1 S Newport Rd

Townsend, GA 31331

$280,000
Price
260,053 / 5.97
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Private deep water property, south newport river, pre-approved dock, no hoa, easy ocean access. Excellent location, 2 minutes from i-95. Harris bluff / yellow bluff community / south newport rd. Build your dream home on this fantastic 5+ acre deep water, located directly on the South Newport River in historic McIntosh County. Easy access to I-95 at exit 67 South Newport, approximately 2 miles south on Highway 17 to the 'Smallest Church in America" in the Yellow Bluff Community, turn left on Old Hwy....Private deep water property, south newport river, pre-approved dock, no hoa, easy ocean access. Excellent location, 2 minutes from i-95. Harris bluff / yellow bluff community / south newport rd. Build your dream home on this fantastic 5+ acre deep water, located directly on the South Newport River in historic McIntosh County. Easy access to I-95 at exit 67 South Newport, approximately 2 miles south on Highway 17 to the 'Smallest Church in America" in the Yellow Bluff Community, turn left on Old Hwy. 17. This beautiful private wooded property has been cleared and has many beautiful live oaks. pines & sycamore trees. Electric power directly off Hwy. 17. Adjacent to the Highway 17 County Boat Ramp on South Newport River within minutes of The Harris Neck Wildlife Reserve, Blackbeard Island Wildlife Reserve, St. Catherine's, Sapelo Island, St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Brunswick and Cumberland Island. 30 minutes to Savannah, 30 minutes to Brunswick and an hour to Jacksonville. Great recreational areas, wildlife, hunting, fishing, beaches and minutes to the Atlantic Ocean. No HOA. Minimum Home Size 1200 Sq. Ft. Zoned Residential-4, No Mobile Homes or Double-Wides Permitted. You won't find another property like this, call to schedule an appointment to come view and walk this fabulous property before it's gone! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10gJnBeVkhRU_4v6YhefvUmGCqPzfQjaO
  1. Listed by Peaches Thorp • Brokerage DRE #H-49392 • BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate
    P: (612)-807-0694 C: (612)-807-0694 peaches@hcrega.com

Property Details for 1 South Newport Road

Has Waterfront
Yes
Has View
Yes
View
Other, Natural Landscape
Zoning Description
Residential
Subdivision Name
No Recorded Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 01:22 PM

Property Details for 1 South Newport Road

StatusActive
MLS #2000120
Days on Market45
Taxes$763 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size5.97 AC
CountyMcIntosh County
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Location

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Building Information for 1 South Newport Road

Lot Size5.97 AC

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Property Information for 1 South Newport Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: South Newport River
  • Longitude: -81.392754
  • Latitude: 31.641546
  • Directions: From I-95 take exit 67-turn south on highway 17 and cross the South Newport River. Just before the smallest church in America or old Highway 17, turn left. (Harris Neck Road is NOT your turn). Follow road to South Newport River (tree with homeowner names) and property begins there at the corner. See sign for BHHS Hodnett Cooper. You can also drive until the end of the property. Lot is directly across from 1024 South Newport Drive if you want to put an address in your GPS.
  • MLS Area Major: M2: Central McIntosh
  • MLS Area Minor: M2: Central McIntosh
  • Water Body Features: Boat Dock, Dock Approval Required, Private Dock Slip
  • Water Body Type: Marsh, River, Deep Water
  • Water Body View: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Water Body Access Type: Navigable, Owned
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $763.00
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0057 0009
  • Tax Legal Description: Tract 1A HL 2.69 & 2.27 LL 4.969 acres
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 0057 0002017
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Deed Book Page 2: 692/383
School Information
  • Elementary School: Todd Grant Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: McIntosh Middle School
  • High School: McIntosh Academy
Parking
  • Dock: Yes
Distance To
  • Distance To Sewer Units: Feet
  • Distance To Electric Units: Feet
  • Distance To Water Units: Feet
  • Distance To Gas Units: Feet
Property
Lot Information
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 260053.2
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Lot Features: Corners Marked, Wooded, As Is
  • Number Of Lots: 2
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.97
  • Lot Size Area: 5.97
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Dirt, Graded/Maintained
  • Range of Acreage: 5-10 Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Finished Lot(s)
  • Current Use: Development
  • Approval Status: Yes
  • Deed Restrictions: No
  • Flood Insurance Required: Yes
  • Documents Available: Boundary Survey, Plat Map
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Brush, Other, Partially Wooded
  • Timber: Mixed
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Interstate Access Nearby
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1 South Newport Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

Scout MLS #2000120

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Listed (Active)

Scout MLS #2000120

$280,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1 South Newport Road

This home is within Mcintosh County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Todd Grant Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
McIntosh County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
McIntosh County Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Todd Grant Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

McIntosh County Middle School
Public6 to 8

McIntosh County Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1 South Newport Road, Townsend, GA 31331

1 South Newport Road is a 5.97 ac of land for sale in Townsend, GA 31331. This property was listed for sale on May 22, 2026 by BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate, it's currently listed at $280,000. This listing's school district is Mcintosh County School District. Nearby schools include Todd Grant Elementary School, McIntosh County Middle School and McIntosh County Academy. 1 South Newport Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 5.97 ac of land on a 260,053 sq. ft. / 5.97 acres lot.

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