Private Cottage on 11.75 secluded acres in Martin, GA with a babbling creek at the border. A covered porch welcomes you to this peaceful slice of heaven. The open living (gas freestanding fireplace) and kitchen area is spacious and perfect for enjoying family time. Recent upgrades include Kitchenaid Appliances (Gas Range), upgraded light fixtures and new flooring. 1400+/- heated sf. Also on the main floor is a full bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs bedroom (or den) with a balcony view of your private surroundings. Perfect for a primary home, or a weekend retreat for all seasons. Lots of open and wooded spaces to enjoy hunting and recreational vehicles, while being just minutes from Lake Hartwell. The Balcony off the upstairs bedroom / living area gives you a wide view of your property. There's plenty of room to roam so bring your ATV's and enjoy exploring the beauty this property has to offer. Important to the seller is 7 day post closing occupancy.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
11.75 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Joni Scott• Hammock Realty North Georgia
Bought with Beth Kennedy• Hammock Realty North Georgia
Pristine home nestled on 11.75 private, secluded acres in Martin, Franklin County. Home features open living area and kitchen, large upstairs area that could serve as a second living space plus room for a home office or play space. Balcony off the upstairs living area gives you a wide view of your property. Home is nice and fresh as it has been refurbished with new floor coverings and interior paint throughout. Would be ideal for a small family, a couple downsizing or even a hunting and fishing retreat since Lake Hartwell is only minutes away. Property is mostly wooded but offers enough open spaces to offer good hunting potential. There's plenty of room to roam so bring your ATV's and enjoy exploring the beauty this property has to offer.
Public Records
Jun 24, 1999
Sold
$34,662
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,800 (+12.3%)
$43,296 + $74,686
$117,982
2024
$1,603 (+31.6%)
$43,296 + $74,686
$117,982
2023
$1,218 (+46.3%)
$26,332 + $64,359
$90,691
2016
$832 (−1.9%)
$10,508 + $20,026
$30,534
2015
$848 (+7.9%)
$10,508 + $20,026
$30,534
2014
$786
$10,508 + $18,514
$29,022
Tax history for 3551 Seymour Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,800 (+12.3%)
$43,296 + $74,686
$117,982
2024
$1,603 (+31.6%)
$43,296 + $74,686
$117,982
2023
$1,218 (+46.3%)
$26,332 + $64,359
$90,691
2016
$832 (−1.9%)
$10,508 + $20,026
$30,534
2015
$848 (+7.9%)
$10,508 + $20,026
$30,534
2014
$786
$10,508 + $18,514
$29,022
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
051 096 C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Kitchen Level
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://tour.getmytour.com/1904890
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 1400
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Above Grade Finished Area: 1400
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Gas Log
Room Information
Basement: None
Room Types: Laundry, Loft
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Concrete
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Deed Book: 1386
Deed Page: 136
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 11.75
Lot Size Square Feet: 511830
Lot Size Acres: 11.75
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Private
Waterfront Features: Creek
Water Body Name: Creek
Plat Page: 639
Building Information
Year Built: 2002
Building Area Total: 1400
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Owner
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 051 096 C
Tax Annual Amount: 1105.75
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Lavonia
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin County
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 3551 Seymour Road, Martin GA 30557
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30557
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.1344508,34.4939437
Directions: Hwy 17 North, right on Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill becomes Seymour, turn left at old chimney on right. Property is at end of road.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 11.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 051 096 C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 25
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
List Price: 249900
Search Price: 259900
Close Price: 259900
Listing Id: 9052335
Original List Price: 249900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-09-16
Close Date: 2021-10-25
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-18
Off Market Date: 2021-09-18
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Lavonia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Franklin County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
5/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
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0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $406,000
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