Beautiful Farmhouse set on acreage with a Creek. This home has it all! Close to Athens & UGA but set in the country for great privacy. Feels like the mountains with the creek view & beautiful trees. Enter through the rocking chair front porch and find gleaming hardwood Floors with a large sunken Great room & cozy fireplace. The kitchen has been updated and a separate laundry room recently added. The kitchen features granite countertops & stainless appliances with entrance to extra large entertaining deck overlooking the creek. The perfect place for a firepit to roast marshmallows & enjoy the autumn leaves. 4 Bedrooms with a BONUS ROOM and Master suite is on the main floor along with another large bedroom and full bath on the main floor. Bonus room separate & garage can be finished for a garage apartment. Zoned AR. This home has all you need for a great place to call home! It has been renovated & upgraded over the years several times and ready for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
1.71 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Beck• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with Jennifer Hendershot• Greater Athens Properties
Beautiful Farmhouse set on acreage with a Creek. This home has it all! Close to Athens & UGA but set in the country for great privacy. Feels like the mountains with the creek view & beautiful trees. Enter through the rocking chair front porch and find gleaming hardwood Floors with a large Great room & cozy fireplace. The kitchen has been updated and a separate laundry room recently added. The kitchen features granite countertops & stainless appliances with entrance to extra large entertaining deck overlooking the creek. The perfect place for a firepit to roast marshmallows & enjoy the autumn leaves. 4 Bedrooms with a BONUS ROOM and Master suite is on the main floor along with another large bedroom and full bath on the main floor. Bonus room separate & garage can be finished for a garage apartment. Zoned AR. This home has all you need for a great place to call home! It has been renovated & upgraded over the years several times and ready for you!
Hive MLS #CL342198
Jan 20, 2026
Sold
$410,000
$162/sq ft
Dec 16, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 11, 2025
Listed
—
Oct 22, 2025
Listed
$420,000
$166/sq ft
GAMLS #10114252
Apr 20, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
$178/sq ft
Dec 5, 2022
Listed
$489,000
$193/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM1003682
Apr 20, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Dec 5, 2022
Listed
$450,000
$178/sq ft
GAMLS #9066734
Nov 29, 2021
Sold
$335,000
$132/sq ft
Oct 25, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 14, 2021
Listed
$335,000
$132/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM984065
Oct 14, 2021
Listed
$335,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,406 (+2.8%)
$15,881 + $120,186
$136,067
2024
$3,313 (+24.4%)
$15,881 + $120,186
$136,067
2023
$2,663 (−6.9%)
$15,881 + $116,503
$132,384
2022
$2,860 (+64.6%)
$9,098 + $96,584
$105,682
2021
$1,737 (+1.7%)
$9,098 + $49,814
$58,912
2020
$1,709 (+0.7%)
$7,774 + $49,814
$57,588
2019
$1,697 (+46.9%)
$7,774 + $48,791
$56,565
2018
$1,155 (+8.7%)
$7,112 + $31,910
$39,022
2017
$1,062 (+25.7%)
$6,617 + $29,339
$35,956
2016
$845 (−0.1%)
$6,617 + $29,339
$35,956
2015
$846 (−1.1%)
$6,019 + $25,452
$31,471
2014
$855 (−0.8%)
$6,019 + $25,592
$31,611
2013
$862
$6,019 + $25,592
$31,611
Tax history for 1579 Shoal Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,406 (+2.8%)
$15,881 + $120,186
$136,067
2024
$3,313 (+24.4%)
$15,881 + $120,186
$136,067
2023
$2,663 (−6.9%)
$15,881 + $116,503
$132,384
2022
$2,860 (+64.6%)
$9,098 + $96,584
$105,682
2021
$1,737 (+1.7%)
$9,098 + $49,814
$58,912
2020
$1,709 (+0.7%)
$7,774 + $49,814
$57,588
2019
$1,697 (+46.9%)
$7,774 + $48,791
$56,565
2018
$1,155 (+8.7%)
$7,112 + $31,910
$39,022
2017
$1,062 (+25.7%)
$6,617 + $29,339
$35,956
2016
$845 (−0.1%)
$6,617 + $29,339
$35,956
2015
$846 (−1.1%)
$6,019 + $25,452
$31,471
2014
$855 (−0.8%)
$6,019 + $25,592
$31,611
2013
$862
$6,019 + $25,592
$31,611
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.71 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,672
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
0059 123
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 1
Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Room
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Deck, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,532
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
# of Stories Total: 2
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Is Attached
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden
Lot Size : 1.71
Lot Size Area: 1.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.71
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Loop 10 take Hwy 29 exit to Athens Tech turn right onto Hwy 72 and follow until Hardeman Morris Road & take right and then left on Shoal Creek Road and home is on the right. From Lake Hartwell take Hwy 172 to 72 and then left on Hardeman Morris Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Madison County
APN: 0059 123
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Colbert Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Madison County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Madison County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
6/10
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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
0.62% 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
5/10 Wind Factor
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Colbert, GA • 30628
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$399,000 – $483,000
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