Charming country retreat on five acres in sought-after Oconee County is now ready for new owners! This private and secluded mini farm offers endless potential, complete with Whitlow Creek running through the property for a truly picturesque setting. If you’ve been searching for a peaceful escape without sacrificing convenience, this is it—located within the top-rated Oconee County School District. The home welcomes you with exceptional outdoor living spaces, including an oversized front porch/deck perfect for relaxing and a spacious back porch overlooking a large, private backyard. Inside, you’ll find a warm and cozy interior featuring a country-style kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, a prep island, and inviting living spaces. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and two full baths, while the main level includes a convenient half bath and a generously sized laundry room. Major updates include recently replaced AC units, and Spectrum fiber internet is available for modern connectivity. The home is serviced by city water, with a newly installed water line along the road. Perfect for homesteading, the property is already equipped for goats and chickens with fencing and shelters in place. A standout feature is the charming “she-shed” behind the home—fully finished as a tiny home complete with a bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen, living area, and its own mini-split system for heating and cooling. Ideal for guests, rental potential, or a private retreat! Rare opportunity to enjoy quiet country living in Oconee County for under $500K—don’t miss this one!
For sale
$489,000
1317 Cemetery Road, Bishop, GA 30621
3beds
2,118sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
5.09 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Prep islandInviting living spacesExceptional outdoor living spacesGenerously sized laundry roomWarm and cozy interior
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eleshea Borders 706-215-5479,
Classic Team Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL354544
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Suite, Upper Level Primary
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,118 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Parking Available
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5.09 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Open Lot, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: A07020E
- Zoning: 001
- Zoning description: Agricutural
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rollingwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bishop
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $387,271
- Annual tax amount: $2,900
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Homeowner/Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+135.1%$231/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $208,000-3.3%$98/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $215,000+27.2%$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2014 | Listing removed | $169,000$80/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty #07212102 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2014 | Price change | $169,000-2.9%$80/sqft |
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| 6/5/2014 | Price change | $174,000-0.6%$82/sqft |
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| 5/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $175,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,031 +4.7% | $154,908 +13.1% |
| 2023 | $2,895 +9.2% | $136,955 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $2,651 +10.2% | $116,502 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $2,404 +3.4% | $105,701 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $2,324 +11% | $102,246 +13.1% |
| 2019 | $2,095 +8.9% | $90,430 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $1,923 +19.3% | $83,499 +19.1% |
| 2017 | $1,613 | $70,088 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $1,613 | $64,577 0% |
| 2015 | $1,613 +8.5% | $64,599 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,486 +4.8% | $60,352 +1.8% |
| 2013 | $1,417 | $59,300 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $64,391 -3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,034 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,810 +8.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,793 +5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,568 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,374 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,670/mo
Principal & interest
$2377
Property taxes
$293
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30621
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10High Shoals Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 6/10Oconee County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 10/10Oconee County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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- Georgia
- Oconee County
- Bishop
- 30621
- 1317 Cemetery Road






