Off Market Aug 2025 for $660K

$674,230

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,531/mo

•

1,840

sq ft

526 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553

About this home

Adorable Waterfront Cottage on Lake Hartwell - Riverbend Subdivision. Welcome to your perfect lakeside retreat! Nestled in the desirable and well-established Riverbend Peninsula Subdivision, this charming 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath waterfront cottage is ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, just off the point near Buoy T65A on the 60' deep, main Tugaloo River Channel. The home is full of character and thoughtful upgrades, starting with a brand-new roof and continuing inside with premium stainless steel Bosch and Jenn-Air Appliances, a center island with indoor grill, fold-out pantry, granite countertops, separate dining room with beautiful view of the lake. Tile flooring in both kitchen and baths. The spacious main bedroom includes a private sunroom with serene lake views, perfect for morning coffee or peaceful evenings. A large home office offers ample space for remote work or creative pursuits, tucked conveniently between the two bedrooms. Enjoy year-round relaxation on the screened-in back porch, which overlooks your private dock and calm cove. Just steps away, a gentle walk leads you to the water's edge. This property includes Corp of Engineers approval on file for maximum dock size and cart path - everything you need to make the most of lake life. Located just 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and only an hour from both Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC, this home offers the ideal balance of seclusion and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time waterfront lifestyle, this cottage is the perfect spot to relax, recharge and make memories. Don't miss out on this rare waterfront opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

12 spacesParking

Listed by Cindy Welch • Dockside Realty LLC

Bought with Michael Miller • Keller Williams Lake Hartwell

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Redfin Estimate

$674,230

$14K since sold in August 2025$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($502K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$640,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
708 Knottywood Dr, Lavonia, GA 30553
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$721,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,781 sq ft
229 Joann Cir, Fair Play, SC 29643
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$450,000
C
2 beds2.5 baths2,288 sq ft
215 Boxwood Ln, Westminster, SC 29693
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$240,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,253 sq ft
83 Poplar Springs Resort Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$310,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,303 sq ft
102 Blossom Ct, Westminster, SC 29693
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,652 sq ft
256 Siesta St, Lavonia, GA 30553

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$2,257/mo

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Market trends in 30553, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.7%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$293K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

97d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

New listings for sale

$255,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,342 sq ft
59 Wright St #69, Lavonia, GA 30553
COMING SOON
$290,000
3 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
354 Ricks Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
$300,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,052 sq ft
7 Stillwater Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
$449,000
3 beds2 baths1,749 sq ft
268 Park Place Dr, Lavonia, GA 30553
3D WALKTHROUGH
$249,000
3 beds2 baths960 sq ft
121 Lake View Ct, Lavonia, GA 30553
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Sale history for 526 Riverbend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,442 (+25.9%)

$100,000 + $98,623

$198,623

2024

$3,527 (+2.3%)

$100,000 + $98,623

$198,623

2023

$3,447 (−4.0%)

$80,000 + $71,018

$151,018

2022

$3,590 (+1.6%)

$80,000 + $64,822

$144,822

2021

$3,534 (+2.9%)

$80,000 + $59,136

$139,136

2020

$3,433 (+3.5%)

$76,000 + $52,444

$128,444

2019

$3,317 (+5.9%)

$76,000 + $47,480

$123,480

2018

$3,132 (−3.8%)

$76,000 + $40,576

$116,576

2017

$3,256 (+0.7%)

$76,000 + $40,576

$116,576

2016

$3,232 (+6.4%)

$76,000 + $34,778

$110,778

2015

$3,038 (+9.7%)

$76,000 + $26,189

$102,189

2014

$2,770

$76,000 + $26,189

$102,189

Tax history for 526 Riverbend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,442 (+25.9%)

$100,000 + $98,623

$198,623

2024

$3,527 (+2.3%)

$100,000 + $98,623

$198,623

2023

$3,447 (−4.0%)

$80,000 + $71,018

$151,018

2022

$3,590 (+1.6%)

$80,000 + $64,822

$144,822

2021

$3,534 (+2.9%)

$80,000 + $59,136

$139,136

2020

$3,433 (+3.5%)

$76,000 + $52,444

$128,444

2019

$3,317 (+5.9%)

$76,000 + $47,480

$123,480

2018

$3,132 (−3.8%)

$76,000 + $40,576

$116,576

2017

$3,256 (+0.7%)

$76,000 + $40,576

$116,576

2016

$3,232 (+6.4%)

$76,000 + $34,778

$110,778

2015

$3,038 (+9.7%)

$76,000 + $26,189

$102,189

2014

$2,770

$76,000 + $26,189

$102,189

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

1,840

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

060F 017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 12
Total Number Of Slips: 1
Parking Features: Guest, Carport, Attached, Parking Pad, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Rear Stairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Living Area: 1840
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1840
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: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Separate Room
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Country Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Room Types: Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Other, Sun Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stone
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatments

Pool Information
Has Spa
SpaFeatures: Bath

Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Covered Dock, Outbuilding
Deed Book: 1236
Deed Page: 99

Land Information
Land Lot: 017

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 24829.2
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 24829.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Sloped
Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 100
Waterfront Features: Corps of Engineers Control, Deep Water Access, Dock Rights, Floating Dock, Lake, Lake Privileges
Water Body Name: Hartwell Lake
Plat Page: 183

Building Information
Year Built: 1978
Building Area Total: 1840
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 060F 017
Tax Annual Amount: 3527
Tax Year: 2024

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available

Location

HOA Information
No
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: 526 Riverbend Road, Lavonia GA 30553
City: Lavonia
County Or Parish: Franklin
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30553
Country: US
District: 213
Subdivision Name: RIVERBEND
Coordinates: -83.090029,34.517354
Directions: I-85 Exit 173 Lavonia / Hwy 17. By Hardee's, turn onto Smith Rd. Right/Gerrard Rd. Left/Hwy 328 Gumlog Rd. 3.4 miles, Right onto Poplar Springs Rd. at Dollar General. 1.3 miles, Right onto Riverbend Road into Riverbend Subdivision. Straight to peninsula's dead-end cul-de-sac with Property on Right at 526.

Community Information
Community Features: Lake

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Franklin County
APN: 060F 017

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 48

Listing Information
Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
List Price: 679000
Search Price: 660000
Close Price: 660000
Listing Id: 10346788
Original List Price: 679000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2024-07-26
Close Date: 2025-08-15
Listing Contract Date: 2024-07-25
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-07-15
Return To Market Date: 2025-05-08
Off Market Date: 2025-07-15

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Schools

Lavonia Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi

5/10

Franklin County Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi

5/10

Franklin County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.6mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

5% 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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Lavonia, GA • 30553

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$641,000 – $776,000

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Home values near 526 Riverbend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
506 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$324,725
371 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$222,678

Address	Redfin Estimate
459 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$436,246
334 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1579 Sq. Ft.	$328,067

Address	Redfin Estimate
351 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$424,214
560 Riverbend Rd, Lavonia, GA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5861 Sq. Ft.	$846,157

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