The Real Estate Book of Athens 36#6 by Susan Alvarado

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Featuring: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton & Stephens Counties

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THIS STATELY EUROPEAN STYLE HOME BUILT on 3+ beautiful wooded acres, bordered by Turkey Creek. It Features: 5 bdrms, 5.5 baths, bonus room, great Room and living Room, both with fireplaces, dining rm, foyer, kitchen with island, Spagnoli cabinetry, paneled study, hardwood, marble & carpeted floors, beautiful master bdrm on 1st floor with whirlpool tub, mud room, 2-car garage, full basement with rec room, bedroom and bath. Beautifully landscaped grounds with swimming pool and large deck. Turkey Creek wanders along the back property line. Land behind house is part of a nature preserve, therefore it cannot be developed.$699,000 Call John Johnson - 706-248-5335 Text P564636 to 85377

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A RARE REMODELLED charming FIVE POINTS home. Meticulously detailed with Master on main and 5 BD, 4.5 BA and in-law suite in finished basement.$599,900 Text P232735 to 85377

2 BD,2.5 BA CONDO like new. all appliances $74,900 EXTRAORDINARY 4BD/3BA custom home on seclud( Jefferson Place) $74,900 Text P650262 to 85377 ed 8.3 acres.Impressive at every turn. French Doors lead to a large deck over looking the tree tops. Master BD has 2 walk-in closets, Elevator and impressive spiral staircase. $549,000 Text P191915 to 85377

PRIVATE GATED 5.5 acre estate on creek. 5 BD/ 5.5 Ba with finished terrace level. Exquisite custom detailing: wine room, theatre, steam and dry sauna, and much more. Owner/Agent Text P246981 to 85377

CHARM AND CHARACTER! 2 Eastside historic homes 4br/ WESTSIDE BRICK Traditional. Master on Main with 4ba, 3916 Sq ft on 3.24 acres and cottage has 2br/1ba, 1056 finished basement with den. Possible 7 BD/4.5 BA sq ft on 2 acres. Originally part of a working plantation later to $345,000 Text P210703 to 85377 become a bed & breakfast and sold as a combined parcel. Barn, sheds and fencing. $499,900 Text P187374 to 85377

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WEST SIDE BRICK traditional 4 BD/ 3 BA with hard- LARGE PRIVATE Eastside lot with brick ranch over finwood floors, great Rm with FP, new Cherry kitchen ished basement. 4 BD/ 2 BA $124,900 MLS/ID:940149 with Granite countertops, new HVAC and priced to sell. Text P212287 to 85377 $314,900 Text P156268 to 85377

BEAUTIFUL ESTATE SIZED Tract located in Double Bridges Crossing. Wonderful homesite overlooking rolling hills w/a creek at the back of the property. Property has a drivable path that can be driven to the back of the property. $249,900 43.21 acres Text T11890538 to 85377

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WONDERFUL 5BR/3Full BA/2Half BA Brick Home on 3BR/2BA Convenient Westside location. Newer roof JENNINGS MILL-Handsome 5BR/4+BA w/Amazing Space over 4 acres. Master on Main, Sunroom, Large DR & & HVAC. Great fenced in yard for pets & little ones. Inside & Out! Remodeled KIT, HUGE Bsmt, and much more Finished Basement. $279,900 Call Jennifer 706-202- $119,000 Text P244147 to 85377 to see! $589,900 MLS# 943670 Text P626414 to 85377 9886 Text P624517 to 85377 Heather McElroy 706-206-5282 Call Diane Adams 706-255-9200

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EXQUISITE HOME in the Falls of Braselton, Swim/ Tennis Comm. Down the street from Chateau Elan Winery. 2359 sq. ft. Full Bsmt $412,900 Yasmine 706540-6845 Text P624518 to 85377

GORGEOUS OCONEE HOME HOME, Lavishly updated SPACIOUS RANCH w/bonus room & unfinished bsmt. Fantastic Chef’s kitchen, finished bsmnt, 4 car garage, extend- floorplan w/formal & informal areas. Quaint backyard in sidewalk ed deck w/hot tub, cul-de-sac on 1.2 acres. $559,000 community. $275,000 Text P203452 to 85377 Pauline 706-224-8886 Text P594345 to 85377 Heather 706-206-5282

GORGEOUS WOODED private lot. Zoned agricultural R4-Residential. Property located only 27 miles from Athens.$62,500 Mable 706-338-6930 Text T811567 to 85377

GREAT HOME in The Traditions of Braselton! New roof, Fresh Paint. Open Floor Plan 4BR/5BA, DR, GR, Study & Keeping Room. Spacious Eat-in Kitchen. $362,000 Jennifer 706-202-9886 Text P215666 to 85377

PRIME PROFESSIONAL Office Space available in great Athens location! Completely renovated. Almost everything new. 4 offices. 5 parking spaces. $139,000 Dane 706-254-1205 Text P489573 to 85377

BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY. 3BR/2 full BA. Large GREAT LOCATION zoned 1 acre lot open & level. lot. Nice subdivision. Perfect 1st time home. $119,000 Great roadside frontage. No grading necessary. Mable 706-338-6930 Text T19011 to 85377 Property is zoned E-1. $55,000 Mable 706.338.6930 Text T802128 to 85377

STRATEGICALLY LOCATED in walking distance of Chase St School, Medical Center, restaurants, shopping & downtown Athens. Exceptionally well maintained.$229,900 Mable 706-338-6930 Text P560652 to 85377

4BD/4.5BA w/ fin bsmt on 5 Acres! LR,DR, open Kitchen w/ Keeping Room, lrg Owner’s Suite, fabulous landscaping $339,000 Brenda 706-714-4509 Text P612100 to 85377

CLOSE TO 5PTS/UGA! Updated 3BD/2BA hwood floors, open LR, Kitch w/ granite and tile backsplash, DR, fenced yard $184,900 Chad 706-248-7481 Text P641519 to 85377

PRIVATE 5 POINTS ESTATE. Custom built home on over 1.5 ac. This home boasts gourmet kitchen, wine cellar,2MBR,2 additional BR’s,Steam Rm,GR & much more. Rebecca 706-614-1956

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FABULOUS 5 Pts condo 3BD/4.5BA elevator, hwood floors, 9 ft ceiling, LR,DR,FR w fpl, bonus/office, 2 car garage $399,000 Brenda 706-714-4509 Text P247009 to 85377

HISTORIC HOME on 7 acres! 5BD/2BA, hwood floor, BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE! Westside Athens-residential lot formal LR/DR, huge rooms, BD/BA on 1st, nice touch- now available! Unique opportunity, 5.68 Acres, cul-de-sac, creek, es throughout $595,000 Brenda 706-714-4509 Text LOCATION! $150,000 MLS 942409 Text P530854 to 85377 P590581 to 85377 Call Diane Adams 706-255-9200

UNIQUE & SPACIOUS 3BD/2.5BA stucco hwood floors, LR w/ fpl, DR, FR, Owner’s BD on 1st with fpl, deck, fenced yard $179,900 Chad 706-248-7481 Text P223285 to 85377

FIVEPOINTS! 3BD/2.5BA GR w/ fpl, Sunroom, eat-in ANNA’S WALK-Gracious & Easy Living, brick 3BR/2BA Kitch + DR, Owner’s Suite w/ jet tub, nice lawn + land- home! Open Floorplan & too many updates & upgrades scaping $329,000 Brenda 706-714-4509 Text P322016 to name! $299,000 MLS 941723 Text T1026472 to 85377 to 85377 Call Diane Adams 706-255-9200

LOVELY OCONEE ESTATE on 9 ac. Spacious 5BR brick home w/full bsmt. Lg kit w/bkfst area & keeping rm. Huge back deck overlooks pristine pool & playhouse.$649,900 Rebecca 706-614-1956 Text T1597776 to 85377

2BD/2BA CONDO near UGA, lam hwood floor, LR/DR combo w/ vault ceiling, patio, swim pool, vball court, on bus line $81,900 Chad 706-248-7481 Text P633150 to 85377

BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC HOME in need of renovation located in very desirable area just outside of Historic District. This is unique home. $93,000 Mable 706-3386930 Text T1715481 to 85377

CHARMING 3BR/2BA Cottage w/hdwd floors in GR PLUM NELLY/GLENWOOD- Lovely 4BR/3.5BA Home, 3660 sq ft, & Dining area. Split BR plan. Quaint kitchen w/lots of Sunroom & Screen Porch overlooking pro-landscaped .95 Acres, cabinets & counter space. New HVAC. $121,900 Jennifer $610,000 MLS# 941991 Text P497845 to 85377 706-202-9886 Text P606561 to 85377 Diane Adams 706-255-9200

WELL MAINTAINED HOME. Nice privacy fence in back. Located on city bus line & very close to Loop 10 & downtown Athens, GA.$112,999 Mable 706-338-6930 Text T19074 to 85377

GREAT LOCATION! Two lots & a house completely fenced in. Located on city us line close to downtown Athens & UGA. Large backyd.$68,000 Mable 706-3386930 Text T1541875 to 85377

A GREAT HOME in Great Location! Close to schools, hospitals, medical ofcs, shopping, parks & restaurants. Home features hdwd flrs.Fabulous bkyd, $99,900 Mable 706-338-6930 Text P114608 to 85377

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GREAT INTOWN Investment opportunity. Both sides are rented. All brick, low maintenance. Located close to schools, shopping, hospitals & more. $42,000 Mable 706-338-6930 Text T11843444 to 85377

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Whether you’re a real estate professional or firsttime home buyer, the home buying process and real estate transactions can be stressful. There tends to be some common misconceptions in this process, so it’s very important that you’re well informed of what is fact and what is fiction. We’re here to set the record straight. Myth #1: You don’t need a REALTOR®. Before you bravely take on one of the biggest purchases or sales of your life, remember this: it’s not as easy as it looks. REALTORS® know all the ins and outs of the local area as well as the market in which you’re looking to buy or sell. Picking up the phone and calling a REALTOR® may be one of the best decisions you’ll make. Myth #2: The bigger the downpayment, the better off you’ll be. Buyers’ immediate reflex is to put as much cash down as they can when buying a new home because they’ll borrow less, lower the monthly mortgage payments, and won’t need to buy mortgage insurance. However, putting 20% down is not a requirement and it’s not for everyone.

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Myth #3: Appraisers set the value of a home. The role of the appraiser is to produce a credible opinion of value that reflects the current market. Appraisers are not responsible for setting the value of the home and they also do not confirm a home’s sale price. According to David S. Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation, “Appraisers provide an analysis of the collateral, so that lenders understand the value of a property when making the loan decision.” Myth #4: You need perfect credit. Most people assume that you must have absolutely golden credit in order to get a loan, but that just simply isn’t the case. If buyers have less than perfect credit, lenders are often willing to work with them to get the best possible loan. Credit is not the only thing that lenders look at when deciding to approve a loan, but your score will have an effect on the interest rate on your mortgage. Make sure you review your credit report and if any errors are found, they should be reported to the credit reporting bureaus before applying for a mortgage.

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P497013 BUILT BY ROB MARETT, this remarkable 5BD, 6BA w/2 half bath estate is situated on over 14 acres. This home features exquisite architectural details throughout. Perfect for entertaining, the oversize kitchen is open to a large dining area and family room with a stone hearth fireplace. $968,000 Text P497013 to 85377 MLS/ID:941988

P291136 THIS IS A DISCRIMINATING BUYER’S DREAM HOME! The well thought out floorplan offers ample living space, a large open kitchen overlooking a sunken family room, spacious bedrooms upstairs and an unbelievable finished basement. 5 Bedrooms 4 full baths and 3 half baths. $1,275,000

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UNIQUE PROPERTY secluded. Sit out on your deck & commune w/nature on 4 acres in Oglethorpe Co. You don’t want to miss this one for sure. $87,900 Yasmine 706-540-6845 Text P268311 to 85377

STRATEGICALLY located in walking distance of Chase St School, Medical Center,restaurants,shopping & downtown Athens.Exceptionally well maintained.$249,900 Mable 706-338-6930 Text P560652 to 85377

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BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMAN STYLE home. Hdwd flrs, granite counter tops, FP. All appliances, corner lot, clubhouse, swim/tennis community & more $244,900 Mable 706338-6930 Text P226381 to 85377

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GREAT LOCATION! Two lots & a house completely fenced in. Located on city us line close to downtown Athens & UGA. Large backyd.$68,000 Mable 706-3386930 Text T1541875 to 85377

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OLDER 3BR/2BA home in City of Bogart. Oconee Co. 1.14 acres on corner lot w/BR on main. 2BR + BA upstairs. 2 storage houses on lot $104,900 Yasmine 706-540-6845 MLS/ID:941546 Text P221623 to 85377

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GREAT IN TOWN Property located on main road into Athens, GA on city bus line close to churches, schools, hospitals, shopping & more. Needs TLC $55,000 Mable 706-338-6930 Text P213862 to 85377

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RENOVATED PROPERTY! Master on main, large Kitchen, Dining, Fireplace, Great Room, Fenced Yd. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. $99,900 Yasmine 706-5406845 Text P317864 to 85377

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GREAT ADORABLE home. Many upgrades. New sunrm. Completely fenced in bkyd. Beautiful front yd. GR w/FP. Like new appliances $148,000 Mable 706-338-6930 Text P534921 to 85377

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NEW PAINT, New Carpet, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, living room large kitchen with dining area, a den or office, laundry room and sun room. $89,900 Call Yasmine - 706540-6845 - Text P361015 to 85377

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WELL MAINTAINED HOME. Nice privacy fence in back. Located on city bus line & very close to Loop 10 & downtown Athens, GA.$112,900 Mable 706-338-6930 MLS/ ID:916626 Text T19074 to 85377

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GREAT INTOWN Investment opportunity. Both sides are rented. All brick, low maintenance. Located close to schools, shopping, hospitals & more. $42,000 Mable 706-338-6930 MLS/ID:938231 Text T11843444 to 85377

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LAND, LAND, LAND 3BD/2BA Home on 5 acres includes a Sun room, Kitchen, living room with hardwood floors, full front and side decks. Master Bath on this one is unbelievable! $104,900 Call Yasmine 706-540-6845 Text P510338 to 85377

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GREAT LOCATION! 3 Bedroom/2 Bath with Bonus Room, Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen Covered Porch, Deck, Fencing, Storm Doors $99,900 Mable 706-338-6930 MLS/ID:939759 Text P114608 to 85377

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SOARING CEILINGS & hardwood floors! Split bedroom plan w/huge master & 2 other BRs on the main floor, bonus room/bath upstairs. Full unfinished basement. Only $275,000! Call Mot 706-202-3901 Text P618946 to 85377

GREAT URBAN LOFTS UNIT! END UNIT @ URBAN LOFTS. Quiet 1BR, great location near UGA and med school. Bamboo floors, upgrades aplenty! Call Geoff @ 706-206-3560.Text P643070 to 85377

AMAZING FARM!!! 58.66 ACRES THIS BEAUTIFUL FARM has it all - large farmhouse with wraparound porch, 5 stall barn with apt, separate cottage, blueberry farm, asparagus fields, peach trees and only 9 miles to UGA. Call Denise now 706 614 1625 Text P606593 to 85377

NEW LISTING 6.33 ACRES OCONEE!!

THIS NEW LAND listing is close in to shopping and restaurants in Watkinsville. Gently sloping with 2500 square foot minimum. Lots of hardwood trees. Wet water creek. Only $79,900. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait. Call Denise 706 614 1625 Text P645645 to 85377

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BUY on a 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA Condo located on 7+ lush acres adjacent to the Oconee River. All the appliances are included for the low, low price of $83,500. Call Mot 706-2023901 Text P635050 to 85377

BEST CONDO/GREEN SPACE

LOWEST PRICE IN TOWNS WALK! GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own a home in Towns Walk for under market value. 3 Bdr/2Bas. Call Debbie Grainger 706.248.4024 for details. Text P588993 to 85377

GREAT FIVE POINTS LOCATION

2BR/2.5BA CONDO close to UGA! Hardwood floors/ new carpet upstairs. Great investment property! Call Lisa 706-340-2242 Text P203409 to 85377

CUSTOM HOME IN COLBERT 4BR/2.5BA w/Gourmet kitchen, 2 sided fireplace, finished basement. Relaxed living! Text P645645 to 85377

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CUSTOM HOME IN COLBERT

4BR/2.5BA w/Gourmet kitchen, 2 sided fireplace, finished basement. Relaxed living! Text T18720 to 85377

PRICE REDUCED!

WELL MAINTAINED 3 BR/21/2 BA Home. Master on Main, Solid Surface Counter tops, nice lot and very convenient location. Pamela 706-255-2995 Text P599083 to 85377

FOUR SIDES BRICK BRICK, ONE LEVEL HOME IN PERFECT CONDITION. 3 BR 2 BA Split Floor Plan. Screened Porch, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard. Many Upgrades. Mike 706-207-3995 Text P580949 to 85377

NEW LISTING

BEAUTIFUL OCONEE RANCH!

GORGEOUS on 5ac w/2 stocked ponds, pool, outdoor kitchen, in-law suite, plus too much to list!! A must see! $395,000 call Kim Shupe 706-207-0823 www.shupeteam. com Text P636720 to 85377

BEAUTIFUL LARGE HOME with upgrades throughout and on acreage with a 3600 sqft workshop!! Convenient to Athens and Commerce. Only $349,900! Call Kim Shupe 706-207-0823 www. shupeteam.com Text P583176 to 85377

$309,000 Easy to love 4bed/2bath/2half bath all brick ranch. Huge sunroom, fenced backyard & a guest cottage! Call/Text Diane 706.540.5238 Text P290700 to 85377

3 LOTS 1.4 ACRES

3 LOTS WITH TWO HOUSES (one Brick Ranch home and an A frame home), a mobile home and numerous outbuildings a total of 1.4 acres. The A frame home is currently rented. For more information Call/text Clancy 706-255-0057 Text T1183726 to 85377

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE!

EXPERIENCE exceptional value at an affordable price. This new construction Chesser-Kennedy built home is conveniently located near downtown within walking distance to the bus line. Call/Text Clancy 706-255-0057 Text P648062 to 85377

ON POND IN OCONEE!

REDUCED WEST ATHENS

5BR/5BA, master & add’l BR on main, 1+ac lot, fin bsmnt, 5 garage bays, North Oconee Schools. Angela 706-2553943 Text P106732 to 85377

3BR/2.5BA custom BRICK on wooded lot, Excellent Location off Jennings Mill Rd $275,000 Angela 706-2553943

BREATHTAKING IN TANGLEBROOK

6 BR/4.5BA on 3 ac w/ pool, North Oconee Schools. $599,900 Angela 706-255-3943 or Jane 706-296-0994 Text P106729 to 85377

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GEORGIA CLUB!

ROCKING CHAIR PORCH welcomes you to this charming 4BR/4.5BA over basement with deck & covered patio. Enjoy the good life at the Georgia Club! Angela 706-2553943 or Helen 706-540-5184 Text P631472 to 85377

UPDATED FIVE POINTS COTTAGE

EXCELLENT VALUE in Five Points! Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Newly Painted Deck, Large Basement and Carport. Updated and Move-In Ready! Call Eric 706.207.9438 Text P636723 to 85377

OCONEE ESTATE 25 ACRES! 7BR/5BA/1 HALF BA, Create the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of on this magnificent estate! Perfect multi-generational home includes complete one-level home in fin.basement. 3 ponds. Angela 706-255-3943 or Jane 706-296-0994 Text P106743 to 85377

WESTSIDE ONE-LEVEL

4BR/2BA BRICK BEAUTY features soaring ceiling, split bedroom open plan, lg wooded & fenced lot, great location! Angela 706-255-3943 or Jane 706-296-0994 Text P631474 to 85377

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$179,900

OCONEE BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT. 3-4 Br & 3 ba, North Oconee schools. Great Room with stunning hardwood floors and 4-sided Brick ranch Keller Williams Greater Athens Realty (706)316-2900x231 Text P612103 to 85377

Call Laura Leiden - 706-540-4181

REDUCED TO A PRICE THAT YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BEAT 3 Bedrooms 1 bath newly renovated &ready to move in L.C.Fort & Associates (706)548-7121 Text P321690 to 85377 $69,900

Call Larry Fort - 706-338-8699

$859,000

SECLUDED RIVER FRONT ESTATE IN OCONEE A view of the winding river from almost every room. Only 25 minutes from Athens. Carriage House Realty, INC (706) 353-1750 Text P636843 to 85377

Call Brenda Thompson - 706-540-3613

4 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH COUNTRY RETREAT ON 5 WOODED ACRES Only 25 minutes from Athens. Carriage House Realty, INC (706) 353-1750 Text P259415 to 85377 $207,000

Call Brenda Thompson - 706-540-3613

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$13,000 - $44,900

$28,450 - $32,450

Call Holly Whitworth - 706-552-2699 PRESTIGE GATED HORSE COMMUNITY in Jackson County has 29 lots available Average sale price of homes in subdivision is $750,000. Athena Real Estate Group (706) 552-2699 Text P251838 to 85377

6 BUILDING LOTS AVAILABLE IN OAK GROVE swim/tennis community Call Mackenzie Luke - 678-296-5053 or Joey B. Tucker 706-207-3736 Text P523739 to 85377

$235,900

$299,900

Call Iris Walker - 706-338-8279

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH rustic home with a full basement and in ground swimming pool sitting on 12 beautiful acres! Iris INC., DBA Byram Realty (706)743-5812

BEAUTIFUL TURN-KEY HORSE FARM, 25 mins form Athens & UGA 3 BR Cape Cod home on 10 pristine acres w/4 stalled horse barn. Iris INC., DBA Byram Realty (706)743-5812 Text P532242 to 85377

$162,000

$200,000

Call Iris Walker - 706-338-8279

8.69 ACRES WITH NICE HOME. Great mini farm and room to hunt in Arnoldsville. Iris INC., DBA Byram Realty (706)743-5812

68 ACRES WOOD TRACT. Perfect hunting retreat/ creek & homesites 10 minutes to Athens Iris Inc.DBA Byram Realty (706) 743-5812 Text P479004 to 85377

$99,900

$2,300,000

Call Iris Walker - 706-338-8279

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALL GOOD IN VERIBEST! Perfect hunting retreat/home/country store/ get-away/mini farm. You choose. Iris INC., DBA Byram Realty (706)743-5812

734 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE WITH THREE HOMES 26.96 acre stocked lake, approximately 300 acres in pasture. Iris Inc. DBA Byram Realty (706) 743-5812 Text P479101 to 85377

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