Last Sold Price
2 beds1,152 sqft$135/sqft
5120 Old River Rd, Fortson, GA 31808

Description

The amazing front porch is only the beginning of the surprises you'll find on this lake front property in Harris County. The 24x30 wired workshop is a craftsman's or hobbyist's dream. The maintenance free, Cedar home with metal roof features an updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ceramic tile and beautiful, distressed cabinetry. The property has 2 additional ponds, 2 dog kennels and covered parking. Just in time for fall cookouts and peaceful living.The amazing front porch is only the beginning of the surprises you'll find on this lake front property in Harris County. The 24x30 wired workshop is a craftsman's or hobbyist's dream. The maintenance free, Cedar home with metal roof features an updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ceramic tile and beautiful, distressed cabinetry. The property has 2 additional ponds, 2 dog kennels and covered parking. Just in time for fall cookouts and peaceful living.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2019 07:00 PM

  1. Listed by Jamie Griffis • Keller Williams Realty River Cities

Property Details for 5120 Old River Road

Status
MLS #
175358
Days on Market
40
Taxes
$649 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Parking Features
Level Driveway, Drive Under, 2-Carport
Parking Total
2.00
Subdivision Name
Lake Rebel Estates
Waterfront Features
Lake
Waterfront
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$239,900

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

[Fortson, GA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty River Cities, Jamie Griffis

Sold By Coldwell Banker / Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis, Kim Pate

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Building Information for 5120 Old River Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

Payment Calculator

$842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$788

Property Taxes

$54

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5120 Old River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -85.04877,32.62673
  • Directions: Hwy 219 North, Left On 2nd Entrance To Old River Rd, Home Is On The Left. Please Use Only The Driveway Around The Pond.
  • Latitude: 32.63
  • Longitude: -85.05
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 015B017A
  • Tax Annual Amount: $649.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Deed Book 1070 page 19 Dist 19 Ll 144 Landlot: 144 Landdist: 19
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Development Status: Complete
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Facts: Maintenance free Cedar home with expansive covered porch that wraps around to the master BR off of the french doors. Home is lakefront and has a pond in front and in back. The 24x30 wired workshop extends with a 24x24 covered carport and an additional side parking spot great for a boat or yard equipment. The property also has two dog kennels and additional storage room.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1152.0
  • Living Area: 1152.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Private Backyard
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Lot Size Area: 3.0
  • Lot Size SquareFeet: 130680.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Year Built: 1985
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
  • CoolingYN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Thermo Pane
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom Features: Bedroom Main,Split Plan
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Room Dining Room Features: Other-See Remarks
Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 5120 Old River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2019

Sold

Columbus Board of REALTORS #175358

$155,000
Nov 18, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1347031772

$155,000
Nov 4, 2019

Pending

Columbus Board of REALTORS #175358

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2019

Sold

Columbus Board of REALTORS #175358

$155,000
11/18/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1347031772

$155,000
11/04/2019

Pending

Columbus Board of REALTORS #175358

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

Public Records for 5120 Old River Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,900Additions$59,438Total$66,338
Tax Record2025$2,048 ($171 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size116,741 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated2012Zoning001CountyHARRISAPN015B017AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5120 Old River Road

This home is within Harris County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Creekside School
Public5 to 6

Harris County Carver Middle School
Public7 to 8

Harris 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5120 Old River Road, Fortson, GA 31808
$155,000
2
1,152
130,680
3
2
2,278
50,094
$20,000
4
2
1,776
39,204
$387,500
6,751,800
4
2
2,462
187,744
3
1,395
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