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Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$158Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Esau Linares• Keller Williams Greater Athens
Bought with Brittany Farrenkopf• EXIT For Sale Realty
Est. $2,078 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 552 Opal Street Ext
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10772312
Jun 19, 2026
Sold
$207,500
$158/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Pending
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May 27, 2026
Listed
$217,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 2026
Sold
$165,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2022
Sold
$163,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$629 (−5.8%)
$8,800 + $36,226
$45,026
2024
$668 (+2.5%)
$8,800 + $36,811
$45,611
2023
$651 (+34.8%)
$8,800 + $33,373
$42,173
2022
$483 (−2.4%)
$8,800 + $30,223
$39,023
2021
$495 (+0.4%)
$8,800 + $30,223
$39,023
2020
$493 (+2.2%)
$8,800 + $26,669
$35,469
2019
$483 (−2.9%)
$8,800 + $26,669
$35,469
2018
$497 (+0.8%)
$8,800 + $25,895
$34,695
2017
$494 (+35.2%)
$8,800 + $26,026
$34,826
2016
$365 (+4.9%)
$8,800 + $26,026
$34,826
2015
$348 (−0.6%)
$8,800 + $19,019
$27,819
2014
$350
$8,800 + $18,953
$27,753
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
208 ft.
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,315
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hart County
APN
I57K 038
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Living Area: 1315
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1315
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Other
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplaces Total: 0
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 17859.6
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 17859.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: None
Building Information
Year Built: 1961
Building Area Total: 1315
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: I57K 038
Tax Annual Amount: 957.22
Tax Year: 25
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Hartwell
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 552 Opal Street Extension, Hartwell GA 30643
City: Hartwell
County Or Parish: Hart
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30643
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Hartwell - Res - 22K
Coordinates: -82.944451,34.343346
Directions: Starting in Downtown Hartwell. 1. Head southeast on Franklin St / Ga 77 2. Turn right onto Athens St 3. Continue for about 1 mile 4. Turn left onto Opal Street Ext 5. 552 Opal Street Ext will be on your right
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,315
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Hart County
APN: I57K 038
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 18
Listing Information
List Price: 217000
Search Price: 207500
Close Price: 207500
Listing Id: 10772312
Original List Price: 217000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2026-05-27
Close Date: 2026-06-19
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-29
Off Market Date: 2026-05-29
Around this home
Schools
Hartwell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Hart County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Hart County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hartwell, GA • 30643
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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