1040 Essex Rd

Watkinsville, GA 30677

$899,900
Price
5
Beds
3,671 Sq. Ft.
$245 / Sq. Ft.
3,671
Sq. Ft.
$245
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

Description

Amazing gated Mini-Estate in Oconee County, GA on 3.4 acres w/ a brick home, guest garage apartment, separate barndo apartment, 10' x 10' air conditioned shed, 20'x25' metal garage, 2 stall barn w/paddocks & pasture. There is a total of 3Br/2.5Ba + bonus in the Main Brick Home & 1Br/1Ba in each apartment. The moment you drive up to the 4 boarded black wood fence & drive through the private gate onto the property you will begin to see ALL it offers. The Main Home has a large covered rocking chair...Amazing gated Mini-Estate in Oconee County, GA on 3.4 acres w/ a brick home, guest garage apartment, separate barndo apartment, 10' x 10' air conditioned shed, 20'x25' metal garage, 2 stall barn w/paddocks & pasture. There is a total of 3Br/2.5Ba + bonus in the Main Brick Home & 1Br/1Ba in each apartment. The moment you drive up to the 4 boarded black wood fence & drive through the private gate onto the property you will begin to see ALL it offers. The Main Home has a large covered rocking chair front porch w/ amazing views. Enter the front door to the Great Room w/ hardwood floors & a vaulted ceiling w/ lots of windows which brightens the home. Propane ventless fireplace in the GR & a guest half bath. The large eat-in Kitchen has LOTS of granite counter space & cherry cabinets, luxury vinyl flooring, island w/ a stove top, pot hanger over the island, & a wall oven. The Utility Room is off the Kitchen w/ the washer, dryer & pantry cabinets. Master Bedroom on the main floor w/ hardwood floors & a new private deck. Master Bath includes a soaking tub, shower, 2 vanities, & a linen closet. Conditioned sunroom is spacious to use yr around. Screen porch is off the sunroom to enjoy during the warmer seasons. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms w/ new carpet & a bonus room w/ a full ba off the hallway. All windows have custom wooden blinds. Two car garage has a high ceilings including bathroom w/shower to clean up & steps up to the garage apartment that includes: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, LR/Kitchen w/stove, refrig, & new deck. The Barndo has: Kitchen w/appl, Den, large bedroom w/walk-in closet, soaking tub, washer/dryer, French Doors to a patio surrounded by a garden & has separate septic system. 10' x 10' shed that is air conditioned & 20' x 25" metal garage. 2 stall barn w/feed rm & pasture & paddocks. Large parking area for trucks trailers. Crawl space new vapor barrier. HVAC is new upstairs. World class Oconee County Schools. 10 mins to Watkinsville & 20 mins to UGA. Total SF includes both apartments.
  1. Listed by Dean Bright • Athens Elite Real Estate

Property Details for 1040 Essex Road

Subdivision
None
Style
Brick 4 Side, Traditional
Fees Include
None
Parking
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, RV/Boat Parking, Storage
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 08:11 AM

Property Details for 1040 Essex Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #10688431
Days on Market10
Taxes$4,047 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Other
Year Built1999
Lot Size3.36 AC / 146,361 SF
CountyOconee County
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Location

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Building Information for 1040 Essex Road

Stories2Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size3.36 AC / 146,361 SF

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Property Information for 1040 Essex Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School: Colham Ferry
  • High School: Oconee
  • Middle School: Oconee
  • Amenities: None
  • Directions: Follow GPS
  • Lot Description: Pasture, Private
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: B 09B 021
Parking
  • Parking Total: 8
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • BAF Lower: 0
  • BAF Main: 3
  • BAF Upper: 2
  • BAH Lower: 0
  • BAH Main: 1
  • BAH Upper: 0
  • BR Lower: 0
  • BR Main: 2
  • BR Upper: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Interior: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
  • Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Laundry
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Basement Description: None
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
  • Roof Type: Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
Property
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 24
  • Below Grade Finished: 0
  • Construction: Brick
  • Stories: Two
  • Other Sturctures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Guest House, Other, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Stable(s)
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
  • Structure: Garden/Patio Home, House, Other
  • Above Grade Finished: 3671
  • Foundation Details: Block

Property History for 1040 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #404861392

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #404861392

$325,000

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Public Records for 1040 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,904Additions$176,341Total$237,245
Tax Record2025$4,305 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,694 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,694 SqFtStories2Lot Size146,362 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated2010ZoningAGCountyOCONEEAPNB-09B-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1040 Essex Road

This home is within Oconee County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Oconee County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oconee County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dove Creek Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Colham Ferry Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Oconee County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oconee County High School
Public9 to 12

Dove Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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