Beautiful Lake House Retreat on deep water Listen to the waves crashing on your beach as you sit on the porch watching the Sun set across the lake. This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on Lake Hartwell features a main floor with an open concept and vaulted ceilings with kitchen, dining, and family room with a stone fireplace and shiplap feature wall. Whether it is a city escape, potential rental property, or permanent residence, this house does it all. Home comes mostly furnished with a master bedroom and on suite and a second bedroom and bath on the main floor. Lower floor has 3 bedrooms, bath, storage, and an open recreation room for relaxing or having fun. Screened porches on both levels with deck access on either side give awesome views of the water. A concrete cart path leads to the beach with deep water and a covered dock complete with lifts for a boat and a jet ski. Custom bar and colorful chairs make this the ultimate fun destination for spending time with family and friends swimming, boating, fishing, or just enjoying the view! This house has a brand new roof, gutters, and a 10' x 12' shed for storing all your tools or lake toys. Come experience lake living at its finest! Call to set up your appointment today
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Theresa Jordan• Land & Lake Realty, Inc.
Bought with Andrew Linton• Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
Unbelievable views! Beautiful sunrise on the cove and sunset from the screen porches. Close corp line on great water with sandy beach. Open living areas with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, ample windows allowing outside light, 2 screen porches and multiple decks. The main level offers a kitchen that opens to the main living area. The kitchen features granite counters, double sink and a dining bar. The great room takes you out to a nice size screen porch. The master and one other bedroom with two full baths are on the main level. The master bedroom and guest bedroom have outdoor access to their own decks. The lower level includes a rec area, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Two bedrooms between main and lower levels used as office space. Second screen porch
WUMLS #20201754
Nov 1, 2018
Sold
$357,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 15, 2018
Listed
$364,900
$165/sq ft
+31
Unbelievable views! Beautiful sunrise on the cove and sunset from the screen porches. Close Corp line on great water with sandy beach. Fish or swim from your dock. Take in the wildlife from your kayak or paddle board. Great place for family fun; water skiing, wake boarding and tubing. Easy water access to your dock from newly constructed double wide staircase. This home fits guest galore-will sleep up to 14. Open living areas with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, ample windows allowing outside light, 2 screen porches and multiple decks. GREAT OUTSIDE LIVING SPACE. .. .. The main level offers a kitchen that opens to the living area. The kitchen features granite counters, double sink and a dining bar. The great room takes you out to a nice size screen porch. The master and one other bedroom with 2 full baths are on the main level and both have outside access to their own decks. The lower level includes a rec area, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Two bedrooms between the main and lower levels are being used as office space. From the rec area you walk outside to a second screened porch and more decks. Walk on the paved sidewalk to the lake and enjoy a covered slip dock. You are situated on great water with open views. You will appreciate this CATCH!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,718 (+28.6%)
$44,133 + $164,168
$208,301
2024
$4,445 (+0.4%)
$44,133 + $108,607
$152,740
2023
$4,426 (+6.5%)
$44,133 + $101,218
$145,351
2022
$4,156 (+12.5%)
$44,133 + $95,475
$139,608
2021
$3,695 (−1.2%)
$44,133 + $74,045
$118,178
2020
$3,741 (−0.4%)
$44,133 + $74,324
$118,457
2019
$3,756 (+15.6%)
$44,133 + $74,324
$118,457
2018
$3,250 (−1.7%)
$44,133 + $58,369
$102,502
2017
$3,305 (+1.6%)
$44,133 + $58,487
$102,620
2016
$3,254 (−6.6%)
$44,133 + $58,487
$102,620
2014
$3,484
$44,134 + $59,094
$103,228
Tax history for 79 Waters Edge
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,718 (+28.6%)
$44,133 + $164,168
$208,301
2024
$4,445 (+0.4%)
$44,133 + $108,607
$152,740
2023
$4,426 (+6.5%)
$44,133 + $101,218
$145,351
2022
$4,156 (+12.5%)
$44,133 + $95,475
$139,608
2021
$3,695 (−1.2%)
$44,133 + $74,045
$118,178
2020
$3,741 (−0.4%)
$44,133 + $74,324
$118,457
2019
$3,756 (+15.6%)
$44,133 + $74,324
$118,457
2018
$3,250 (−1.7%)
$44,133 + $58,369
$102,502
2017
$3,305 (+1.6%)
$44,133 + $58,487
$102,620
2016
$3,254 (−6.6%)
$44,133 + $58,487
$102,620
2014
$3,484
$44,134 + $59,094
$103,228
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,208
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stephens County
APN
072G 064
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 2
Total Number Of Slips: 1
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
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Basement: Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
Room Types: Laundry, Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Covered Dock
Security Features: Security System
Deed Book: 1164
Deed Page: 341
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 30056.4
Lot Size Square Feet: 30056.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private, Sloped
Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
Plat Page: 187
Building Information
Year Built: 1988
Building Area Total: 2208
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 072G 064
Tax Annual Amount: 3741
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Liberty
Middle Or Junior School: Stephens County
High School: Stephens County
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 79 Waters Edge, Martin GA 30557
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30557
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Waters Edge
Coordinates: -83.1330038,34.5221142
Directions: Head northwest on Jones St 25 s (0.2 mi) Follow Gerrard Rd to GA-328 N/Gumlog Rd in Gumlog 3 min (2.0 mi) Turn left onto GA-328 N/Gumlog Rd 8 min (6.0 mi) Follow Seven Forks Rd and Waters Edge to Waters Edge Ext 3 min (1.7 mi) 79 Waters Edge Ext
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Stephens County
APN: 072G 064
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 43
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA
List Price: 489000
Search Price: 492000
Close Price: 492000
Listing Id: 9054081
Original List Price: 489000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-09-20
Close Date: 2021-11-15
Listing Contract Date: 2021-09-19
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-23
Off Market Date: 2021-09-23
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Schools
Big A Elementary School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 9.2mi
Stephens County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi
5/10
Stephens County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
5/10
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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
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$588,000 – $711,000
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