LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE SINCLAIR. RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 2.5 ACRES INCLUDING 40X60 SHOP/GARAGE WITH ADJACENT APARTMENT! Abundance of storage and workspace - meets multiple needs. Apartment is wide open space with open bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. Apartment has mini split for heat and air. No HOA. No rental restrictions. SELLER WILLING TO NEGOTIATE IF BUYER WANTS TO PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY WITH LAKE HOUSE ACROSS STREET AT 254 BIG OCONEE RIVER ROAD. Furnishings negotiable.
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Margaret Decker• Lake Homes Realty LLC
Bought with Luis Rodriguez• Keller Williams Lanier Partners
LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE SINCLAIR. RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 2.5 ACRES INCLUDING 40X60 SHOP/GARAGE WITH ADJACENT APARTMENT! Abundance of storage and workspace - meets multiple needs. Apartment is wide open space with open bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. Apartment has mini split for heat and air. No HOA. No rental restrictions. SELLER WILLING TO NEGOTIATE IF BUYER WANTS TO PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY WITH LAKE HOUSE ACROSS STREET AT 254 BIG OCONEE RIVER ROAD. Furnishings negotiable.
GAMLS #10355245
Dec 3, 2025
Sold
$80,000
$95/sq ft
Nov 24, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2025
Price Changed
$199,000
$237/sq ft
Jul 20, 2025
Price Changed
$245,000
$292/sq ft
Jul 27, 2024
Listed
$295,000
$351/sq ft
GAMLS #20081211
Apr 30, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2022
Listed
$280,000
$333/sq ft
GAMLS #10028610
Sep 30, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2022
Listed
$300,000
$357/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$866 (−0.3%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2024
$869 (+8.5%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2023
$801 (+6.3%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2022
$753 (−0.2%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2021
$755
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2020
$756
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2019
$756 (+2.5%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2018
$738
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2017
$737 (−0.1%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2016
$738 (+326.6%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2014
$173
$5,282
Tax history for 255 Big Oconee River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$866 (−0.3%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2024
$869 (+8.5%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2023
$801 (+6.3%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2022
$753 (−0.2%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2021
$755
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2020
$756
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2019
$756 (+2.5%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2018
$738
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2017
$737 (−0.1%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2016
$738 (+326.6%)
$5,282 + $18,346
$23,628
2014
$173
$5,282
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Hancock County
APN
007B 003
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Feb 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 5
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: Kitchen Level
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Living Area: 840
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Agent
Above Grade Finished Area: 840
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: One
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Flooring: Other
Fireplaces Total: 0
Room Information
Basement: None
Room Types: Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Other
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Other
Deed Book: 455
Deed Page: 68
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 2.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 108900
Lot Size Acres: 2.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Waterfront Features: Seawall
Plat Page: 189
Building Information
Year Built: 2014
Building Area Total: 840
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Agent
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 007B 003
Tax Annual Amount: 750.59
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: 255 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: -83.245826,33.189399
Directions: From Carrs Station, turn on Lake Sinclair Drive. Left on Island Creek. 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. Garage property on righ
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 007B 003
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 4, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 18
Listing Information
List Price: 199000
Search Price: 80000
Close Price: 80000
Listing Id: 10355245
Original List Price: 295000
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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