Privacy, Great Schools & Adjacent to National Forest! Oconee Retreat is a 38.74-acre property located in southern Oconee County, GA. This truly one-of-a-kind offering adjoins a 215-acre U.S. National Forest tract with frontage along the Apalachee River. Ideal for a family or individual seeking to establish a farm, homestead, or private retreat within a highly desirable community, this property offers the peace of mind of bordering protected public land. The future owner will have the opportunity to build a home, create a farm, or develop a secluded retreat on approximately 38 acres, while also enjoying convenient access to the adjoining 215 acres of public land. The neighboring National Forest tract is part of the Redlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA), providing additional recreational opportunities including hunting and outdoor enjoyment (subject to WMA regulations). The opportunity to own property in Oconee County that directly borders protected National Forest land is a rare find.
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$1,239,680
1500 Middlebrooks Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
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38.74Acres
Agriculture
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38.74 Acres Lot
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What's special
Adjacent to national forest
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jesse Johnson 706-614-4855,
Johnson Land
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10700514
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 38.74 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: A 11 014A
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watkinsville
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $234
- Date on market: 2/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 189 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,239,680 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30677
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: High Shoals
- Middle: Oconee
- High: Oconee
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







