Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Southern beauty, a historic Southern Colonial estate in Lavonia, GA offering 9 acres of usable land, multiple road frontages, and unmatched flexibility for residential, commercial, or investment use. Originally built in 1895, this home is rich in Southern charm, featuring grand columns, a stately front porch, and classic architectural details that create a true sense of arrival. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet, filled with character, spacious living areas, and the warmth only a historic home can provide. Office on Main floor could be used as a 5th bedroom. From relaxing on the expansive front porch to enjoying the peaceful surroundings, this property captures the essence of gracious Southern living. Surrounded by a beautiful mix of pasture, wooded acreage, and open land, the property offers both privacy and functionality. A standout feature is the front 9 acre providing road frontage on side street and Hartwell Road (Hwy 77)-ideal for potential retail, office, restaurant, event space or service-based business opportunities. The remaining acreage to the rear of this Proeprty (11.48 acres-also listed for sale) features additional road frontage and endless potential, perfect for a private estate, event venue, Airbnb investment, or future development. With the option to purchase sections separately, this property presents a rare chance to live, invest, and develop all in one location. Conveniently located just minutes from I-85, Lake Hartwell, downtown Lavonia, and a short drive to Hartwell, Toccoa, and Anderson, SC, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of Southern tranquility and accessibility. Whether you are searching for a legacy property, income-producing opportunity, or a one-of-a-kind Southern estate, 215 Hartwell Rd delivers it all. Rare Southern properties with this level of charm, acreage, and opportunity do not come available often-schedule your private showing today.
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Price increase: $500K (5/1)
$3,500,000
215 Hartwell Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
5beds
5,212sqft
Est.:
Mixed Use
Built in 1895
9.03 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$672/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grand columnsStately front porchClassic architectural detailsMultiple road frontagesExpansive front porchPeaceful surroundings
- 53 days |
- 591 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shelley Phillips 7064769489,
RE/MAX Classic
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10715238
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Library, Office, Other
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+, Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo)
- Laundry: Other, Upper Level
Features
- Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Family Room, Master Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,212
- Total interior livable area: 5,212 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,212
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Guest, Kitchen Level, Parking Shed, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 9.03 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Level
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Guest House, Other, Outbuilding, Second Residence, Shed(s), Stable(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: L010 067 A
- Special conditions: Historic
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Other
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lavonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $672/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,377,275
- Annual tax amount: $10
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,079/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $3,500,000+16.7%$672/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $3,000,000-45.5%$576/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000+511.1%$1,055/sqft |
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| 8/13/2021 | Sold | $900,000-9.5%$173/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Pending sale | $995,000$191/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Contingent | $995,000$191/sqft |
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| 4/24/2021 | Price change | $995,000-17.1%$191/sqft |
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| 9/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,445 +70.2% | $550,910 +49.7% |
| 2023 | $7,899 +7.6% | $367,914 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $7,340 +21.4% | $334,231 +24.7% |
| 2021 | $6,044 +13.4% | $267,966 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $5,329 -0.4% | $240,534 |
| 2019 | $5,351 +12.9% | $240,534 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $4,739 +3% | $220,778 |
| 2017 | $4,601 +8.2% | $220,778 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $4,251 | $202,917 +1.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $199,716 0% |
| 2014 | -- | $199,717 -0.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $201,218 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$20,295/mo
Principal & interest
$18049
Property taxes
$2246
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lavonia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Franklin County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 5/10Franklin County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lavonia
- Middle: Franklin County
- High: Franklin
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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- Georgia
- Franklin County
- Lavonia
- 30553
- 215 Hartwell Rd
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