This custom-built modern farmhouse outside Athens, GA is more than a showplace. Meticulous attention detail makes it an ideal home for practical rural living. Sitting on over 12 acres, you can watch deer outside from either the rocking chair front porch or large screened-in porch during the day if you're not gardening in the raised beds or working in the shop, both equipped with water. Once you're finished, step inside the over-sized mud room before settling in to the two-story great room or by the brick fireplace. Cook your meals along side, opening the beautiful white shaker cabinets for your supplies and using the convenient pot-filler by the stove. Granite countertops and a farmhouse sink give you timeless style and function. Two generously sized upstairs bedrooms with large closets and a bathroom allow room for everyday living and the storage needed to accommodate it. The master suite on the main level, solid white pine and porcelain tile throughout the home, and wide door-ways insure anyone can live with ease for many years. A central vacuum system, Trex decking and metal ceilings on the porches make maintaining the beauty of the home a dream. Located about 35 minutes from downtown Athens, GA and the University of Georgia campus, the property allows access to medical amenities there as well as a plethora of shopping and cultural opportunities. Closer by, Elberton, Comer, and Colbert are small towns with active local shopping and growing communities. If you prefer aquatic recreation, the Broad River is minutes away, and both Lake Russell and Lake Hartwell are under an hour drive. Horse lovers may enjoy the trails nearby at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, less than 15 minutes from home. Come fall in love with this gorgeou
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
12.5 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by William Smith• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Bought with Alison Smith• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #6971948
Redfin Estimate
$710,153
$110K since sold in January 2022$3,000 since August
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Market trends in 30627, GA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.2%
1.8% MoM
Median sale price
$350K
$57K MoM
Avg. days on market
138d
37 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 781 Ruffs
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #6971948
Jan 21, 2022
Sold
$599,900
$260/sq ft
Dec 1, 2021
Pending
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Nov 12, 2021
Listed
$599,900
$260/sq ft
GAMLS #20001616
Jan 21, 2022
Sold
$599,900
$260/sq ft
Dec 1, 2021
Pending
—
Nov 12, 2021
Listed
$599,900
$260/sq ft
This custom-built modern farmhouse outside Athens, GA is more than a showplace. Meticulous attention detail makes it an ideal home for practical rural living. Sitting on over 12 acres, you can watch deer outside from either the rocking chair front porch or large screened-in porch during the day if you’re not gardening in the raised beds or working in the shop, both equipped with water. Once you’re finished, step inside the over-sized mud room before settling in to the two-story great room or by the brick fireplace. Cook your meals along side the great room, opening the beautiful white shaker cabinets for your supplies and using the convenient pot-filler by the stove. Granite countertops and a farmhouse sink give you timeless style and function. Two generously sized upstairs bedrooms with large closets and a bathroom allow room for everyday living and the storage needed to accommodate it. The master suite on the main level, solid white pine and porcelain tile throughout the home, and wide door-ways insure anyone can live with ease for many years. A central vacuum system, Trex decking and metal ceilings on the porches make maintaining the beauty of the home a dream. Located about 35 minutes from downtown Athens, GA and the University of Georgia campus, the property allows access to medical amenities there as well as a plethora of shopping and cultural opportunities. Closer by, Elberton, Comer, and Colbert are small towns with active local shopping and growing communities. If you prefer aquatic recreation, the Broad River is minutes away, and both Lake Russell and Lake Hartwell are under an hour drive. Horse lovers may enjoy the trails nearby at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, less than 15 minutes from home. Come fall in love with this gorgeous property and experience the joys of life in the country.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.5 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,307
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oglethorpe County
APN
143 023C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A2
General Agricultural District
The A-2 General Agricultural District shall be composed chiefly of larger tracts of farmland devoted primarily to commercial agricultural production in the areas of food crops, fiber crops, timber production, horticulture, livestock pastures, limited animal containment and other compatible uses. Areas within this zone are not intended to be used for intensive agricultural facilities and uses that are restricted to the A-1 Intensive Agriculture District. The regulations for this district are designed to protect prime farmlands, promote viable agricultural usage, and to encourage the maintenance of the general rural character. The use of area land in the A-2 General Agricultural District may result in odors, dust, noise or other effects that may not be compatible with single-lot residential development. However the operation must be conducted in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 5
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Other,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Great Room
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Pine
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill, Private Yard, Rear Stairs, Storage
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Workshop
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Horse Amenities: Pasture
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Zoned
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Water Source: Well
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Workshop
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Other
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Oglethorpe County
Middle Or Junior School: Oglethorpe County
High School: Oglethorpe County
Location Information
Directions: From Athens, take Lexington Rd (HWY 78) east. Turn left onto Buddy Faust Rd. Turn left onto GA-22 E Take a slight right onto Lexington-Carlton Rd. Turn right onto Eades Rd. Turn right on to Ruffs Rd. Mailbox is on left. House is on right. NO SIGN IN YARD.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Oglethorpe
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,307
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Oglethorpe County
APN: 143 023C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oglethorpe County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 9.1mi
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
8/10
Oglethorpe County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Estimated sale price
$675,000 – $817,000
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