1261 Lake St

Waycross, GA 31503

$179,900
Price
3
Beds
1,458 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
1,458
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Here's a charming and well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home on large lot. This brick home is clean, affordable, and ready for its new owners. Step onto the inviting front porch and inside to a living and dining combo with nice laminate flooring and an open concept layout. The kitchen features tile flooring, oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher and eat-in bar. A nice sized laundry room with cabinets provides extra storage and convenience. The master bedroom has wood laminate flooring and master bath...Here's a charming and well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home on large lot. This brick home is clean, affordable, and ready for its new owners. Step onto the inviting front porch and inside to a living and dining combo with nice laminate flooring and an open concept layout. The kitchen features tile flooring, oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher and eat-in bar. A nice sized laundry room with cabinets provides extra storage and convenience. The master bedroom has wood laminate flooring and master bath with tiled shower. The additional bedrooms also feature wood laminate flooring. Guest bath has some handicap accessibility and a tiled shower. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard with plenty of room for children, pets or gatherings, plus a storage building with power for hobbies or equipment. Property also offers a covered double carport for parking. This home is the perfect blend of comfort, function, and affordability - don't miss the chance to make it yours! Recent updates include a brand new roof (July 2025). Property is county water/county sewer and GA Power.
  1. Listed by Jody DuPont • Brokerage DRE #H66902 • Compass360 Realty, Inc.
    P: (912)-288-4809 C: (912)-288-4809 jodydupont@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Jordan DuPont • Brokerage DRE #H66902 • Compass360 Realty, Inc.
    P: (912)-288-2282 C: (912)-288-2282 jordantdupont@gmail.com

Property Details for 1261 Lake Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
No Recorded Subdivision
View
Residential
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 12:04 AM

Property Details for 1261 Lake Street

StatusActive
MLS #1656457
Days on Market157
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
CountyWare County

Location

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Building Information for 1261 Lake Street

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,035 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$158

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1261 Lake Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 13299
  • Directions: North on N Augusta Avenue, left on Ben Hill Ave, right on Lake St, home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 31.227232
  • Longitude: -82.388377
  • Map Coordinate Source: PxPoint
  • MLSArea Major: WR: Ware County
  • Road Frontage Type: PublicRoad
  • State Or Province: GA
  • Street Name: Lake
  • Street Number: 1261
  • Street Number Numeric: 1261
  • Street Suffix: Street
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 055C01 009
  • Tax Legal Description: B5 L5 LL154/8
  • Universal Parcel Id: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:13299:055C01 009
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions:
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: False
  • New Construction: False
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Year Built: 1966
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: ElectricityAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: FrontPorch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Horse: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: CountryKitchen
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Spa: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: False

Property History for 1261 Lake Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 13, 2026

Price Change

GIAOR #1656457

$179,900—
Sep 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

GIAOR #1656457

$189,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/13/2026

Price Change

GIAOR #1656457

$179,900
09/03/2025

Listed (Active)

GIAOR #1656457

$189,900

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

Public Records for 1261 Lake Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,640Additions$64,967Total$73,607
Tax Record2024$1,894 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated2007Zoning006CountyWAREAPN055C-01-009

Schools near 1261 Lake Street

This home is within Ware County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Waresboro Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Ware County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ware County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Waresboro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ware County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ware County High School
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 1261 Lake Street, Waycross, GA 31503

1261 Lake Street is a single family home for sale in Waycross, GA 31503. This property was listed for sale on September 3, 2025 by Compass360 Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $179,900. This listing's school district is Ware County School District. Nearby schools include Waresboro Elementary School, Ware County Middle School and Ware County High School. 1261 Lake Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,458 sqft single family home built in 1966.

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