Discover the ultimate lake-life lifestyle at 1258 Old Beacon Light Rd in Hartwell, GA, a charming and versatile Lake Hartwell home for sale offering seasonal lake views and effortless access to a nearby public boat ramp. Perfect for buyers seeking a move-in ready home with a pool, this unique property features a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout-complete with an ingenious dorm-style bonus room-and an inviting open-concept family and dining area anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Foodies and hosts will love the expansive kitchen with a breakfast bar and dedicated office nook, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched sunroom and an oversized two-car garage boasting soaring ceilings and a private, climate-controlled bonus room. Step into your private backyard oasis to find a fully fenced yard and a newly lined in-ground swimming pool with a diving board, offering the perfect blend of comfort, function, and outdoor entertainment just minutes from downtown Hartwell.
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Price cut: $6K (8/31)
$479,000
1258 Old Beacon Light Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
3beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
1.09 Acres Lot
$462,100 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceFully fenced yardPrivate climate-controlled bonus roomSeasonal lake viewsSun-drenched sunroomDedicated office nookPrivate backyard oasis
- 73 days
- 1,163
- 79
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bonnie McDonald 706-982-4978,
RE/MAX Classic
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10792944
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry, Office, Sun Room
Dining room
- Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet
Features
- Bookcases, Master On Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Seasonal View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Open Lot, Private, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Parcel number: C56A 173
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Country/Rustic,Craftsman,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Subdivision: Pine Acres Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Hartwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $352,720
- Annual tax amount: $1,944
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$462,100
$439,000 - $485,000
$3,177/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $479,000-1.2%$258/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $485,000-3%$261/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+1%$269/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listing removed | $495,000$267/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $495,000-1%$267/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000+143.9%$269/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Sold | $205,000+0.1%$110/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Pending sale | $204,800$110/sqft |
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| 6/12/2019 | Price change | $204,8000%$110/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Price change | $204,900-0.5%$110/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $205,900+34.7%$111/sqft |
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| 7/30/2014 | Sold | $152,838+70%$82/sqft |
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| 9/25/2012 | Sold | $89,900-19.2%$48/sqft |
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| 1/3/2012 | Sold | $111,286-56.3%$60/sqft |
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| 3/14/2006 | Sold | $254,400$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266 +1.7% | $141,088 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $261 -9.8% | $135,520 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $289 -87.3% | $127,370 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $2,277 +24.3% | $122,752 +29.8% |
| 2021 | $1,832 +14.3% | $94,598 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $1,603 +0.9% | $88,798 +32.7% |
| 2019 | $1,588 +21.4% | $66,913 -2.2% |
| 2018 | $1,308 -3.4% | $68,442 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $1,353 -2.8% | $66,274 -5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,392 -3% | $69,942 -3.2% |
| 2015 | $1,435 +20.5% | $72,258 -2.4% |
| 2014 | $1,190 -19% | $74,004 -1.8% |
| 2013 | $1,470 | $75,389 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $94,453 |
| 2008 | -- | $94,453 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,453 +41.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $66,852 +54.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,172 |
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Neighborhood: 30643
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Hart
- Middle: Hart
- High: Hart
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




