Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Southern beauty, a historic Southern Colonial estate in Lavonia, GA offering 9 acres of usable land, multiple road frontages, and unmatched flexibility for residential, commercial, or investment use. Originally built in 1895, this home is rich in Southern charm, featuring grand columns, a stately front porch, and classic architectural details that create a true sense of arrival. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet, filled with character, spacious living areas, and the warmth only a historic home can provide. Office on Main floor could be used as a 5th bedroom. From relaxing on the expansive front porch to enjoying the peaceful surroundings, this property captures the essence of gracious Southern living. Surrounded by a beautiful mix of pasture, wooded acreage, and open land, the property offers both privacy and functionality. A standout feature is the front 9 acre providing road frontage on side street and Hartwell Road (Hwy 77)-ideal for potential retail, office, restaurant, event space or service-based business opportunities. The remaining acreage to the rear of this Proeprty (11.48 acres-also listed for sale) features additional road frontage and endless potential, perfect for a private estate, event venue, Airbnb investment, or future development. With the option to purchase sections separately, this property presents a rare chance to live, invest, and develop all in one location. Conveniently located just minutes from I-85, Lake Hartwell, downtown Lavonia, and a short drive to Hartwell, Toccoa, and Anderson, SC, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of Southern tranquility and accessibility. Whether you are searching for a legacy property, income-producing opportunity, or a one-of-a-kind Southern estate, 215 Hartwell Rd delivers it all. Rare Southern properties with this level of charm, acreage, and opportunity do not come available often-schedule your private showing today.
This park like property comprises the residence, carriage houses and a converted brick power plant, 2-story barn and acreage for your children and pets to wander. The Colonial Revival-style house is the former home of Governor S. Ernest Vandiver, Jr. Built in the tradition of the early 20th century, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The aesthetic beauty of the historic home is magnetic, as its' unrivaled architecture has withstood the test of time. It has approximately 5,200 sq ft of living space including large spaces for entertaining. Though modernized throughout the years to be completely enjoyable, the home has retained its old Southern appearance, its charm of being lived in and treasured completely. The new homeowner has the potential to build upon one of Georgia's most iconic and historically significant residence with their own unique vision.
GAMLS #8860244
Jun 11, 2021
Pending
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Apr 24, 2021
Price Changed
$995,000
$191/sq ft
Sep 19, 2020
Listed
$1,200,000
$230/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,397 (+7.1%)
$127,240 + $474,300
$601,540
2024
$13,445 (+84.0%)
$127,240 + $474,300
$601,540
2023
$7,307 (−0.5%)
$127,240 + $423,670
$550,910
2022
$7,340 (+21.4%)
$127,240 + $240,675
$367,915
2021
$6,044 (+10.6%)
$127,240 + $206,991
$334,231
2020
$5,463 (+2.7%)
$101,792 + $166,174
$267,966
2019
$5,322 (+15.7%)
$101,792 + $138,743
$240,535
2018
$4,601 (−2.8%)
$101,792 + $118,986
$220,778
2017
$4,732
$101,792 + $118,986
$220,778
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
20.54 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,729
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
4,729
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
L010 067 A
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 Jul 10, 2026.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lavonia, GA • 30553
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lavonia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 215 Hartwell Rd
$3,062,493
$162K over list price of $2.90M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $335K to $1.1M.