Charming one level home right off main channel! Pet & Kid Friendly. Newly renovated home with open floor plan located in a 1 road desirable subdivision. As you walk in the font door, you see gorgeous hardwoods that span throughout the home. The family Room has a beautiful view of the lake with a cozy fireplace for those chilly nights. The home has a split bedroom plan each with their own bathroom. All bathrooms have new tile flooring, tile tub/showers, faucets, & granite counters. There is an enormous master bedroom with enough room for home office or private sitting room. Kitchen has been updated with new stainless steel appliances & lg laundry room has a closet & sink great for coming in off the lake. LOTS of storage inside & out. A must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jerrilyn Wiech• KW Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with Michael Miller• KW Realty Atlanta Partners
This great lakefront home is located in the sought after Poplar Springs area of Lake Hartwell. As you approach the point, the house is sited on the north side with a gorgeous view of the main channel. Inside you will find three generous bedrooms and three baths all on one level. There is a large living area with fireplace that opens onto a huge screened porch. Below there is another covered patio with an easy walk to the covered slip dock floating in excellent water.
Public Records
Aug 25, 1999
Sold
$178,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1996
Sold
$146,800
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,837 (+11.6%)
$90,000 + $81,590
$171,590
2024
$3,439 (+2.8%)
$90,000 + $81,590
$171,590
2023
$3,346 (−3.6%)
$72,000 + $75,254
$147,254
2022
$3,470 (+10.1%)
$72,000 + $68,553
$140,553
2021
$3,151 (+7.8%)
$72,000 + $62,481
$134,481
2020
$2,924 (+3.5%)
$60,000 + $54,544
$114,544
2019
$2,825 (+7.1%)
$60,000 + $45,172
$105,172
2018
$2,637 (−3.8%)
$60,000 + $38,162
$98,162
2017
$2,742 (−2.4%)
$60,000 + $38,162
$98,162
2016
$2,809 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $36,274
$96,274
2015
$2,626 (+9.7%)
$60,000 + $28,344
$88,344
2014
$2,394
$60,000 + $28,344
$88,344
Tax history for 497 Riverbend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,837 (+11.6%)
$90,000 + $81,590
$171,590
2024
$3,439 (+2.8%)
$90,000 + $81,590
$171,590
2023
$3,346 (−3.6%)
$72,000 + $75,254
$147,254
2022
$3,470 (+10.1%)
$72,000 + $68,553
$140,553
2021
$3,151 (+7.8%)
$72,000 + $62,481
$134,481
2020
$2,924 (+3.5%)
$60,000 + $54,544
$114,544
2019
$2,825 (+7.1%)
$60,000 + $45,172
$105,172
2018
$2,637 (−3.8%)
$60,000 + $38,162
$98,162
2017
$2,742 (−2.4%)
$60,000 + $38,162
$98,162
2016
$2,809 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $36,274
$96,274
2015
$2,626 (+9.7%)
$60,000 + $28,344
$88,344
2014
$2,394
$60,000 + $28,344
$88,344
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,808
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
060F 024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Total Number Of Slips: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://tours.dronetoursolutions.com/974235
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Tile Bath, Master Downstairs, Split Bedroom Plan
Living Area: 1826
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Above Grade Finished Area: 1826
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, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
Room Information
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Waterfront Features: Dock Rights, Floating Dock, Corps of Engineers Control, Deep Water Access, Lake Privileges
Water Body Name: Hartwell, Lake Hartwell, Hartwell Lake, Lake, Lake
Building Information
Year Built: 1976
Building Area Total: 1826
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 060F 024
Tax Annual Amount: 3093
Tax Year: 2015
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 95%
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Lavonia
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin County
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 497 Riverbend Road, Lavonia GA 30553-2177
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30553-2177
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Riverbend
Coordinates: -83.0897146,34.5184547
Directions: Take Hwy 328 (Gumlog Rd) past Tugaloo State Park Rd, R on Poplar Springs Rd, Go Approx 1 1/2 mile to Riverbend Rd on the R, house will be on the left (497).
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,808
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Franklin County
APN: 060F 024
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 27
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
List Price: 330000
Search Price: 315000
Close Price: 315000
Listing Id: 8201623
Original List Price: 335000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2017-06-05
Close Date: 2017-09-15
Purchase Contract Date: 2017-08-09
Off Market Date: 2017-08-09
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Schools
Lavonia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
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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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
3/10 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
$570,000 – $690,000
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