Step into timeless elegance with this stunning Southern beauty, a historic Southern Colonial estate in Lavonia, GA offering over 20 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 tract currently being rezoned to B-2 commercial, providing road frontage on side street and Hartwell Road (Hwy 77)-ideal for retail, office, restaurant, event space or service-based business opportunities. The remaining acreage 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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$5,500,000
215 Hartwell Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
5beds
5,212sqft
Est.:
Mixed Use
Built in 1895
20.51 Acres Lot
$997,200 Zestimate®
$1,055/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 07:02pm
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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Property
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: 20.51 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: No
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lavonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,055/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,377,275
- Annual tax amount: $17,568
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$997,200
$718,000 - $1.30M
$3,117/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000+511.1%$1,055/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10715238 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2021 | Sold | $900,000-9.5%$173/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #6783976 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2021 | Pending sale | $995,000$191/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Georgia Properties ? Luxury Collection #8860244 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2021 | Contingent | $995,000$191/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #6783976 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties #6783976 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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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Est. payment
$31,337/mo
Principal & interest
$27808
Property taxes
$3529
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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 County
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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