Here is a well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath Deeded lake access home, one level living on a gentle, level lot. Would make perfect family, vacation or second home. The Master Bedroom on the main has a large ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Home is low maintenance with a metal roof and vinyl siding. Full, unfinished basement for storage and stubbed for a bathroom. Large lawn and nice landscaping.**Ready for your lake recreation.*** Home is about mile from Jack Rabbit Campground, bike trails, hiking trails, and close to town, golf course, marina and boat ramp. *Aerial photos coming soon*
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Shelly Haney• RE/MAX Town & Country-Hiawassee
Bought with Shelly Haney• RE/MAX Town & Country-Hiawassee
Here is a well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath Deeded lake access home, one level living on a gentle, level lot. Would make perfect family, vacation or second home. The Master Bedroom on the main has a large ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Home is low maintenance with a metal roof and vinyl siding. Full, unfinished basement for storage and stubbed for a bathroom. Large lawn and nice landscaping. * * Ready for your lake recreation. * * * Home is about mile from Jack Rabbit Campground, bike trails, hiking trails, and close to town, golf course, marina and boat ramp. * Aerial photos coming soon *
Public Records
Jul 2, 2009
Sold
$69,500
$51/sq ft
NEGBOR #176288
Jun 30, 2009
Sold
$139,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 9, 2008
Listed
$149,000
$110/sq ft
GREAT HOME FOR THE MONEY!!!!!!!!Deeded lake access, one level living on a gentle, level lot. Would make perfect family or retirement home. Close to town and schools. Metal carport and outbuilding are not included with sale of property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,315
$12,000 + $123,923
$135,923
2023
$1,314 (+5.0%)
$12,000 + $110,352
$122,352
2022
$1,251 (+12.8%)
$10,000 + $96,755
$106,755
2021
$1,109 (+4.5%)
$10,000 + $81,988
$91,988
2020
$1,061 (+0.8%)
$10,000 + $72,824
$82,824
2019
$1,053 (+33.3%)
$10,000 + $70,823
$80,823
2018
$790 (−13.5%)
$10,000 + $49,138
$59,138
2017
$913 (−5.7%)
$20,000 + $46,024
$66,024
2016
$968 (+10.5%)
$24,000 + $46,024
$70,024
2014
$876
$16,000 + $46,024
$62,024
Tax history for 96 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,315
$12,000 + $123,923
$135,923
2023
$1,314 (+5.0%)
$12,000 + $110,352
$122,352
2022
$1,251 (+12.8%)
$10,000 + $96,755
$106,755
2021
$1,109 (+4.5%)
$10,000 + $81,988
$91,988
2020
$1,061 (+0.8%)
$10,000 + $72,824
$82,824
2019
$1,053 (+33.3%)
$10,000 + $70,823
$80,823
2018
$790 (−13.5%)
$10,000 + $49,138
$59,138
2017
$913 (−5.7%)
$20,000 + $46,024
$66,024
2016
$968 (+10.5%)
$24,000 + $46,024
$70,024
2014
$876
$16,000 + $46,024
$62,024
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,704
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Towns County
APN
0042A011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://www.tourbuzz.net/1000875
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.tourbuzz.net/1000875?idx=1
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: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, Master Downstairs
Living Area: 1352
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1352
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 1352
Levels: One
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter, Gas Log
Room Information
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Interior Entry, Full
Room Types: Laundry, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Metal
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Deed Book: 458
Deed Page: 391-392
Section: 1
Land Information
Land Lot: 36
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 27007.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 27007.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.62
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Plat Page: 186
Building Information
Year Built: 1999
Building Area Total: 1352
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0042A011
Tax Annual Amount: 880.5
Tax Year: 2017
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Towns County
Middle Or Junior School: Towns County
High School: Towns County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 96 Sims Road, Hiawassee GA 30546
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30546
Country: US
District: 18
Subdivision Name: Hiawassee Lake Estates
Coordinates: -83.7606096,34.9727145
Directions: from McDonalds, take 175 N. 3 miles to 2nd Lower Bell entrance on left, then 1st right on Sims Rd. Follow app. 1/4 mile to sign on right
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,704
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Towns County
APN: 0042A011
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 32
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
List Price: 230000
Search Price: 215000
Close Price: 215000
Listing Id: 8357470
Original List Price: 230000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2018-04-09
Close Date: 2018-08-03
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-06-20
Off Market Date: 2018-06-20
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Towns County Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Towns County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Towns County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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