This great Lake Hartwell home has charm that won't quit. The concrete drive has plenty of room for parking for your family and friends. The lake level has a great room, kitchen, dining area, full bath and opens onto a cozy covered patio overlooking the lake. The upper levels have three bedrooms and two more baths, for 3 total bedrooms and 3 full baths. Two of the upper-level bedrooms open onto a large covered porch overlooking the lake. The home has been delightfully remodeled with tile and wood floors, granite counters, and shiplap on several accent walls. There is a gentle walk to the covered slip dock with boat lift on the main channel. There are two out-buildings for additional storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Spot On The Lake• Lake Hartwell Partners, LLC
Bought with Michael Miller• Lake Hartwell Partners, LLC
This great Lake Hartwell home has charm that won't quit. The concrete drive has plenty of room for parking for your family and friends. The lake level has a great room, kitchen, dining area, full bath and opens onto a cozy covered patio overlooking the lake. The upper levels have three bedrooms and two more baths, for 3 total bedrooms and 3 full baths. Two of the upper-level bedrooms open onto a large covered porch overlooking the lake. The home has been delightfully remodeled with tile and wood floors, granite counters, and shiplap on several accent walls. There is a gentle walk to the covered slip dock with boat lift on the main channel. There are two out-buildings for additional storage.
WUMLS #20239623
Jun 29, 2021
Sold
$530,000
$255/sq ft
May 25, 2021
Pending
—
May 25, 2021
Contingent
—
May 25, 2021
Listed
$500,000
$240/sq ft
WUMLS #20174903
May 21, 2016
Sold
$323,000
$155/sq ft
Mar 25, 2016
Listed
$339,000
$163/sq ft
+17
If you're looking for a Lake Hartwell getaway with character. .. .this is it! Charming cottage situated on an almost level lakefront lot on Hartwell Lake on the main Tugaloo River Channel. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets and ceramic tile countertops. Covered Slip Dock in place on deep year round water! Upper Level Lakeside Covered Deck & Large Patio below for outside entertaining. This home is being sold mostly furnished. Won't last at this price!
WUMLS #124948
Feb 22, 2006
Sold
$371,000
$178/sq ft
Nov 7, 2005
Listed
$389,900
$187/sq ft
WUMLS #89936
Jan 21, 2003
Sold
$226,000
$109/sq ft
Nov 16, 2002
Listed
$269,000
$129/sq ft
WUMLS #90032
Jan 21, 2003
Sold
$226,000
$109/sq ft
Nov 16, 2002
Listed
$269,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,370
2024
$1,370 (−1.3%)
2023
$1,388
2022
$1,388 (−67.6%)
2021
$4,289 (−0.8%)
2020
$4,324
2019
$4,324 (+2.7%)
2018
$4,212 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,179 (+32.0%)
2016
$3,166
2013
$3,166
$8,242 + $6,486
$14,728
Tax history for 281 Bertha Allen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,370
2024
$1,370 (−1.3%)
2023
$1,388
2022
$1,388 (−67.6%)
2021
$4,289 (−0.8%)
2020
$4,324
2019
$4,324 (+2.7%)
2018
$4,212 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,179 (+32.0%)
2016
$3,166
2013
$3,166
$8,242 + $6,486
$14,728
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,064
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oconee County
APN
314-01-02-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
CFD
Control Free District
The control free district is intended to be the initial zoning district for all parcels within the jurisdiction at the time of initial adoption of zoning in Oconee County, only; any parcel subsequently rezoned to any other district shall not be a part of the control free district at any future date.
Mar 2, 2026 • Final
Residential
New construction
Feb 2, 2026 • Final
Residential
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Master Suite Features: Double Sink, Full Bath, Shower - Separate