986 Austin Rd

7,424 Sq. Ft.
$391 / Sq. Ft.
7,424
Sq. Ft.
$391
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Remarkable updated custom built farmhouse on 43.21± acres in Barrow County. This 5BR/5.5BA estate combines modern luxury w serene country living. The two-story home w finished terrace level has been extensively updated (2021-2025) & features a spacious open floor plan, hardwoods, fresh paint, granite baths, & custom his-and-hers closets. The chef’s kitchen includes marble countertops, New Viking Column refrigerator, New Viking Column freezer, Viking wine-cooler, Viking microwave, & warming drawer,...Remarkable updated custom built farmhouse on 43.21± acres in Barrow County. This 5BR/5.5BA estate combines modern luxury w serene country living. The two-story home w finished terrace level has been extensively updated (2021-2025) & features a spacious open floor plan, hardwoods, fresh paint, granite baths, & custom his-and-hers closets. The chef’s kitchen includes marble countertops, New Viking Column refrigerator, New Viking Column freezer, Viking wine-cooler, Viking microwave, & warming drawer, Kitchenaid Ice Maker, dual farmhouse sinks, two Viking Commercial grade ovens, Viking 60" gas cooktop w/ griddle & pot filler PLUS Open Concept views to great room w vaulted ceilings, built-ins, & fireplace. Main level owner’s suite offers private deck access overlooking pool, a fully renovated bath w heated tile floors, his & hers double vanities, soaking tub, oversized shower, & his & hers closets. Main level also includes a formal office w fireplace, formal dining room w barn doors, large laundry & guest 1/2 bath. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, (one could be 2nd Master Suite or Au Pair quarters), two newly remodeled full baths (one Jack & Jill), plus bonus room /Living Room/playroom, & a separate craft room / office or flex space, Ideal for multi-generational living. The terrace level could serve as an in-law apartment / teen suite & includes full kitchen, large living area w fireplace, an updated bedroom & walk-in closet, two updated full baths each w new Kohler shower enclosures, home gym & walk-out access to updated inground salt water pool & outdoor fireplace. Outdoors, enjoy panoramic views, including a 2-acre lake w pavilion (screened area, covered patio, & half bath). The 40x40 lakeside pavilion/picnic shelter is ideal for entertaining. Property also includes a renovated 76x60 barn w horse stalls, laundry, half bath, chicken coop & storage, fenced & cross fenced & is currently a working cattle farm AND includes a 40x60 pole barn for even more storage for equipment. All this just a short drive to Athens, Lawrenceville, Monroe, & downtown Winder—rare opportunity for private luxury living w land & agricultural appeal!
  1. Listed by BRIAN POLK • Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

Property Details for 986 Austin Road

Subdivision Complex
NONE
Architectural Style
Country, Craftsman, Farmhouse
Exterior
Courtyard, Garden, Lighting, Storage, Other
Num Of Garage Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, RV Access/Parking
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Pond, Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2025 08:21 AM

Property Details for 986 Austin Road

StatusActive
MLS #7654062
Days on Market113
Taxes$9,493 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1993
Lot Size43.21 AC / 1,882,227 SF
CountyBarrow County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, BRIAN POLK
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Building Information for 986 Austin Road

Stories3Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size43.21 AC / 1,882,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,925 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,134

Property Taxes

$791

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 986 Austin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From Atlanta: (GPS Friendly) I-85N to Ga Hwy 316 East T/R Hwy 53. T/R Austin Road, #986 is 1/8 mile on L.
  • Lake Name: Other
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -83.65228, 33.94400912
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: XX108 089
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: 986 AUSTIN RD
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Bethlehem - Barrow
  • High School: Apalachee
  • Middle School: Haymon-Morris
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Fire Pit, Living Room, Other Room, Outside
  • # of Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, His and Hers Closets, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Satellite Dish
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Double Master Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Second Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 8
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Office, Workshop, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible, Stair Lift
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding
  • Dock: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, Boarding Facilities, Hay Storage, Pasture, Stable(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Stable(s), Workshop, Other
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Negotiable, See Remarks
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4442.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2982.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 7424.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Creek On Lot, Farm, Lake On Lot, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Sprinklers In Front
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 30.0
  • Waterfront Footage: 1200.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 986 Austin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474745620

$1,525,000

+94.8% / yr

Jul 26, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604002284

$95,000—
Jul 20, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604002282

$272,900

-83.6% / yr

Aug 26, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578281833

$1,387,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474745620

$1,525,000

+94.8% / yr

07/26/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604002284

$95,000
07/20/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604002282

$272,900

-83.6% / yr

08/26/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578281833

$1,387,500

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

Public Records for 986 Austin Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,392Additions$388,105Total$540,497
Tax Record2025$9,453 ($788 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt7,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,442 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,982 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,882,228 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated2000ZoningAGCountyBARROWAPNXX108 089Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 986 Austin Road

This home is within Barrow County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bethlehem Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Haymon-Morris Middle School
Public6 to 8

Apalachee High School
Public9 to 12

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Public8 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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986 Austin Road is a single family home for sale in Winder, GA 30680. This property was listed for sale on October 8, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, it's currently listed at $2,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 113 days and was last sold on September 24, 2021. This listing's school district is Barrow County School District. Nearby schools include Bethlehem Elementary School, Haymon-Morris Middle School and Apalachee High School. 986 Austin Road is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 7,424 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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