Live on vacation when you make 1653 Hawthorne Rd in the Shellman Bluff area of Townsend Georgia your home! A beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick home situated on 6.43 acres of serene landscape with NO HOA awaits its new owners. Built in 2014, this 2,319 sq ft residence offers spacious living with a versatile layout, including a massive upstairs bedroom that can easily serve as a bonus room for entertaining or as a luxurious primary suite. Have peace of mind knowing a BRAND-NEW HVAC unit was installed in July 2025. The property features a private, stocked pond teeming with blue belly bream, carp, and bass, and is frequented by local wildlife, including a pair of ducks who've made it their permanent home. Just minutes away from Shellman Bluff Marina, Sapelo Hammock Golf Course, Sapelo Saltwater Fishing Club, and Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge this home sits in a welcoming golf cart community where life just seems to slow down. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a quiet weekend getaway, this home combines comfort, nature, and convenience in one exceptional package. Grass has been enhanced in some of the photos.
Pending
$560,000
1653 Hawthorne Rd NE, Townsend, GA 31331
4beds
2,319sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
6.43 Acres Lot
$543,400 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Massive upstairs bedroomVersatile layout
- 210 days |
- 479 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 09:08am
Listed by:
Lanarius Hunter 912-675-3973,
eXp Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10572617
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,319
- Total interior livable area: 2,319 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,319
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6.43 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Parcel number: 0071 0004003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,041
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 210 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$543,400
$516,000 - $571,000
$2,468/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $560,000$241/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $560,000-2.9%$241/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10572617 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $577,000-1.8%$249/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $587,700+38.9%$253/sqft |
Source: HABR #160642 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Sold | $423,000-1.6%$182/sqft |
Source: GIAOR #1637368 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,118 -9.5% | $205,840 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $5,657 +34.7% | $198,440 +36.5% |
| 2022 | $4,200 +71.2% | $145,400 +44% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,232/mo
Principal & interest
$2686
Property taxes
$350
Home insurance
$196
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 31331
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Todd Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 16.8 mi
- 4/10McIntosh County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 17.4 mi
- 5/10McIntosh County AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 13 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Todd Grant
- Middle: Mcintosh County
- High: Mcintosh Academy
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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