Wellington Ridge in Athens

Wellington Ridge
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
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As of September 2026, Wellington Ridge in Athens, GA has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1975–1990.

Wellington Ridge key facts
LocationAthens, Clarke County, GA · ZIP 30605, 30606
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 80%, single-family 20%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Near Public Transport, Near Shopping, None, Walk To Schools
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $240,000 · 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, “Wellington Ridge key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/wellington-ridge, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Wellington Ridge: 2 new listings (median asking $240,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Wellington Ridge Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Clarke: 15% (63 of 412)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Wellington Ridge is trading with a median price of $233,500 against a median of $240.23 per square foot, and the math there is worth sitting with: on a smaller or more modestly sized home, price per square foot pushes the total number up quickly, so condition and layout are doing more work here than lot size or curb appeal alone.

A 12-day median days on market says pricing is being met with a fast response when a listing is positioned correctly. With only three closings in this window, treat any single data point as a signal rather than a settled trend, and lean on a comparable-by-comparable read rather than the averages alone.

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

Wellington Ridge 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, 2 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

Wellington Ridge sits in Athens within Clarke County, with pricing and pace here reflecting a compact, fast-turning slice of the local market rather than a broad, deep inventory pool.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Wellington Ridge that have changed hands since 2025, built between 1975 and 1975 (median 1975), with a median living area of about 972 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-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.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buying based on the home itself rather than a shared amenity package.
  • Moving quickly once a well-priced, well-conditioned listing appears.
  • Comparing price per square foot closely against condition and layout before offering.

Probably not for

  • Expecting community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation.
  • Wanting a large pool of active listings to compare before deciding.
  • Relying heavily on historical trend data given the limited recent closings.

The market around Wellington Ridge

Wellington Ridge is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 30605, 124 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Athens.

Across Clarke County, 349 homes are active and 63 pending (15% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wellington Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Wellington Ridge, 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 5 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 Wellington Ridge

Live MLS inventory for Wellington Ridge. 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 Wellington Ridge listings as of 2026-09-20, 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 Wellington Ridge Right Now (2)

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

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).

  • Other · Elementary
  • Clarke · Middle
  • Clarke Central · High

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

If we were buying in Wellington Ridge 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 Wellington Ridge.

Best Buy
Buying a home where price is driven by size and condition rather than shared amenities.
Biggest Risk
A thin sales sample means the median can shift quickly as new closings come in.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable moving decisively once they identify a property that fits.
Avoid If
Needing on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.

What the numbers are actually saying

With a median price of $233,500 and a per-square-foot median just over $240, this is a market where the price tag is largely a function of size and condition rather than a fixed community premium. There is no amenity package showing up in current MLS listings, so buyers should not expect the price to be carrying the cost of shared recreational infrastructure — this is priced as housing stock, plain and simple.

A median of 12 days on market is brisk. Combined with a closings window of just three sales, it points to a market that is thin but active: when something is priced right, it moves before it sits long enough to build negotiating leverage for a buyer. Sellers should not assume that pace holds at every price point, and buyers should be ready to move on inspection and offer terms once a home is under consideration.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only a handful of closings to reference, pricing a home or evaluating an offer in Wellington Ridge takes a broker willing to dig into individual comparables rather than lean on a thin average. We track each new listing and closing here as it happens, so pricing conversations are based on current activity, not a stale snapshot.

Wellington Ridge in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a home where price is driven by size and condition rather than shared amenities.
Biggest advantageA fast-moving segment where well-priced listings do not sit long.
Biggest riskA thin sales sample means the median can shift quickly as new closings come in.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable moving decisively once they identify a property that fits.
Avoid ifNeeding on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Wellington Ridge 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 Wellington Ridge.
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 Wellington Ridge sales matched to your home.

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

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30606 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

Is Wellington Ridge a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Wellington Ridge 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 Wellington Ridge?
The best agent for Wellington Ridge 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 Wellington Ridge.
How do I find a top Athens real estate agent who knows Wellington Ridge?
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 Wellington Ridge and the wider Athens area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Wellington Ridge?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Wellington Ridge purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Wellington Ridge, and what county is it in?
Wellington Ridge is in Athens, Clarke County, GA, ZIP codes 30605, 30606.
Buying based on the home itself rather than a shared amenity package.Excellent fit
Moving quickly once a well-priced, well-conditioned listing appears.Excellent fit
Comparing price per square foot closely against condition and layout before offering.Excellent fit
Expecting community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation.Probably not
Wanting a large pool of active listings to compare before deciding.Probably not
Relying heavily on historical trend data given the limited recent closings.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026)
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2025 (5 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 Wellington Ridge? 2 recorded closings (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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