225 Big Oconee River Rd, Sparta, GA 31087

Off market dec 2025 for $480K

$438,065

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,264/mo

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4,159

sq ft

225 Big Oconee River Rd, Sparta, GA 31087

About this home

Off water cozy and SPACIOUS family cabin nestled on almost 4 acres of gorgeous shady woods. Located across the street from Lake Sinclair, this cabin can house lots of family and friends with 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths! 2 story home will finished basement. Primary suite with awesome bath on main floor. Supersized laundry on main. Great kitchen with lots of cabinet space and spacious breakfast bar. Open plan with gorgeous rustic fireplace - feels like the ultimate mountain getaway retreat.... but just a few steps away from Lake Sinclair! SO PRIVATE! Upper level has loft space - the perfect area for office or small play space - Upper bedrooms are spacious with full bath. Terrace level is an apartment setting with kitchen and 2nd laundry- large open rec room, full bath and 2 additional bedrooms (neither bedroom downstairs has a window). On demand water heater. So much space for all your favorite peeps! NO RENTAL RESTRICTIONS.....NO HOA....Furnishings negotiable.

Single-familyProperty Type

2008Year Built

3.7 acresLot Size

$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Margaret Decker • Lake Homes Realty LLC

Bought with Luis Rodriguez • Keller Williams Lanier Partners

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•Source:GAMLS #10355130

Redfin Estimate

$438,065

$42K since sold in December 2025$18K since October

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This home's estimate is 44.8% lower than the average sale price ($793K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$753,500
A
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,356 sq ft
44 Sheffield Ct, Sparta, GA 31087
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,370,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,648 sq ft
199 Lakecrest Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$630,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths4,000 sq ft
410 High Bluff Ct, Milledgeville, GA 31061
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$705,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,833 sq ft
483 High Bluff Ct, Milledgeville, GA 31061
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$450,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,688 sq ft
383 Quail Ridge Ct NE, Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Market trends in 31087, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

93.4%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$380K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

74d

28 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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$230,000
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Sale history for 225 Big Oconee River Rd

Date

Event

Price

LCBR #66788

Dec 3, 2025

Sold

$480,000

$115/sq ft

Nov 24, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2025

Price Changed

$425,000

$102/sq ft

Aug 3, 2025

Price Changed

$450,000

$108/sq ft

Jul 21, 2025

Price Changed

$475,000

$114/sq ft

Aug 8, 2024

Listed

$495,000

$119/sq ft

+56

Off water cozy and SPACIOUS family cabin nestled on almost 4 acres of gorgeous shady woods. Located across the street from Lake Sinclair, this cabin can house lots of family and friends with 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths! 2 story home will finished basement. Primary suite with awesome bath on main floor. Supersized laundry on main. Great kitchen with lots of cabinet space and spacious breakfast bar. Open plan with gorgeous rustic fireplace - feels like the ultimate mountain getaway retreat. .. . but just a few steps away from Lake Sinclair! SO PRIVATE! Upper level has loft space - the perfect area for office or small play space - Upper bedrooms are spacious with full bath. Terrace level is an apartment setting with kitchen and 2nd laundry- large open rec room, full bath and 2 additional bedrooms (neither bedroom downstairs has a window). On demand water heater. So much space for all your favorite peeps! NO RENTAL RESTRICTIONS. .. .. NO HOA. .. .Furnishings negotiable.

GAMLS #10355130

Dec 3, 2025

Sold

$480,000

$115/sq ft

Nov 24, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2025

Price Changed

$425,000

$102/sq ft

Aug 3, 2025

Price Changed

$450,000

$108/sq ft

Jul 21, 2025

Price Changed

$475,000

$114/sq ft

Jul 27, 2024

Listed

$495,000

$119/sq ft

GAMLS #20081216

Apr 30, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Oct 19, 2022

Listed

$700,000

$168/sq ft

GAMLS #10028608

Sep 30, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Mar 3, 2022

Listed

$700,000

$168/sq ft

LCBR #47191

Sep 26, 2017

Sold

$129,000

$31/sq ft

Sep 15, 2017

Listed

$144,900

$35/sq ft

GAMLS #8185142

Sep 26, 2017

Sold

$129,000

$31/sq ft

May 4, 2017

Listed

$144,900

$35/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,702 (−0.3%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2024

$2,711 (+13.3%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2023

$2,393 (+1.7%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2022

$2,352 (−0.2%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2021

$2,357

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2020

$2,359

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2019

$2,360 (+2.5%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2018

$2,302

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2017

$2,301 (−4.6%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2016

$2,411 (−5.0%)

$6,590 + $70,597

$77,187

2014

$2,537

$6,590 + $70,597

$77,187

Tax history for 225 Big Oconee River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,702 (−0.3%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2024

$2,711 (+13.3%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2023

$2,393 (+1.7%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2022

$2,352 (−0.2%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2021

$2,357

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2020

$2,359

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2019

$2,360 (+2.5%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2018

$2,302

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2017

$2,301 (−4.6%)

$6,590 + $67,157

$73,747

2016

$2,411 (−5.0%)

$6,590 + $70,597

$77,187

2014

$2,537

$6,590 + $70,597

$77,187

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.75

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,646

Year built

2008

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hancock County

APN

007B 002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: Kitchen Level

Interior

Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.usamls.net/225-Big-Oconee-River-Road-Sparta-GA-31087/unbranded

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Lower Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Living Area: 4159
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 4159
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry

Room Information
Basement: Finished
Room Types: Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Deed Book: 511
Deed Page: 372

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 3.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 161172
Lot Size Acres: 3.7
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Waterfront Features: Seawall
Plat Page: 189

Building Information
Year Built: 2008
Building Area Total: 4159
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 007B 002
Tax Annual Amount: 2342.75
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Shared Well, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Phone Available

Location

Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0

HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: M E Lewis
Middle Or Junior School: Hancock Central
High School: Hancock Central

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 225 Big Oconee River Road, Sparta GA 31087
City: Sparta
County Or Parish: Hancock
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31087
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Other
Coordinates: -83.243976,33.188273
Directions: From Carrs Station, turn on Lake Sinclair Drive. Left on Island Creek Drive. Veer right on Ridge Road (gravel road - drive slowly). Stay straight- road turns into Chickasaw Trail N. Right on Tomahawk. Left on Big Oconee River Road. Home on left. NO S

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,646
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 3.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 007B 002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 61

Listing Information
List Price: 425000
Search Price: 480000
Close Price: 480000
Listing Id: 10355130
Original List Price: 495000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2024-08-08
Close Date: 2025-12-03
Due Diligence Date: 2025-11-21
Listing Contract Date: 2024-07-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-14
Off Market Date: 2025-11-14

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Schools

Lewis Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 17.5mi

2/10

Hancock Central Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 17.6mi

4/10

Hancock Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 17.6mi

3/10

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 108° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

57% 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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Sparta, GA • 31087

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$417,000 – $504,000

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Home values near 225 Big Oconee River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Big Oconee River Road, Sparta, GA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$158,077
614 Big Oconee River Road, Sparta, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$360,774

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 Big Oconee River Road, Sparta, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$257,924
63 Tomahawk Drive, Sparta, GA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2826 Sq. Ft.	$707,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 Big Oconee River Road, Sparta, GA - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$637,195
747 Chickasaw Trail North, Sparta, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$292,852

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