Madison County Farm - Restored 1917 Farmhouse with Barn and Spring-Fed Pond A Home That's Already Done the Work For You Tucked into a quiet, under-developed pocket of Madison County, this property offers the kind of privacy that's getting harder to find - without sacrificing convenience. The centerpiece is a beautifully renovated farmhouse built in 1917, carrying all the character of a century-old home with none of the deferred maintenance. Recent renovations include: New HVAC system All-new plumbing Updated electrical New hot water heater Fully renovated bathroom Fully renovated kitchen Original wood floors, refinished Freshly painted interior throughout New ceiling fans and light fixtures The kitchen has a view of the pond and opens through French doors. A very large deck was also added, overlooking both the pond and the fields. Barn Built for Real Use The property's barn has also been renovated with power and water, making it genuinely functional - not just for storage. It's wired with its own breaker box and 240V service, and each lean-to is equipped with a 30A RV outlet, ready for guests, equipment, or extra living space. The barn includes multiple stalls, a large hay loft, and an attached livestock corral. A smaller lean-to on the back side of the barn provides covered space for smaller equipment. A Spring-Fed Pond, Year-Round The pond on this property is spring-fed and never runs dry - even better, it's well-stocked with fish and draws seasonal aquatic birds throughout the year. Come winter, ducks move in, giving you duck hunting right in your own backyard. The pond has good access and includes a floating dock. Gardens, Groves, and Growing Space This is a property for anyone who loves to grow things: Developed garden space with irrigation already in place and a working greenhouse Perennial plantings, including several varieties of cannas and 7 different types of bananas, including some rare varieties A dedicated palm tree garden, featuring both native palms and a rare, highly desirable intergeneric hybrid Mature fruit trees - peach, fig, apple, pear, and blueberry, already established and producing Native wildlife-supporting plants - plum, persimmon, and blackberry, ideal for attracting deer, birds, and other wildlife Fenced Yard & Animal Pen The house is set within a fenced backyard, with a larger gated pen - the "goat pen" - attached to it. The gate between the two is typically left open, so dogs and goats roam freely together across the combined space. This fenced area totals .63 acres and includes two oak trees over 100 years old. Adjacent to the gardens is a separate, dedicated 1,100 SF pen with its own gate, previously used as a chicken pen. A roadside fence with a 12 ft gate was also added, framing the entrance to the property. Well-Balanced Land Layout The property is laid out thoughtfully for both farm use and recreation, with two separate pastures and two separate stands of woods. This mix gives the land real dimension and practicality, whether you're grazing animals, working the land, or just enjoying the space. A dedicated shooting range area rounds things out, complete with a high natural berm - a genuinely great feature to have right on the property. Backed by Conservation Land Adding to the privacy and wildlife appeal, the entire back side of the property is buffered by hundreds of acres of undeveloped forest under conservation status. This unbroken forest stretches all the way to the Broad River - a huge draw for hunting and wildlife enthusiasts, and a guarantee that this backdrop isn't going anywhere. Wildlife on the property is abundant, including deer, wild hogs, turkey, bobcats, coyotes, and no shortage of small game, especially rabbits. Centrally Located You're centrally located to a wide radius of Northeast Georgia: Royston - 10 minutes Danielsville - 10 minutes Hartwell - 25 minutes Elberton - 25 minutes Lavonia (I
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
25.83 acresLot Size
$508Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gerald Tilenis• Chattahoochee Realty of Georgia
Madison County Farm - Restored 1917 Farmhouse with Barn and Spring-Fed Pond A Home That's Already Done the Work For You Tucked into a quiet, under-developed pocket of Madison County, this property offers the kind of privacy that's getting harder to find - without sacrificing convenience. The centerpiece is a beautifully renovated farmhouse built in 1917, carrying all the character of a century-old home with none of the deferred maintenance. Recent renovations include: New HVAC system All-new plumbing Updated electrical New hot water heater Fully renovated bathroom Fully renovated kitchen Original wood floors, refinished Freshly painted interior throughout New ceiling fans and light fixtures The kitchen has a view of the pond and opens through French doors. A very large deck was also added, overlooking both the pond and the fields. Barn Built for Real Use The property's barn has also been renovated with power and water, making it genuinely functional - not just for storage. It's wired with its own breaker box and 240V service, and each lean-to is equipped with a 30A RV outlet, ready for guests, equipment, or extra living space. The barn includes multiple stalls, a large hay loft, and an attached livestock corral. A smaller lean-to on the back side of the barn provides covered space for smaller equipment. A Spring-Fed Pond, Year-Round The pond on this property is spring-fed and never runs dry - even better, it's well-stocked with fish and draws seasonal aquatic birds throughout the year. Come winter, ducks move in, giving you duck hunting right in your own backyard. The pond has good access and includes a floating dock. Gardens, Groves, and Growing Space This is a property for anyone who loves to grow things: Developed garden space with irrigation already in place and a working greenhouse Perennial plantings, including several varieties of cannas and 7 different types of bananas, including some rare varieties A dedicated palm tree garden, featuring both native palms and a rare, highly desirable intergeneric hybrid Mature fruit trees - peach, fig, apple, pear, and blueberry, already established and producing Native wildlife-supporting plants - plum, persimmon, and blackberry, ideal for attracting deer, birds, and other wildlife Fenced Yard & Animal Pen The house is set within a fenced backyard, with a larger gated pen - the "goat pen" - attached to it. The gate between the two is typically left open, so dogs and goats roam freely together across the combined space. This fenced area totals .63 acres and includes two oak trees over 100 years old. Adjacent to the gardens is a separate, dedicated 1,100 SF pen with its own gate, previously used as a chicken pen. A roadside fence with a 12 ft gate was also added, framing the entrance to the property. Well-Balanced Land Layout The property is laid out thoughtfully for both farm use and recreation, with two separate pastures and two separate stands of woods. This mix gives the land real dimension and practicality, whether you're grazing animals, working the land, or just enjoying the space. A dedicated shooting range area rounds things out, complete with a high natural berm - a genuinely great feature to have right on the property. Backed by Conservation Land Adding to the privacy and wildlife appeal, the entire back side of the property is buffered by hundreds of acres of undeveloped forest under conservation status. This unbroken forest stretches all the way to the Broad River - a huge draw for hunting and wildlife enthusiasts, and a guarantee that this backdrop isn't going anywhere. Wildlife on the property is abundant, including deer, wild hogs, turkey, bobcats, coyotes, and no shortage of small game, especially rabbits. Centrally Located You're centrally located to a wide radius of Northeast Georgia: Royston - 10 minutes Danielsville - 10 minutes Hartwell - 25 minutes Elberton - 25 minutes Lavonia (I
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Apr 10, 2026
Listed
$650,000
$508/sq ft
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Madison County Farm — Restored 1917 Farmhouse with Barn and Spring-Fed Pond A Home That's Already Done the Work For You Tucked into a quiet, under-developed pocket of Madison County, this property offers the kind of privacy that's getting harder to find — without sacrificing convenience. The centerpiece is a beautifully renovated farmhouse built in 1917, carrying all the character of a century-old home with none of the deferred maintenance. Recent renovations include: New HVAC system All-new plumbing Updated electrical New hot water heater Fully renovated bathroom Fully renovated kitchen Original wood floors, refinished New ceiling fans and light fixtures The kitchen has a view of the pond and opens through French doors. A very large deck was also added, overlooking both the pond and the fields. The house also features a wrap-around porch and is pre-wired for future expansion into the attic space. Barn Built for Real Use The property's barn has also been renovated with power and water, making it genuinely functional — not just for storage. It's wired with its own breaker box and 240V service, and each lean-to is equipped with a 30A RV outlet, ready for guests, equipment, or extra living space. The barn includes multiple stalls, a large hay loft, and an attached livestock corral. A smaller lean-to on the back side of the barn provides covered space for smaller equipment. A Spring-Fed Pond, Year-Round The pond on this property is spring-fed and never runs dry — even better, it's well-stocked with fish and draws seasonal aquatic birds throughout the year. Come winter, ducks move in, giving you duck hunting right in your own backyard. The pond has good access and includes a floating dock. Gardens, Groves, and Growing Space This is a property for anyone who loves to grow things: Developed garden space with irrigation already in place and a working greenhouse Perennial plantings, including several varieties of cannas and 7 different types of bananas, including some rare varieties A dedicated palm tree garden, featuring both native palms and a rare, highly desirable intergeneric hybrid Mature fruit trees — peach, fig, apple, pear, and blueberry, already established and producing Native wildlife-supporting plants — plum, persimmon, and blackberry, ideal for attracting deer, birds, and other wildlife Fenced Yard & Animal Pen The house is set within a fenced backyard, with a larger gated pen — the "goat pen" — attached to it. The gate between the two is typically left open, so dogs and goats roam freely together across the combined space. This fenced area totals . 63 acres and includes two oak trees over 100 years old. Adjacent to the gardens is a separate, dedicated 1,100 SF pen with its own gate, previously used as a chicken pen. A roadside fence with a 12 ft gate was also added, framing the entrance to the property. Well-Balanced Land Layout The property is laid out thoughtfully for both farm use and recreation, with two separate pastures and two separate stands of woods. This mix gives the land real dimension and practicality, whether you're grazing animals, working the land, or just enjoying the space. A dedicated shooting range area rounds things out, complete with a high natural berm — a genuinely great feature to have right on the property. Backed by Conservation Land Adding to the privacy and wildlife appeal, the entire back side of the property is buffered by hundreds of acres of undeveloped forest under conservation status. This unbroken forest stretches all the way to the Broad River — a huge draw for hunting and wildlife enthusiasts, and a guarantee that this backdrop isn't going anywhere. Wildlife on the property is abundant, including deer, wild hogs, turkey, bobcats, coyotes, and no shortage of small game, especially rabbits. Centrally Located You're centrally located to a wide radius of Northeast Georgia: Royston — 10 minutes Danielsville — 10 minutes Hartwell — 25 minutes Elberton — 25 minutes Lavonia (I-85 access) — 25 minutes Athens — 30 minutes Commerce (I-85 access) — 30 minutes The Bottom Line This is a rare combination: a fully renovated, move-in-ready farmhouse and barn, a reliable water feature stocked with wildlife, and mature, established plantings that would take years — and real money — to recreate from scratch. All of it sits in a peaceful, low-traffic corner of Madison County, yet within a 30-minute drive of several towns and interstate access.
FMLS #6025594
May 3, 2019
Sold
$200,000
$156/sq ft
Jun 6, 2018
Listed
$209,000
$163/sq ft
GAMLS #8396490
May 3, 2019
Sold
$200,000
$156/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2018
Listed
$209,000
$163/sq ft
GAMLS #8197236
May 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2017
Listed
$229,000
$179/sq ft
GAMLS #8195127
May 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 25, 2017
Price Changed
$229,000
$179/sq ft
May 25, 2017
Listed
$229,900
$180/sq ft
GAMLS #8358889
May 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2017
Listed
$229,900
$180/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM956576
Dec 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2017
Listed
$229,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$60,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,243 (+2.6%)
$12,787 + $38,133
$50,920
2024
$1,212 (+85.3%)
$12,787 + $38,133
$50,920
2023
$654 (−33.5%)
$12,787 + $36,904
$49,691
2022
$983 (+14.2%)
$7,326 + $30,319
$37,645
2021
$861 (+3.2%)
$7,326 + $22,885
$30,211
2020
$834 (+8.7%)
$6,260 + $22,885
$29,145
2019
$767 (+3.7%)
$6,260 + $18,416
$24,676
2018
$740 (+23.1%)
$5,728 + $17,996
$23,724
2017
$601 (+31.5%)
$5,328 + $13,882
$19,210
2016
$457
$5,328 + $13,882
$19,210
2015
$457 (+3.9%)
$4,408 + $11,526
$15,934
2014
$440 (−0.8%)
$3,607 + $11,629
$15,236
2013
$443
$3,607 + $11,629
$15,236
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
0090 005 03
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bowman, GA • 30624
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 948 Parham Town Rd
$650,262
$262 over list price of $650K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $530K.