174 Matthews School Rd, Winder, GA offers an excellent opportunity to own 0.85 acres in a convenient Barrow County location close to schools, shopping, dining, and popular Fort Yargo State Park. The property features a mix of hardwoods and pines and offers potential for a new homesite or investment opportunity, with the lay of the land potentially suitable for a slab home or possibly a basement. An adjoining 3.94-acre tract is also currently available, creating the opportunity to purchase approximately 4.79 acres combined. An existing home is located on the property but is considered unsafe and will likely need to be demolished and removed; DO NOT ENTER THE HOME. No soil testing has been completed but there is a septic tank, and buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding soils, utilities, zoning, development potential, demolition requirements, and intended use. Located in Barrow County and the Apalachee High School district, this property offers a great combination of location, acreage, and possibilities for the future.
Median sale price in this area is $353,839. (413% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
No specified interior features
Bedrooms
No specified bedroom features
Bathrooms
No specified master bathroom features
Exterior features
Mixed timber on the property
Other vegetation type
County road frontage with asphalt road access
No waterfront frontage
Home design
Residential use (not a habitable residence)
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 174 Matthews School Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7835358
Sep 10, 2026
Listed
$69,000
GAMLS #10843020
Sep 10, 2026
Listed
$69,000
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174 Matthews School Rd, Winder, GA offers an excellent opportunity to own 0.85 acres in a convenient Barrow County location close to schools, shopping, dining, and popular Fort Yargo State Park. The property features a mix of hardwoods and pines and offers potential for a new homesite or investment opportunity, with the lay of the land potentially suitable for a slab home or possibly a basement. An adjoining 3.94-acre tract is also currently available, creating the opportunity to purchase approximately 4.79 acres combined. An existing home is located on the property but is considered unsafe and will likely need to be demolished and removed; DO NOT ENTER THE HOME. No soil testing has been completed but there is a septic tank, and buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding soils, utilities, zoning, development potential, demolition requirements, and intended use. Located in Barrow County and the Apalachee High School district, this property offers a great combination of location, acreage, and possibilities for the future.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,864 (+2.7%)
$20,000 + $56,627
$76,627
2024
$1,815 (+0.6%)
$20,000 + $56,627
$76,627
2023
$1,805 (+59.4%)
$18,000 + $55,004
$73,004
2022
$1,132 (+122.3%)
$18,000 + $55,004
$73,004
2021
$509 (−0.3%)
$10,000 + $28,752
$38,752
2020
$511 (+1.3%)
$10,000 + $5,895
$15,895
2019
$504 (+3.0%)
$10,000 + $5,895
$15,895
2018
$489 (+9.0%)
$10,000 + $5,388
$15,388
2017
$449 (+37.3%)
$10,000 + $4,600
$14,600
2016
$327 (−65.1%)
$10,000 + $4,600
$14,600
2014
$937 (+24.0%)
$4,900 + $30,280
$35,180
2013
$756 (−1.0%)
$4,900 + $27,863
$32,763
2012
$763 (−2.2%)
$4,900 + $27,863
$32,763
2011
$780 (−3.0%)
$7,000 + $29,719
$36,719
2010
$804 (−3.1%)
$8,000 + $30,735
$38,735
2009
$830 (+14.7%)
$10,000 + $31,389
$41,389
2008
$724
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,748
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,748
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barrow County
APN
XX068 087
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R1
Low Density Single-Family Residential District
The R-1 low density single-family residential district is established to provide locations for single-family detached residential uses on individual lots, conventional subdivisions, any type of master planned developments, and residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-1 district, they are to be designed and built to ensure density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this Development Code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winder, GA • 30680
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 174 Matthews School Rd
$68,929
$71 under list price of $69K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $235K to $335K.