University Towers in Athens

University Towers
Condos for Sale in Athens, GA

All 205 homes for sale in Athens, GA · median $400,000 · 46 condos for sale in Athens · 59 homes for sale in 30601

Community in Athens · Clarke County · ZIP 30601
Median sale $413K
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As of September 2026, University Towers in Athens, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $413,000, $580 per square foot, a median 8 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+22% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1983. At the median price and Clarke County's 2025 rate of 31.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,130.

University Towers key facts
LocationAthens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30601, 30605
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Amenities listed by sellersNear Public Transport, Near Shopping, None
Sale prices, last 12 months$413,000 median across 3 closed sales · $580 per sq ft · +21.6% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)8 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $473,950 · 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, “University Towers key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/university-towers, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in University Towers: 2 new listings (median asking $473,950). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · University Towers Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$413K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 21.6% vs the prior 12 months
+21.6%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 4 sales in the two windows
$580/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $635 in 2024
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Clarke median: 96.8%
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
8days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Clarke: 15% (63 of 412)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
662sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

University Towers is pricing on a per-square-foot basis rather than a whole-house basis, and that tells you what this is: a compact, high-density product where location and unit size drive value more than lot size or finishes. At a median price of $413,000 against a median price per square foot near $580, the math points to smaller floor plans commanding a premium, almost certainly tied to proximity to the University of Georgia campus and downtown Athens rather than to square footage itself.

The current window shows only three closings, so treat any single data point here as a snapshot, not a trend line. What is consistent is speed: a median of 8 days on market signals that listings are being absorbed quickly once they hit the feed. For a seller, that argues for pricing at or near recent comparable levels and expecting a short marketing period. For a buyer, it means decisions need to be made fast, with financing and inspection logistics lined up before you write an offer, not after.

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

University Towers 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: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($413K) is up 21.6% from the prior 12 months ($340K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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

University Towers market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $413K ($580 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 8 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 22% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30601 (Athens), 102 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $450K ($327/sq ft), up 14.4% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. Right now 19 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 30601 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 10 homes in University Towers that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1973 and 1983 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 640 sq ft and a typical 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. 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.

University Towers sits in Athens, Clarke County, with pricing driven heavily by unit size and campus-area proximity rather than by lot or square footage. Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities, so any building features should be confirmed directly rather than assumed.

Best for

  • Prioritizing proximity to campus and downtown Athens over maximizing square footage.
  • Comfortable moving quickly on an offer, given the typical single-digit days on market.
  • Selling a unit here and wanting a pricing strategy built on current per-square-foot data rather than a whole-home comparison.

Probably not for

  • Needing a large floor plan, since the per-square-foot pricing here reflects a compact-unit market.
  • Wanting confirmed on-site amenities, since none are currently identified from active MLS listings.
  • Preferring a deep, well-established sales history to lean on, given the current window shows only three closings.

Homes For Sale Right Now in University Towers

Live MLS inventory for University Towers. 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 University Towers 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 University Towers Right Now (2)

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

  • 131 Broad Street #301 · $549,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Corcoran Classic Living
  • 131 Broad Street #409 · $398,000 · 1 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Corcoran Classic Living

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).

  • Barrow · Elementary
  • Clarke · Middle
  • Clarke Central · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent University Towers 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 University Towers address.

If we were buying in University Towers 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 University Towers.

Best Buy
Buying a compact, campus-proximate unit where location outweighs total square footage.
Biggest Risk
Only three recent closings means the pricing picture can shift quickly with the next sale or two.
Sweet Spot
A buyer or seller focused on price per square foot rather than total living area.
Avoid If
You need a large floor plan or defined community amenities, since none are currently identified here.

A per-square-foot market

The most telling number in this snapshot is the median price per square foot, near $580, well above what you would expect from a raw price point of $413,000 alone. That combination points to smaller-footprint units where location, not size, is the primary cost driver. Buyers comparing this to a larger single-family home elsewhere in Athens need to reset their expectations around square footage per dollar, not just total price.

With only three closings in the current window, this is a thin data set. That is common in a niche, address-specific building rather than a large subdivision, and it means each closing carries outsized weight in the median. Anyone tracking this community should expect the numbers to move meaningfully with the next handful of sales, and should ask for the most recent comparable closings directly rather than relying solely on the trailing median.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in University Towers. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand2.0/10
Pricing Power10.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.3). Basis: Recent Direction +21.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

A thin-data, fast-moving listing environment like this one rewards preparation over browsing. We track new listings and closings here as they post, so pricing conversations are based on the most current comparables rather than a stale median, and we help you move quickly once the right unit surfaces, which matters when the typical time on market is measured in single-digit days.

University Towers in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a compact, campus-proximate unit where location outweighs total square footage.
Biggest advantageListings here have been moving in about a week, so decisive buyers are not waiting long once a match appears.
Biggest riskOnly three recent closings means the pricing picture can shift quickly with the next sale or two.
Sweet spotA buyer or seller focused on price per square foot rather than total living area.
Avoid ifYou need a large floor plan or defined community amenities, since none are currently identified here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the University Towers Condos for Sale in Athens, GA 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 University Towers Condos for Sale in Athens, GA.
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 University Towers sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 30601 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 University Towers?
The median sale price in University Towers was $413K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in University Towers take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 8 days on market (3 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is University Towers a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, University Towers 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 University Towers?
The best agent for University Towers 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 University Towers.
How do I find a top Athens real estate agent who knows University Towers?
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 University Towers and the wider Athens area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for University Towers?
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Where is University Towers, and what county is it in?
University Towers is in Athens, Clarke County, GA, ZIP codes 30601, 30605.
Prioritizing proximity to campus and downtown Athens over maximizing square footage.Excellent fit
Comfortable moving quickly on an offer, given the typical single-digit days on market.Excellent fit
Selling a unit here and wanting a pricing strategy built on current per-square-foot data rather than a whole-home comparison.Excellent fit
Needing a large floor plan, since the per-square-foot pricing here reflects a compact-unit market.Probably not
Wanting confirmed on-site amenities, since none are currently identified from active MLS listings.Probably not
Preferring a deep, well-established sales history to lean on, given the current window shows only three closings.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 (10 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 University Towers? 3 recorded closings; median 8 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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