Welcome to Sumter 159. 159 +/- acres with a lodge. A beautiful tract of land that offers excellent hunting potential with a cozy warm lodge to entertain and create wonderful memories. Located in South Georgia nestled between Plains Georgia and Americus Georgia. This property offers excellent whitetail hunting and turkey hunting. Offering trophy whitetail that the southern areas of Georgia are known for. With a well-kept trail system, you will have no issues navigating your property to access hunting spots or just go on a nature walk. With a beautiful mixture of hardwoods Sumter 159 truly does offer great views. With deer stands and feeders in place Sumter 159 is pretty much a turnkey hunting getaway. Being only minutes from Americus Ga. you will have access to shopping, restaurants and other amenities. ENJOY THE 2,000 SQUARE FOOT LODGE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Featuring four bedrooms, a living area, two full baths, a laundry room and full kitchen, there is plenty of space for everyone. The back deck provides a beautiful view of a hardwood bottom and a covered gazebo grilling area is a great place to hang out, entertain and tell stories. Just outside the lodge, you will find approximately a 20'x30' shop to store ATV's and UTV's. Additionally, there is a pole barn for storing tractors and implements to keep them out of the weather. If you are looking for a nice hunting tract with living and entertaining accommodations, you need not look any further than the Sumter 159.
Vacant landProperty Type
159 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Phillip Vogler• SmallTown Hunting Properties & Real
Bought with Phillip Vogler• SmallTown Hunting Properties & Real
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Market trends in 31780, GA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.6%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$314K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
113d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 571 Bob Dodson Rd
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10572472
Oct 14, 2025
Sold
$874,500
Sep 6, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 27, 2025
Listed
$874,500
GAMLS #10359509
Jul 22, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2025
Price Changed
$3,316,500
Mar 18, 2025
Price Changed
$3,919,500
Nov 1, 2024
Price Changed
$4,100,000
Jul 1, 2024
Listed
$4,300,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,454 (+2.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2024
$1,421 (+2.2%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2023
$1,391
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2022
$1,391 (−0.1%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2021
$1,393 (−2.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2020
$1,425 (+5.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2019
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2018
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2017
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
Tax history for 571 Bob Dodson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,454 (+2.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2024
$1,421 (+2.2%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2023
$1,391
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2022
$1,391 (−0.1%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2021
$1,393 (−2.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2020
$1,425 (+5.3%)
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2019
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2018
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
2017
$1,353
$2,000 + $28,632
$30,632
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,717
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sumter County
APN
2609 116 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 18, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Exterior
Property Information
Current Use: Recreational
Possible Use: Hunting, Timber
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 159
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 6926040
Lot Size Acres: 159
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private
Building Information
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 26091162, 26091161, 26111408
Tax Annual Amount: 3299
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
No
School Information
Elementary School: Sumter County Primary/Elementa
Middle Or Junior School: Sumter County
High School: Ameri Sumt
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 571 Bob Dodson Road, Plains GA 31780
City: Plains
County Or Parish: Sumter
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31780
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -84.351564,32.064504
Directions: Directions from Americus, GA: Travel 5 miles west on GA HWY 280. Turn right on Bob Dodson Road and proceed 2.3 miles. Turn left and in 0.3 miles the property will be on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,717
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Sumter County
APN: 2609 116 1
Home facts updated by county records on May 18, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 28
Listing Information
List Price: 874500
Search Price: 874500
Close Price: 874500
Listing Id: 10572472
Original List Price: 874500
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2025-07-27
Close Date: 2025-10-14
Due Diligence Date: 2025-09-09
Listing Contract Date: 2025-07-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-29
Off Market Date: 2025-08-29
Around this home
Schools
Sumter County Intermediate School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 8.4mi
4/10
Sumter County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
3/10
Sumter County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
Plains, GA • 31780
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 5.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.