4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 square foot brick ranch sitting on 69.78 acres hosting a 23-acre lake located at 161 Mount Bethel Road, Commerce, GA. Just 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85, 4 miles from Commerce and less than 30 minutes from Athens. This is one of those properties that is hard to duplicate. Located in an ideal setting that still feels like old Banks County, you get the rural charm, privacy and recreational lifestyle of the country while still having the modern amenities and convenience folks are looking for. You are just minutes from I-85 and all the shopping, dining and conveniences Banks Crossing has to offer. Built in 2002, the home is a well-maintained four-sided brick ranch featuring a split-bedroom floor plan. The entrance foyer opens into a large vaulted family room overlooking the screened-in back porch. Three bedrooms are located off the family room side of the home with a full bathroom, making a great setup for kids, company or a home office. The master bedroom offers a wide doorway for wheelchair accessibility, a spacious walk-in closet and private ensuite with a tub/shower combination. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, an electric cooktop and wall oven. A large walk-in crawl space houses the home's mechanical systems while also providing plenty of additional storage. What truly separates this property from the market is the 23-acre private lake. The lake was intentionally constructed for slalom water skiing and includes a concrete boat ramp, covered dock and large wet slip. Whether you want to ski, fish, hunt waterfowl and deer without having to leave your home place or simply enjoy the water, this lake offers something you just don't find on the average property. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie and a healthy population of bream. The backwaters also provide top-quality waterfowl habitat, with wood ducks and mallards regularly using and roosting on the property. Add in an abundance of deer calling the property home and you have a true recreational paradise right outside your back door. At the west end of the lake is a small island offering some of the best sunset views on the property. A stationary dock with one slip and a covered dock area sits adjacent to the concrete boat ramp, giving you a great place to keep the boat, fish, cook out or spend an afternoon with family and friends. The home and lake improvements have been well maintained and are ready for the next owner to make their own personal updates and start enjoying the property the day you buy it! Location is another major advantage. You can enjoy nearly 70 acres and your own 23-acre lake while being only 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85. Shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. Athens is less than 30 minutes away for UGA game-day weekends, and you're within an easy drive of the North Georgia mountains, wineries and Metro Atlanta. - this property is truly one of a kind. You will not find many properties in this market that offer this combination of land, water, recreation and location. Reach out to the listing agent today to schedule a private ATV driven tour today. For additional land photos and media for this property check out GAMLS #10825505
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$1,315,000
161 Mount Bethel Rd, Commerce, GA 30530
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
69.78 Acres Lot
$1,259,700 Zestimate®
$548/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained four-sided brick ranchLarge vaulted family roomSplit-bedroom floor planScreened-in back porch
- 16 days
- 932
- 86
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Phillip Wilson 678-791-3483,
Georgia Land Brokerage
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10825477
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Mud Room, Laundry Closet
Features
- High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock, Water Feature
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access, Dock Rights, Lake, Lake Privileges, Private, Swim Dock
- Body of water: Private Lake
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 69.78 Acres
- Features: Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Dock, Garage(s), Stationary Dock, Workshop
- Parcel number: B67 048
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Commerce
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $548/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $844,687
- Annual tax amount: $3,949
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,259,700
$1.20M - $1.32M
$2,402/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,315,000+33.5%$548/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Sold | $985,000-17.9%$410/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 2/10/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 2/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 1/22/2024 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$500/sqft |
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| 11/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000-7.7%$500/sqft |
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| 11/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/26/2022 | Price change | $1,299,500-7.2%$541/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,399,999$583/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,867 +2.6% | $337,875 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $3,770 +11.1% | $326,060 +9% |
| 2023 | $3,394 +9.7% | $299,224 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $3,093 +0.7% | $282,993 +15% |
| 2021 | $3,073 +14.3% | $246,133 +22.7% |
| 2020 | $2,688 -1.3% | $200,574 |
| 2019 | $2,724 +3.6% | $200,574 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $2,630 +1.4% | $192,478 +16.8% |
| 2017 | $2,594 +2.9% | $164,777 |
| 2016 | $2,522 -2.3% | $164,777 +0% |
| 2015 | $2,582 +7.6% | $164,776 -24.4% |
| 2014 | $2,400 | $218,028 |
| 2013 | $2,400 | $218,028 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30530
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Banks
- Middle: Banks
- High: Banks
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






