Olde Lexington Gardens in Athens

Olde Lexington Gardens
Homes for Sale in Athens, GA

All 205 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $400,000 · 106 homes for sale in 30605

Community in Athens · Clarke County · ZIP 30605
Median sale $410K
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Built fromLive Georgia MLS data2 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 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 1993–2001. At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,090.

Olde Lexington Gardens key facts
LocationAthens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30605
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersNone, 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 now2 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 $425,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Olde Lexington Gardens Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$410K
Median sold · 12 mo
$183/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $183 in 2026
98.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
17days
Median DOM · closed
17 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Clarke: 15% (63 of 412)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
2,302sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

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).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 22, 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 8 homes in Olde Lexington Gardens that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1992 and 2001 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 2,313 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-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.

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.

Housing distress & ownership in Olde Lexington Gardens, Athens

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-06 → 2026-09-20)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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 and pending Olde Lexington Gardens listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Olde Lexington Gardens Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Olde Lexington Gardens listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Clarke County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available

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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Olde Lexington Gardens address.

If we were buying in Olde Lexington Gardens today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

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.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Best Buy
Buying a home valued primarily on its own condition and layout rather than on shared community amenities.
Biggest Risk
A small closing count means the reported median can swing with just one or two sales.
Sweet Spot
Working with recent, specific comparables inside the community rather than relying on the aggregate median alone.
Avoid If
Needing a shared amenity package as part of the purchase decision, since none is currently identified here.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Olde Lexington Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a home valued primarily on its own condition and layout rather than on shared community amenities.
Biggest advantageA five-day median days-on-market signals homes here are moving quickly once listed.
Biggest riskA small closing count means the reported median can swing with just one or two sales.
Sweet spotWorking with recent, specific comparables inside the community rather than relying on the aggregate median alone.
Avoid ifNeeding a shared amenity package as part of the purchase decision, since none is currently identified here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Olde Lexington Gardens homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Olde Lexington Gardens.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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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How much local inventory is already under contract

14% 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 (2026-09-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Olde Lexington Gardens?
The median sale price in Olde Lexington Gardens was $410K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Olde Lexington Gardens take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 17 days on market (4 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Olde Lexington Gardens a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Olde Lexington Gardens leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Olde Lexington Gardens?
The best agent for Olde Lexington Gardens is one who actively works Athens and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Olde Lexington Gardens.
How do I find a top Athens real estate agent who knows Olde Lexington Gardens?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Olde Lexington Gardens and the wider Athens area.
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Where is Olde Lexington Gardens, and what county is it in?
Olde Lexington Gardens is in Athens, Clarke County, GA, ZIP 30605.
Moving decisively once a listing appears, given how quickly homes have been closing.Excellent fit
Prioritizing the home's own condition, layout, and lot over community-provided amenities.Excellent fit
Comparing recent specific sales closely rather than relying on a broad market average.Excellent fit
Wanting access to shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.Probably not
Needing a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.Probably not
Relying solely on the community median to set an offer without checking recent comparable sales.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-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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Thinking of selling in Olde Lexington Gardens? 4 recorded closings; median 16 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Clarke County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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