This great Lake Hartwell home is located just 10 minutes off I-85 in the sought-after Poplar Springs area. The front porch welcomes you to the great room, which features soaring ceilings, wood flooring, and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. The great room is open to the large dining area and the kitchen, which features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Outside, there are two covered porches (one screened) and an open grill deck. The owner's suite is on the main level and also opens onto the deck. You will also find a half bath on this level. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bath, and a loft that could be used as an office, exercise area, or for additional sleeping. The terrace level has a large rec room currently set up with a game area and a spot for watching television or gaming. This level also has one flex rooms suitable for an office, an exercise room or additional sleeping. You will find another bedroom and full bath, plus access to a large storage room which opens to the lake. This room has doors large enough for golf cart parking. There is a gentle walk to the max-size, two-slip dock with two boat lifts and an unbelievable view to one of the lake's main channels.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$256Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Spot On The Lake• Lake Hartwell Partners, LLC
This great Lake Hartwell home is located just 10 minutes off I-85 in the sought-after Poplar Springs area. The front porch welcomes you to the great room, which features soaring ceilings, wood flooring, and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. The great room is open to the large dining area and the kitchen, which features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Outside, there are two covered porches (one screened) and an open grill deck. The owner's suite is on the main level and also opens onto the deck. You will also find a half bath on this level. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bath, and a loft that could be used as an office, exercise area, or for additional sleeping. The terrace level has a large rec room currently set up with a game area and a spot for watching television or gaming. This level also has one flex rooms suitable for an office, an exercise room or additional sleeping. You will find another bedroom and full bath, plus access to a large storage room which opens to the lake. This room has doors large enough for golf cart parking. There is a gentle walk to the max-size, two-slip dock with two boat lifts and an unbelievable view to one of the lake's main channels.
WUMLS #20304846
Aug 24, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 7, 2026
Listed
$925,000
$256/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,176 (+1.8%)
$90,000 + $141,442
$231,442
2024
$5,083 (+4.2%)
$90,000 + $141,442
$231,442
2023
$4,879 (−2.2%)
$72,000 + $145,632
$217,632
2022
$4,992 (+20.1%)
$72,000 + $132,992
$204,992
2021
$4,157 (−1.0%)
$72,000 + $121,472
$193,472
2020
$4,200 (+3.5%)
$50,000 + $101,074
$151,074
2019
$4,058 (+8.4%)
$50,000 + $101,074
$151,074
2018
$3,745 (−3.8%)
$50,000 + $89,412
$139,412
2017
$3,894 (+1.3%)
$50,000 + $89,412
$139,412
2016
$3,843 (+11.0%)
$50,000 + $81,702
$131,702
2015
$3,463 (+9.7%)
$50,000 + $66,500
$116,500
2014
$3,158
$50,000 + $66,500
$116,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,616
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,616
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
060B 050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Martin, GA • 30557
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.8 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 970 Lakeshore Rd
$904,928
$20K under list price of $925K
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