities.
- Comparing recent specific sales closely rather than relying on a broad market average.
Probably not for
- Wanting access to shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
- Needing a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.
- Relying solely on the community median to set an offer without checking recent comparable sales.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Olde Lexington Gardens
Live MLS inventory for Olde Lexington Gardens. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 64 daysTop listingActive · 1 daysPending · 5 daysPending · 12 daysActive and pending Olde Lexington Gardens listings as of 2026-10-10, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Olde Lexington Gardens Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Olde Lexington Gardens listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 186 Elderberry Circle · $474,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 26, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty
- 129 Buckeye Branch Drive · $450,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Sep 23, 2026 · listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
- 137 Elderberry Circle · $425,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
- 181 Elderberry Circle · $490,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty
Olde Lexington Gardens on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Clarke County School System
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Clarke County School System posted a 81.9% four-year graduation rate and 11,563 students across 21 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Whit Davis · Elementary
- Hilsman · Middle
- Cedar Shoals · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Olde Lexington Gardens listings and can change; always confirm with the Clarke County School System for a specific address.
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The Olde Lexington Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Olde Lexington Gardens today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Olde Lexington Gardens.
A Thin Market Moving Fast
With just five closings feeding the current snapshot, Olde Lexington Gardens does not offer the kind of statistical depth you'd get in a larger subdivision. The median price of $420,000 and per-square-foot figure near $194 are useful anchors, but they represent a handful of transactions rather than a broad sample — buyers and sellers should lean on recent, specific comparables inside the community rather than the aggregate alone.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which means value here is being driven by the homes themselves — lot, condition, square footage, updates — rather than shared pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation. That's a meaningful distinction for anyone comparing this community to more amenitized subdivisions nearby: the value proposition in Olde Lexington Gardens is the property and its location in Athens, not a package of shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Olde Lexington Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only a handful of recent closings, the difference between a fair offer and an overpay comes down to knowing which of those five sales is actually comparable — condition, lot, and finish level matter more than the median alone. We track those details street by street so pricing conversations start from real comparables, not a thin average.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Olde Lexington Gardens buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Olde Lexington Gardens sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Olde Lexington Gardens
Homes in Olde Lexington Gardens that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 186 Elderberry Circle · off market
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Recent Developments in Olde Lexington Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Olde Lexington Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Planning Commission backs 181-unit apartment project west of downtown Athens
Cardinal Group proposes 181 apartments with 425 bedrooms plus eight townhouses on the block bounded by West Broad, Finley, Reese and Pope streets. The six-story project has 211 parking spaces. The Planning Commission narrowly recommended the C-D rezoning on Oct. 1, and stream permits and historic review are still needed.
What it may mean for the marketWould add rental inventory close to downtown, increasing housing supply and foot traffic west of the core if approved. The project is about 6 miles northwest of Olde Lexington Gardens, elsewhere in Clarke County.
Source: Flagpole - September 2026Infrastructure
SR 316 and Oconee Connector bridge work cuts lanes on the Connector
Archer Western is building two bridges to carry SR 316 over the Oconee Connector, with a separate bridge and ramps for Jimmy Daniell Road. The Connector dropped to one through lane per direction starting Sept. 18, and Jimmy Daniell Road closed Sept. 14 for about six months. Work at the intersections is projected to last at least through the end of 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpect multi-year lane restrictions on a key Athens to Oconee commuter route, followed by a grade-separated interchange. The site is about 8 miles west of Olde Lexington Gardens.
Source: Oconee County Observations
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
10% of homes for sale in ZIP 30605 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-13).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 10, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (8 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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