Great opportunity to own a one of a kind farm just minutes from downtown Jefferson. This sprawling ranch sits on a large 7 acres tract. Offering 4 beds and 3.5 baths. Pine floors flow through the main level. Huge kitchen that opens up into your dinning space and into the large family room. The sun room offers the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the back side of the property. The master on the main offers a perfect owners retreat. The oversized bedroom connects to the large on suite offering a large shower along with heated tile floors. The main level also has 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, as well as a half bath. The private office sits off of the foyer. Above the garage is a spacious bedroom along with another full bath. Walking out from the sunroom you will get to enjoy the massive covered back porch. Enjoy entertaining in your in ground pool during the summer. The horse barn has several bays to house your horses on property. Huge 2 bay metal garage makes a perfect shop to wood work or store your extra cars. Riding stadium is perfect for riding your horses. So much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
7.23 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Eterno• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with Tracy L Jordan• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source:FMLS #6887753
Redfin Estimate
$921,215
$196K since sold in July 2021$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 55.1% higher than the average sale price ($594K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great opportunity to own a one of a kind farm just minutes from downtown Jefferson. This sprawling ranch sits on a large 7 acres tract. Offering 4 beds and 3.5 baths. Pine floors flow through the main level. Huge kitchen that opens up into your dinning space and into the large family room. The sun room offers the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the back side of the property. The master on the main offers a perfect owners retreat. The oversized bedroom connects to the large on suite offering a large shower along with heated tile floors. The main level also has 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, as well as a half bath. The private office sits off of the foyer. Above the garage is a spacious bedroom along with another full bath. Walking out from the sunroom you will get to enjoy the massive covered back porch. Enjoy entertaining in your in ground pool during the summer. The horse barn has several bays to house your horses on property. Huge 2 bay metal garage makes a perfect shop to wood work or store your extra cars. Riding stadium is perfect for riding your horses. So much more!
FMLS #5709899
Apr 24, 2017
Sold
$144,900
$39/sq ft
Mar 23, 2017
Contingent
—
Nov 29, 2016
Price Changed
$144,900
$39/sq ft
Aug 15, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2016
Listed
$149,940
$40/sq ft
Beautiful large residential lot with no HOA or covenants in Jefferson ready for construction of your dream home and perfect for small farm. Level in front and gently sloping toward the woods in the back. Fenced and cross fenced pastures. Creek on rear property boundary. 2 shelters for horses. Close to I85, Athens and Gainesville. 25 minutes to Mall of Georgia. Survey available.
GAMLS #8120064
Feb 22, 2017
Sold
$473,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 29, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2017
Listed
$519,900
$139/sq ft
FMLS #5793523
Feb 22, 2017
Sold
$473,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 29, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 16, 2017
Listed
$519,900
$139/sq ft
GAMLS #8023250
Aug 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2016
Listed
$519,900
$139/sq ft
GAMLS #7024056
Feb 20, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2012
Listed
$539,900
$144/sq ft
FMLS #5088479
Feb 26, 2013
Price Changed
$469,000
$125/sq ft
Feb 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 25, 2013
Sold
$469,000
$125/sq ft
Feb 25, 2013
Price Changed
$539,900
$144/sq ft
Feb 20, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2012
Listed
$539,900
$144/sq ft
GAMLS #7023399
Mar 21, 2013
Price Changed
$399,900
$107/sq ft
Feb 25, 2013
Sold
$469,000
$125/sq ft
Feb 20, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 28, 2012
Price Changed
$469,000
$125/sq ft
Dec 3, 2012
Listed
$399,900
$107/sq ft
Hive MLS #CM777147
Dec 19, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2004
Listed
$475,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 8, 1996
Sold
$36,800
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,848 (−18.2%)
$63,600 + $214,440
$278,040
2024
$7,150 (+10.2%)
$63,600 + $214,440
$278,040
2023
$6,489 (+31.3%)
$62,640 + $214,440
$277,080
2022
$4,941 (+1.1%)
$62,640 + $185,520
$248,160
2021
$4,886 (+9.0%)
$20,800 + $146,800
$167,600
2020
$4,480 (−2.7%)
$20,800 + $120,320
$141,120
2019
$4,606 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $120,320
$141,120
2018
$4,556 (+31.3%)
$20,800 + $116,560
$137,360
2017
$3,470 (−0.2%)
$20,822 + $85,280
$106,102
2016
$3,477 (+26.4%)
$20,160 + $85,280
$105,440
2014
$2,752 (+0.9%)
$20,160 + $63,952
$84,112
2013
$2,727
$20,160 + $63,951
$84,111
Tax history for 299 Benton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,848 (−18.2%)
$63,600 + $214,440
$278,040
2024
$7,150 (+10.2%)
$63,600 + $214,440
$278,040
2023
$6,489 (+31.3%)
$62,640 + $214,440
$277,080
2022
$4,941 (+1.1%)
$62,640 + $185,520
$248,160
2021
$4,886 (+9.0%)
$20,800 + $146,800
$167,600
2020
$4,480 (−2.7%)
$20,800 + $120,320
$141,120
2019
$4,606 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $120,320
$141,120
2018
$4,556 (+31.3%)
$20,800 + $116,560
$137,360
2017
$3,470 (−0.2%)
$20,822 + $85,280
$106,102
2016
$3,477 (+26.4%)
$20,160 + $85,280
$105,440
2014
$2,752 (+0.9%)
$20,160 + $63,952
$84,112
2013
$2,727
$20,160 + $63,951
$84,111
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.23 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
3,738
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
081 030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
A2
Agricultural Rural Farm District
The A-2 zoning district is composed chiefly of open land, small agricultural uses, and individual single-family homes including manufactured homes. The A-2 zoning district is intended to be compatible with and implement the agricultural and rural character areas described in the comprehensive plan, and it is intended to implement the intensive agriculture, agricultural/forestry, residential agricultural character area only, and public/institutional land use categories of the future land use plan as provided in the comprehensive plan.