Off Market Jul 2024 for $139K

$136,736

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $957/mo

Land

•

3.70

acres (lot)

494 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 30565

About this home

Discover the perfect setting for your dream home on this beautiful 3.7-acre lot, conveniently located just a short distance from Athens, GA. This gently sloping property offers a natural landscape, ideal for a custom home design. With water and electricity readily available and a septic tank already in place, this lot is primed for immediate development. Enjoy the tranquility of country living while still being close to the vibrant amenities of Athens, including shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you're planning to build your forever home or a weekend retreat, this property offers endless possibilities and represents a fantastic investment opportunity. Don't miss out on making this idyllic location your own. Contact us today to learn more and start planning your future on this exceptional piece of land.

Vacant landProperty Type

3.7 acresLot Size

$36,956Price/Acres

Listed by Marcelo Buril • Greater Athens Properties

Bought with Charles Dean • Anchor Home Realty, LLC

Source:FMLS #7407338

Redfin Estimate

$136,736

$2,264 since sold in July 2024$45K since August

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 49.9% lower than the average sale price ($273K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$340,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,334 sq ft
334 Summit Heights Dr, Nicholson, GA 30565
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$302,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
141 Rabbit Run Rd, Nicholson, GA 30565
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$250,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
306 Shilo Rd, Nicholson, GA 30565
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$184,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft
301 J S Williamson Ct, Nicholson, GA 30565
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,148 sq ft
196 Autumn Dr, Nicholson, GA 30565
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$310,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
105 Taylor Brook Ln, Nicholson, GA 30565

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Market trends in 30565, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$275K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 8 HRS AGO
$325,000
3 beds2 baths2,190 sq ft
176 Woodpecker Ln, Nicholson, GA 30565
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Sale history for 494 Watkins Farm Rd

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #7407338

Jul 12, 2024

Sold

$139,000

Jun 20, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 10, 2024

Listed

$139,000

GAMLS #10306058

Jul 12, 2024

Sold

$139,000

Jun 14, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 3, 2024

Contingent

—

May 30, 2024

Price Changed

$139,000

May 21, 2024

Listed

$155,000

Hive MLS #CM1017347

Jul 12, 2024

Sold

$139,000

May 21, 2024

Listed

$139,000

FMLS #7060261

Jun 15, 2022

Sold

$135,000

Jun 6, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 3, 2022

Listed

$135,000

GAMLS #20046941

Jun 15, 2022

Sold

$135,000

Jun 6, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 3, 2022

Listed

$135,000

GAMLS #20044065

Jun 15, 2022

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 2022

Listed

$135,000

Public Records

May 27, 2004

Sold

$82,000

Public Records

May 29, 1998

Sold

$65,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,995 (+131.2%)

$44,480 + $138,112

$182,592

2024

$1,295 (−2.7%)

$44,480 + $73,912

$118,392

2023

$1,331 (+180.9%)

$44,600 + $6,072

$50,672

2022

$474 (+1.0%)

$44,600 + $6,072

$50,672

2021

$469 (−8.7%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2020

$514 (−1.5%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2019

$521 (−2.0%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2018

$532 (+5.8%)

$15,160 + $3,052

$18,212

2017

$503 (−0.5%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2016

$505 (+0.3%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2014

$503 (+1.3%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2013

$497

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

Tax history for 494 Watkins Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,995 (+131.2%)

$44,480 + $138,112

$182,592

2024

$1,295 (−2.7%)

$44,480 + $73,912

$118,392

2023

$1,331 (+180.9%)

$44,600 + $6,072

$50,672

2022

$474 (+1.0%)

$44,600 + $6,072

$50,672

2021

$469 (−8.7%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2020

$514 (−1.5%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2019

$521 (−2.0%)

$15,160 + $2,952

$18,112

2018

$532 (+5.8%)

$15,160 + $3,052

$18,212

2017

$503 (−0.5%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2016

$505 (+0.3%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2014

$503 (+1.3%)

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

2013

$497

$14,103 + $3,083

$17,186

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1987

Style

Mobile/Manufactured Home

County

Jackson County

APN

015 046

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Agricultural Rural Farm District

The A-2 zoning district is composed chiefly of open land, small agricultural uses, and individual single-family homes including manufactured homes. The A-2 zoning district is intended to be compatible with and implement the agricultural and rural character areas described in the comprehensive plan, and it is intended to implement the intensive agriculture, agricultural/forestry, residential agricultural character area only, and public/institutional land use categories of the future land use plan as provided in the comprehensive plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Kennel
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
Master Bathroom Features: None

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: None

Exterior

Property Information
Fencing: Perimeter
Possible Use: Residential
Habitable Residence: No

Land Information
Timber: Mixed
Vegetation: Cleared, Grassed, Partially Wooded

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 3.70 ACRES PLAT BK 51 PG 171

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School: East Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: East Jackson
High School: East Jackson

Location Information
Directions: From Athens, head North on Hwy 441. Make a right turn onto Old Athens Rd. Take the first road to your right, Watkins Farm Rd. The property will be on your right side.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Jackson - GA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.69 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 015 046

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Around this home

Schools

East Jackson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi

7/10

East Jackson Comprehensive High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

6/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Home values near 494 Watkins Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$244,361
344 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$323,855
919 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$309,848

Address	Redfin Estimate
293 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$772,101
608 Watkins Farm Rd, Nicholson, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2314 Sq. Ft.	$569,732

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