4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 square foot brick ranch sitting on 69.78 acres hosting a 23-acre lake located at 161 Mount Bethel Road, Commerce, GA. Just 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85, 4 miles from Commerce and less than 30 minutes from Athens. This is one of those properties that is hard to duplicate. Located in an ideal setting that still feels like old Banks County, you get the rural charm, privacy and recreational lifestyle of the country while still having the modern amenities and convenience folks are looking for. You are just minutes from I-85 and all the shopping, dining and conveniences Banks Crossing has to offer. Built in 2002, the home is a well-maintained four-sided brick ranch featuring a split-bedroom floor plan. The entrance foyer opens into a large vaulted family room overlooking the screened-in back porch. Three bedrooms are located off the family room side of the home with a full bathroom, making a great setup for kids, company or a home office. The master bedroom offers a wide doorway for wheelchair accessibility, a spacious walk-in closet and private ensuite with a tub/shower combination. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, an electric cooktop and wall oven. A large walk-in crawl space houses the home's mechanical systems while also providing plenty of additional storage. What truly separates this property from the market is the 23-acre private lake. The lake was intentionally constructed for slalom water skiing and includes a concrete boat ramp, covered dock and large wet slip. Whether you want to ski, fish, hunt waterfowl and deer without having to leave your home place or simply enjoy the water, this lake offers something you just don't find on the average property. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie and a healthy population of bream. The backwaters also provide top-quality waterfowl habitat, with wood ducks and mallards regularly using and roosting on the property. Add in an abundance of deer calling the property home and you have a true recreational paradise right outside your back door. At the west end of the lake is a small island offering some of the best sunset views on the property. A stationary dock with one slip and a covered dock area sits adjacent to the concrete boat ramp, giving you a great place to keep the boat, fish, cook out or spend an afternoon with family and friends. The home and lake improvements have been well maintained and are ready for the next owner to make their own personal updates and start enjoying the property the day you buy it! Location is another major advantage. You can enjoy nearly 70 acres and your own 23-acre lake while being only 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85. Shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. Athens is less than 30 minutes away for UGA game-day weekends, and you're within an easy drive of the North Georgia mountains, wineries and Metro Atlanta. - this property is truly one of a kind. You will not find many properties in this market that offer this combination of land, water, recreation and location. Reach out to the listing agent today to schedule a private ATV driven tour today. For additional land photos and media for this property check out GAMLS #10825505
Discover tranquility in this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home nestled on 69+/- acres of scenic beauty. Embrace the charm of hardwoods and pines surrounding the property, complimented by a 23 acre semi-private ski lake with stunning sunsets and wildlife. Spacious stationary dock with a single boat slip and covered picnic area adjacent to your boat ramp. With convenient proximity to shopping, banking and restaurants, this property offers both serenity and accessibility as well as investor opportunities. Location is everything...this property is located within 4 miles of SK Battery, Commerce Outlets and I-85. Your dream property awaits amidst nature's embrace.
GAMLS #10248482
Jul 30, 2024
Sold
$985,000
$410/sq ft
Jul 9, 2024
Pending
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Jul 5, 2024
Relisted
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May 27, 2024
Pending
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Feb 14, 2024
Relisted
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Feb 10, 2024
Pending
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Jan 30, 2024
Listed
$1,200,000
$500/sq ft
FMLS #7139548
Jan 22, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 2, 2022
Listed
$1,200,000
$500/sq ft
GAMLS #10107229
Jan 22, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 2, 2022
Listed
$1,200,000
$500/sq ft
GAMLS #10092489
Nov 3, 2022
Listing Removed
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Sep 26, 2022
Price Changed
$1,299,500
$541/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$1,399,999
$583/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$203,370
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,867 (+2.6%)
$164,785 + $173,090
$337,875
2024
$3,770 (+24.5%)
$164,785 + $173,090
$337,875
2023
$3,027 (−2.1%)
$161,489 + $164,571
$326,060
2022
$3,093 (+0.7%)
$158,282 + $140,942
$299,224
2021
$3,073 (+14.9%)
$160,938 + $122,055
$282,993
2020
$2,674 (−0.2%)
$103,326 + $97,248
$200,574
2019
$2,679 (+6.3%)
$103,326 + $97,248
$200,574
2018
$2,521
$103,326 + $89,152
$192,478
2017
$2,522
$79,513 + $85,264
$164,777
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
60.79 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,488
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,488
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Banks County
APN
B67 048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Commerce, GA • 30530
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Commerce. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 161 Mount Bethel Rd
$1,256,994
$58K under list price of $1.32M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $360K to $537K.