Dreaming of having a farmhouse in the country? This beautiful, 3 BR 2BA, cracker style farmhouse in Screven County, GA was originally constructed in 1925 and contains 1782 square feet of living space. Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of country living while swinging on the old front porch. Amongst this 3.8 acres, you will find beautiful large oaks, well cared for grape vines, a three-vehicle detached carport with storage/workshop and 2 additional outbuildings for storage or working space. With its straight lines, simple details, and deep porch, this cracker style home is picturesque of days gone by!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.8 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,782
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Screven County
APN
165 016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Carport, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
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: Rear Stairs, Master Downstairs
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, None
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 165528
Lot Size Acres: 3.8
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Building Information
Year Built: 1925
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 165 016
Tax Annual Amount: 882.68
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Screven County
Middle Or Junior School: Screven County
High School: Screven County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 216 Bens Branch, Newington GA 30446
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30446
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -81.4496125,32.578295
Directions: From Springfield, travel 14 mi on Hwy 21 South. Turn right onto Clyo-Kildare Rd. After 3.5 mi, turn left onto Springfield Rd. In 2.4 mi, turn left onto Runs Branch Rd. Bens Branch will be 1.6 mi on left. Home will be .2 mi on your right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Screven County
APN: 165 016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 37
Listing Information
Special Listing Conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship
List Price: 235000
Search Price: 222500
Close Price: 222500
Listing Id: 9032395
Original List Price: 240000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-08-13
Close Date: 2021-10-22
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-24
Off Market Date: 2021-09-24
Around this home
Schools
Screven County Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 16.5mi
5/10
Screven County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.8mi
7/10
Screven County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.2mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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