For Sale:12.8 acre farm.Great potential for small horse property.Multiple sites for home barn, riding ring. Beautiful property at 1561 Watson Springs Rd.There is a conservation tax easement on this property & the annual property taxes are less than $200. This land has a park-like setting w/40% woodlands and 60% open land.Rocky Branch Creek is the North West property line.The property has @ 700 ft of rd frontage on Watson Springs Road.This historic parcel was once a part of Dr. Lindsey Durham s colonial era estate.He was an early leader in the Skull Shoals community & is reputed to be Georgia's 1st millionaire.This property is on the National Historic Register.4 miles from University of Georgia s newly acquired Iron Horse farm
Vacant landProperty Type
12.8 acresLot Size
$53,977Price/Acres
Listed by Bryan Bufford• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Bought with Angie Johnson• Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
*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
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
12.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,500
Year built
2017
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Oconee County
APN
C 09 003
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 12.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 557568
Lot Size Acres: 12.8
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other
Waterfront Features: Creek
Building Information
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: C 09 003
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: 100%
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Colham Ferry
Middle Or Junior School: Oconee County
High School: Oconee County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1561 Watson Springs Road, Watkinsville GA 30677
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30677
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.331576,33.75574
Directions: From Downtown watkinsville, Take Hwy 15 south towards greensboro for approx 9 miles. Right onto Antioch Church Road. Left onto Watson Springs Road. Property will be on your left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.8 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: Oconee County
APN: C 09 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 25
Listing Information
List Price: 179000
Search Price: 165000
Close Price: 165000
Listing Id: 7405596
Original List Price: 179000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2015-02-18
Close Date: 2015-06-18
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-05-19
Off Market Date: 2015-05-19
Around this home
Schools
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.8mi
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Oconee County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
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Oconee County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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