Deeded waterfront cabin on Lake Harding! Well maintained 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home with two living areas, kitchen with new appliances and updated cabinets, laundry room, screened porch, and an open deck with great views of the water. Double boathouse with boat/jet ski lifts, stationary dock, maintenance free concrete seawall, and a huge sun deck that is perfect for entertaining by the water! New roof, septic system, parking pad & more. Located in a deep water slough. Tons of outdoor living space to include a screened porch, open deck, over sized sun deck by the water & stationary dock.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Alex Roper• Coldwell Banker Kennon & Parker
Bought with Alex Roper• Coldwell Banker Kennon & Parker
Deeded waterfront cabin on Lake Harding! Well maintained 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home with two living areas, kitchen with new appliances and updated cabinets, laundry room, screened porch, and an open deck with great views of the water. Double boathouse with boat/jet ski lifts, stationary dock, maintenance free concrete seawall, and a huge sun deck that is perfect for entertaining by the water! New roof, septic system, parking pad & more. Located in a deep water slough.
Public Records
Oct 13, 2014
Sold
$172,500
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,506 (+9.5%)
$60,000 + $57,245
$117,245
2024
$3,203
$60,000 + $57,245
$117,245
2023
$3,203
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2022
$3,203 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2021
$3,150
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2020
$3,150 (+43.1%)
$60,000 + $48,558
$108,558
2019
$2,202 (−1.9%)
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2018
$2,244
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2017
$2,245 (+9.6%)
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2016
$2,049 (+7.8%)
$45,000 + $31,955
$76,955
2014
$1,901
$50,000 + $20,683
$70,683
Tax history for 497 Sturges Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,506 (+9.5%)
$60,000 + $57,245
$117,245
2024
$3,203
$60,000 + $57,245
$117,245
2023
$3,203
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2022
$3,203 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2021
$3,150
$60,000 + $54,682
$114,682
2020
$3,150 (+43.1%)
$60,000 + $48,558
$108,558
2019
$2,202 (−1.9%)
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2018
$2,244
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2017
$2,245 (+9.6%)
$45,000 + $32,054
$77,054
2016
$2,049 (+7.8%)
$45,000 + $31,955
$76,955
2014
$1,901
$50,000 + $20,683
$70,683
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
Room Types: Laundry, Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Concrete
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Cabin
Other Structures: Boat House, Stationary Dock, Outbuilding, Workshop
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 21780
Lot Size Square Feet: 21780
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Type: Lakefront, River, Waterfront
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 129
Waterfront Features: Seawall, Deep Water Access, Lake Privileges
Water Body Name: Lake Harding
Building Information
Year Built: 1977
Building Area Total: 1216
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 017B014
Tax Annual Amount: 2095
Tax Year: 2018
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mountain Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Harris County Carver
High School: Harris County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 497 Sturges Road, Fortson GA 31808
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31808
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Lake Harding
Coordinates: -85.066217,32.677697
Directions: From Columbus, Take River Road/Hwy 219, Turn left on Bartletts Ferry Road (across from The Store), Turn Right on Antioch Church Road, Turn Left on Sturges Road. Go past The Cove subdivision and the home will be towards the end of the street on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Boat/Camper/Van Prkg, Lake, Marina, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,216
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Harris County
APN: 017B014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 29
Listing Information
Special Listing Conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship
List Price: 299900
Search Price: 280000
Close Price: 280000
Listing Id: 8629400
Original List Price: 299900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2019-07-25
Close Date: 2020-01-07
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-12-01
Off Market Date: 2019-12-01
Around this home
Schools
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
Harris County Carver Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 11.9mi
9/10
Harris County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
7/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fortson, GA • 31808
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.