$1,000 Seller Credit with Sellers Preferred Lender...Rustic retreat located across the cove from Poplar Springs Recreation Area and public boat ramp! Even with the Corp draining the lake makes it easy to unload/load your boat from around the corner! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, split bedroom plan, Living Room with Bay Window and gas log fireplace, spacious kitchen with a breakfast area. Den with fireplace and views of the lake. Large screen porch with great views of the lake, nice walkway with a very gradual slope down to the lake. Not dockable, yellow zone, corp permit to underbrush. Nice spot to pull up your boat or kayak on the shore. Great location in the desirable Riverbend neighborhood, 10 minutes from I-85. Partially furnished.
Interior Features: Bookcases, Master Downstairs, Split Bedroom Plan
Living Area: 1600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1600
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: One
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other, Masonry
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Room Information
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Laundry, Den, Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Attached YN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
Waterfront Features: No Dock Rights, Corps of Engineers Control, Deep Water Access, Lake Privileges
Water Body Name: Lake Hartwell At The Georgia/S
Plat Page: 183
Building Information
Year Built: 1972
Building Area Total: 1600
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 060F 036
Tax Annual Amount: 1968.25
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Available
Location
Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0
HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Lavonia
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin County
High School: Franklin County
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 271 Riverbend Road, Lavonia GA 30553
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30553
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Riverbend
Coordinates: -83.0932359,34.5199893
Directions: I-85 N to Exit 173 (Lavonia / Hwy 17), turn Left, then Right at Hardee's onto Smith Road to end, turn Right onto Gerrard Rd. to end. Turn Left onto Gumlog Rd/Hwy 328 almost 3 miles, R on Popular Springs Rd, R onto Riverbend Road to 271 on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Franklin County
APN: 060F 036
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 44
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, USDA Loan
List Price: 289900
Search Price: 270000
Close Price: 270000
Listing Id: 20111127
Original List Price: 304900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-03-22
Close Date: 2023-05-26
Listing Contract Date: 2022-11-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-04-25
Off Market Date: 2023-04-25
Around this home
Schools
Lavonia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Franklin County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
5/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
5/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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