Rivercrest Commons
Homes for Sale in Athens, GA
All 205 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $400,000 · 106 homes for sale in 30605
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Photo courtesy of Sayward Johnson · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $310,500, $176 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2023. At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,860.
| Location | Athens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30605 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, None |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $310,500 median across 4 closed sales · $176 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 39 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
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, “Rivercrest Commons key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rivercrest-commons, data as of September 20, 2026.
Rivercrest Commons is trading with a median price of $310,500 and a median price per square foot of $176.16 — figures built from a narrow closings window, so treat them as a directional read rather than a settled market line. With only four closings behind this snapshot, one unusual sale (a full renovation, a distressed sale, a larger or smaller floor plan) can move the median more than it would in a deeper market.
A median days-on-market figure of 39 suggests these homes are not moving instantly, but they are not sitting stagnant either — it reads as a normal, unhurried absorption pace. For a seller, that argues for pricing to the comp rather than testing the market. For a buyer, it means there is room to negotiate on terms or timeline without needing to chase a listing the day it hits the feed.
The 60-Second Overview
Rivercrest Commons market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $310K ($176 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 39 days on market for closed sales.
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 Rivercrest Commons that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2004 and 2025 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,008 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout. 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.
Rivercrest Commons sits in Athens, within Clarke County, an area whose GAMLS-covered market has posted a limited but usable closings record as of September 2026. Current MLS listings show no confirmed community amenities, so any recreational features should be verified directly rather than assumed.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Rivercrest Commons is best for.
Best for
- Buying in Athens with flexibility on timeline, since the moderate days-on-market pace does not demand an immediate offer.
- Comfortable doing independent diligence on comparable sales given the thin closings record behind the current median.
- Looking for a Clarke County option priced near the $310,500 median rather than searching for a premium or discount outlier.
Probably not for
- Requiring confirmed on-site community amenities, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
- Needing a deep, well-established sales history before committing to a price.
- Expecting to lean on a single median figure without pulling and reviewing individual comparable listings.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Rivercrest Commons
Live MLS inventory for Rivercrest Commons. 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 Rivercrest Commons listings as of 2026-09-21, 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 Rivercrest Commons Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Rivercrest Commons listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 165 Meredith Ridge Road · $340,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 2, 2026 · listed by BHHS Georgia Properties
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Schools
- 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).
- Barnett Shoals · Elementary
- Hilsman · Middle
- Cedar Shoals · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rivercrest Commons listings and can change; always confirm with the Clarke County School System for a specific address.
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The Rivercrest Commons buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rivercrest Commons 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Rivercrest Commons.
What the numbers can and can't tell you
At $176.16 per square foot, per-foot pricing here sits in a moderate range without extreme spread signaled in the data — but with only four closings feeding the count, buyers should pull actual comparable listings rather than lean on the median alone. A single larger or smaller home, or one sold in different condition, shifts the average meaningfully when the sample is this small.
The 39-day median days-on-market points to a market that is neither a bidding-war environment nor a stalled one. Listings priced in line with recent closings appear to find buyers within a normal window; those priced aggressively above it may sit longer, since a thin closings record gives buyers less pressure to move fast on any single listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rivercrest Commons. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with a limited closings sample like Rivercrest Commons, the median price and per-square-foot figures only tell part of the story — we pull the underlying comparable sales, verify condition and square footage against the listing data, and price or negotiate against that fuller picture rather than the headline number alone.
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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 Rivercrest Commons 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 Rivercrest Commons sales matched to your home.
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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).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 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 (12 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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