105+. ACRE NATURAL WONDERLAND, PRIVATE w/ LAKEFRONT HOME. 105+- Acres, ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport) approx. 33 miles, GA International Horse Park approx. 12 minutes. Consists of two adjoining land tracts at 2600 Hightower Trail NE (103+ -acres) and adjoining and separately deeded residence at 2697 Bethel Rd NE on +-1.73-acres. 3 tax IDs. Hightower Trail and Bethel Rd. are the same road it. changes names as it passes by the properties. Includes the entirety of private 48+-ac spring-fed lake, house with unbeatable lakefront siting on unfinished walk-out basement, pavilions, outbuildings and more. Outbuildings, 2 pavilions, 4 gated entrances, perimeter fenced. Ideal as family compound, luxury lakefront home subdivision, or private estate. WP zoning (Watershed protection) has restrictions. Detailed information packet available. Gorgeous property in area of SF homes, horse and smaller crop farms Just 12+- minutes from Interstate 20 interchange at Conyers. Bath house and main house have only septic on property. Two separate entrances to acreage off paved county road. Two pavilions on concrete slabs, with metal roofs and tables/benches included approx. 40' X 60' and 40' X 80'. Easily converted to 12 stall- barn if desired. Site has been used as filming location for movies, ads and tv series. Large movie industry presence in area. Large-Mouth Bass plentiful in lake. The Brooks lake Campground is non-conforming in present WP zoning (Watershed Protection) Best usage for this property is residential for enjoyment of its natural beauty, and any thoughts of other use should be run past Rockdale County to determine feasibility. Interior roads are gravel/dirt. The acreage is served by county water. Private Lake Brooks is included in its entirety. Lake Brooks (name as it appears on maps) is approximately 48 acres, with a maximum depth estimated at about 29'. It is fed by natural springs and creek. There is a spillway along the Bethel Rd entrance road that controls the water surface elevation. Swimming is presently confined to a cove with rope buoys for safety, and there are two boat launches on the lake. There is a lakeside deck and lakeside trails though the wooded area of the property. Included 4 Bedroom Lakefront House was Custom-built 1999, approximately 3200 sq ft heated and cooled, not including unfinished walk-out basement. Just steps to lake and dock. House is livable, but in need of complete cosmetic renovation. House property separately deeded, fenced and gated. Four bedrooms four baths. Hardwood floors on main level, custom cherry cabinets in kitchen and keeping room, primary bedroom upstairs w/ spa-like bath. Bath has Jacuzzi tub, multi-head shower. House close to lake's edge, has wide beautiful lake views from every room at rear of the home'
Directions: From I-20 East, exit at Conyers, take highway 138 North to LT on White Rd, Rt on Hightower Trail (becomes Bethel Rd) Campground Gate #1 on LT, house on Lt.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Rockdale - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 3,239
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 3,239
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Rockdale County
APN: 0600010026
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 2697 Bethel Rd NE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7519235
Aug 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 3, 2025
Listed
$2,950,000
+66
105+. ACRE NATURAL WONDERLAND, PRIVATE w/ LAKEFRONT HOME. 105+- Acres, ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport) approx. 33 miles, GA International Horse Park approx. 12 minutes. Consists of two adjoining land tracts at 2600 Hightower Trail NE (103+ -acres) and adjoining and separately deeded residence at 2697 Bethel Rd NE on +-1.73-acres. 3 tax IDs. Hightower Trail and Bethel Rd. are the same road it. changes names as it passes by the properties. Includes the entirety of private 48+-ac spring-fed lake, house with unbeatable lakefront siting on unfinished walk-out basement, pavilions, outbuildings and more. Outbuildings, 2 pavilions, 4 gated entrances, perimeter fenced. Ideal as family compound, luxury lakefront home subdivision, or private estate. WP zoning (Watershed protection) has restrictions. Detailed information packet available. Gorgeous property in area of SF homes, horse and smaller crop farms Just 12+- minutes from Interstate 20 interchange at Conyers. Bath house and main house have only septic on property. Two separate entrances to acreage off paved county road. Two pavilions on concrete slabs, with metal roofs and tables/benches included approx. 40' X 60' and 40' X 80'. Easily converted to 12 stall- barn if desired. Site has been used as filming location for movies, ads and tv series. Large movie industry presence in area. Large-Mouth Bass plentiful in lake. The Brooks lake Campground is non-conforming in present WP zoning (Watershed Protection) Best usage for this property is residential for enjoyment of its natural beauty, and any thoughts of other use should be run past Rockdale County to determine feasibility. Interior roads are gravel/dirt. The acreage is served by county water. Private Lake Brooks is included in its entirety. Lake Brooks (name as it appears on maps) is approximately 48 acres, with a maximum depth estimated at about 29'. It is fed by natural springs and creek. There is a spillway along the Bethel Rd entrance road that controls the water surface elevation. Swimming is presently confined to a cove with rope buoys for safety, and there are two boat launches on the lake. There is a lakeside deck and lakeside trails though the wooded area of the property. Included 4 Bedroom Lakefront House was Custom-built 1999, approximately 3200 sq ft heated and cooled, not including unfinished walk-out basement. Just steps to lake and dock. House is livable, but in need of complete cosmetic renovation. House property separately deeded, fenced and gated. Four bedrooms four baths. Hardwood floors on main level, custom cherry cabinets in kitchen and keeping room, primary bedroom upstairs w/ spa-like bath. Bath has Jacuzzi tub, multi-head shower. House close to lake's edge, has wide beautiful lake views from every room at rear of the home'
GAMLS #10453188
Aug 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 3, 2025
Listed
$2,950,000
+55
FMLS #7574907
May 7, 2025
Listed
$2,950,000
GAMLS #10516811
May 7, 2025
Listed
$2,950,000
FMLS #7371001
Feb 1, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 30, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2024
Listed
$2,950,000
GAMLS #10283540
Feb 1, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2024
Listed
$2,950,000
Hive MLS #CM1016650
Feb 1, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2024
Listed
$2,950,000
FMLS #7082856
Mar 22, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$2,950,000
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$2,450,000
Jul 14, 2022
Listed
$2,800,000
GAMLS #10070666
Mar 25, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$2,950,000
Apr 21, 2023
Price Changed
$2,450,000
Jul 14, 2022
Listed
$2,800,000
Hive MLS #CM1000655
Mar 22, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2022
Listed
$2,950,000
GAMLS #9078222
Jul 13, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2022
Contingent
—
Nov 6, 2021
Listed
$500,000
Public Records
Mar 22, 2021
Sold
$400,000
FMLS #6816375
Feb 2, 2021
Sold
$400,000
Dec 7, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2020
Listed
$400,000
GAMLS #8898282
Feb 2, 2021
Sold
$400,000
Dec 7, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2020
Listed
$400,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,029 (−0.6%)
$21,680 + $282,600
$304,280
2024
$12,098 (+49.5%)
$21,680 + $286,640
$308,320
2023
$8,093 (+11.1%)
$19,760 + $184,120
$203,880
2022
$7,282 (+64.4%)
$13,996 + $146,005
$160,001
2021
$4,431 (+44.8%)
$16,720 + $174,480
$191,200
2020
$3,059 (−2.8%)
$12,920 + $120,440
$133,360
2019
$3,146 (+3.3%)
$12,920 + $120,440
$133,360
2018
$3,047 (+50.6%)
$9,120 + $120,400
$129,520
2017
$2,023 (+10.7%)
$9,120 + $95,480
$104,600
2016
$1,827
$9,120 + $95,480
$104,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.73 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,239
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,239
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockdale County
APN
0600010026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Conyers, GA • 30012
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Conyers. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2697 Bethel Rd NE
$2,724,442
$226K under list price of $2.95M
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