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NEW HOME ON WATER

NEW HOMES OFF WATER

David Jackson, Kay Collins Broker 478-454-8256 478-454-6340

114 SUNSET DRIVE SW • 3BR/2BA MLS# 32980 • $224,900 Lee Ann Redd Dan Caldwell 478-456-2633 478-454-6609

274 PROSSER ROAD • 4BR/2BA MLS# 32907 • $159,900

11444 HWY 18 - GORDON • 3BR/3.5BA

12533 BROAD STREET • 3BR/2BA MLS# 32952 • $48,900

3054 HERITAGE ROAD • 3BR/3.5BA

MLS# 32943 • $299,000

NEW LOT OFF WATER

Kyle Hitchcock Danielle McLemore 478-451-9716 478-451-7602

150 LITTLE ROAD • 5 ACRES MLS# 32924 • $30,000

Andrew Herren Gerald Bell 478-414-6409 478-457-5274

Alvin Rhonda Snow Archibald 478-233-5245 706-444-3707

NEW LOTS ON WATER

129 ROCKY CREEK COURT .95 ACRES 115 WATER FRONTAGE MLS# 32978 • $117,500

MLS# 32964 • $129,000

TOP SELLING AGENTS Kay McGiboney & Lee Ann Redd

107 WALKER DRIVE • 3BR/2BA MLS# 32970 • $149,900

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TOP LISTING AGENTS Beth Prestridge & Gerald Bell

McKenna Carlile Kay McGiboney 706-284-2106 478-456-4528

131 ROCKY CREEK COURT • .95 ACRES

MLS# 32979 • $97,500

355 ALLEN MEMORIAL • 8022 SQUARE FEET 2.92 ACRES MLS# 32909 • $350,000

Ron Houck Larry Entrekin 478-414-8595 478-457-6627

Wes Cobb Chris Johnson Randy Stewart Beth Prestidge Lee McLemore 478-456-6569 478-288-6624 478-288-0777 478-456-7625 478-454-8400

Happy Valentine’s Day

CRAIG MASSEE REAL ESTATE Please visit our website @ www.craigmassee.com to view all of our listings.

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Danny Blair 478-288-2253

Cathy Norris 678-232-8089

Ken Hendry 478-456-2815 706-444-9242

Lisa Young 478-456-8842

Paul Colvin 478-288-0482

Robin Beriault 478-454-7063

H.L. Ashley 478-251-1576

Kimberly Brown 478-363-0961

Don Braxley 478-454-8900 or 706-444-9944

131 W Washington Street • Milledgeville www.deepsouthrealty.com • grits1@windstream.net

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196/200 SE PEBBLE HILL ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE- As Is Sale. 27.5 Beautiful Wooded Acres With Creeks, Loaded With Hardwoods. Nice 3 Br, 2 Ba Sitting On Front Acreage Of Property. Some Fencing, Storage Shed, Free Standing Double Carport. MLS# 32963 $189,000

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540 S JEFFERSON STREET MILLEDGEVILLE

- Great Rental, 1 Block To GMC Campus Or Perfect Double Lot To Build The Next Apartments.MLS# 33013 $87,500

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3767 SUSSEX MILLEDGEVILLE - Wonderful 2 story Homes in Country Club.

4 bedrooms, 2 full, 2 half baths. 2 story entry hall, 2 story great room with stone fireplace, large kitchen,breakfast rm,and den all overlooking 20x40 pool. large laundry rm, dble garage, fenced in back yard, .97 of acre.

Cedar sided home. Covered back porch, stone flooring. Office on main level, outdoor bathroom for pool area. MLS# 33011 $275,000

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125 NE MISTLETOE LANE MILLEDGEVILLEL O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N 4 BR/ 3BA with too many features to list MLS# 32492 $274,000

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113 MT. PLEASANT CHURCH ROAD Milledgeville - Nice, Affordable Brick Home On A Large Lot in A Country Setting.

New Metal Roof. Central Heat & Air. 4 Storage Buildings And A Detached Double Carport. County Water. Small Fenced Area For A Dog. Covered Front Porch. Huge Crepe Myrtles And Holly Trees, And A Nice Magnolia Tree.

Payment Much Cheaper Than Rent. Make An Offer. MLS# 33017 $55,000

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162 ALLEN MEMORIAL DRIVE MILLEDGEVILLE Call Your Investors And College Parents. Very Nice 5 Br/3 Bath Home In Like-New Condition.

Hardie Board Exterior, New Inside Paint And Carpet, Woodburning Stove, Fenced Yard, Big Workshop, Good Closet Space, Separate Dining Room, Jumbo Utility Room. 8 Minutes To Gcsu By Car. County Water. Perfect Home For A Large Family Or College Kids. Motivated Seller - Bring Offers. MLS# 32683 $101,000

S RE C A 45 600 NE LAKE LAUREL RD MILLEDGEVILLE - Very Nice 2 Br/2 Ba Mobile Home With New Steel Roof On 45 Acres.

Marketable Timberland Hardwoods. 2 Spring-Feed Ponds.

2 Story Barn With Storage Shed. 20x16 Brick Building With Cement Floor. Property Has Road Frontage On Both Lake Laurel And Gumm Cemetary Rd. MLS# 31742 $169,500

215 NW KENAN DRIVE MILLEDGEVILLE - Big Nice 2-Story Home On 10 Acres With Extras. Wheel Chair Lift, Multiple Decks, 3 Septic Tanks, Huge Great Room(47x26), Over 4100 Sq Ft. Double Carport, Zone Heating And Air, Very Private. Motivated Seller. MLS# 32552 $349,900

120 W FRANKLIN ST MILLEDGEVILLE Roomy 3 BR/2 bath just 1/2 block from GMC & 3 blocks to GCSU. Big rooms, high ceilings, lots of character. Pretty floors, center hallway. Big dining room with china closet, breakfast room, walk-in cedar lined closet. Fenced backyard, lily pond, greenhouse w/shower. Ideal for college housing. MLS# 31824 $162,500

1857 TIMBERLANE ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - Nice 3 BR/2 Bath home in carrington woods. Very spacious with wood burning fireplace. Large storage building with power. $2000.00 towards closing cost. MLS# 32862 $108,000

103 GRIMES ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - Nice 2 Br/1 Bath Bathcelor Pad. Close To Lake Sinclair. Bamboo Hardwood Floors. Fancy Chair Rail. 2 Decks. 20x20 Shop W/3 Ton Heat Pump And Separate Electrical Panel.

Tile Floors In Kitchen And Bath. 6 Minutes To Little River Park. County Water. Stove, Frig, Dishwasher And Washer/Dryer Convey. Total Electric. Trane Heat Pump. Site Built. Make An Offer. MLS# 31744 $99,500

100 LEE MILLEDGEVILLE - Brick 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Nice home on the southside, needs repairs, TLC. Can’t beat the price, bring all offers.

MLS#32244 $39,500

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OFF WATER 131 W Washington Street • Milledgeville www.deepsouthrealty.com • grits1@windstream.net

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1707 BRIARCLIFF MILLEDGEVILLE - Big, nice 5 BR 2 1/2 BA home with extras, Tri level. Master BR with 2 closets, big living room, huge den with fireplace. Hardwood floors. Nice appliances including washer and dryer. AGENTS CALL YOUR INVESTORS MLS# 31303 $119,000

510 Greene Street Augusta, GA- This Gracious Southern Home sits in the heart of Augusta's historic district. Home is generating a lot of rent, call agent for more information...The third story of the home is a Ballroom, home has back staircase.Home has new roof MLS# 31171 $395,000

119 WOLVERINE MILLEDGEVILLE - Property is located near Flipper Chapel church.

Needs some TLC MLS# 32575 $29,000

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12440 BROAD SPARTA, GA - 5,648sq.ft. Granite House, one of a kind... 20x40 inground pool lots of parking, walking decks, wonderful setting MLS# 31173 $95,000

630 W CHARLTON MILLEDGEVILLE- Large eat-in kitchen, double paned vinyl-clad windows throughout, pantry in kitchen, cypress paneling, hard wood floors under carpeting, big florida room, 10x20 unfinished storage basement. Plantation shutters, large walk-in in master br, tile baths. Central heat & air, attic fan.rewired, built-in bookcases, gas logs. MLS#31787 $165,000

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201 N MADISON AVE EATONTON - Built 1845 one of Eatonton's oldest residence.

Home was the first US Marshall's headquarters in Central Georgia. It was also used during the Civil War as a Hospital. The 2 story home has a wonderful front porch with large entry hall built 4 over 4. The front library has large murals of Brer Rabbitt characters. home is in need of renovation to restore it to its finest MLS# 31175 $100,000

1781 N JEFFERSON MILLEDGEVILLE - Great location! 3 BR/1.5 BA house close to everything. Large lot with fenced in back yard with small storage building. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in Georgia MLS# 32864 $74,500

204 THOMAS DRIVE EATONTON - Lake view 3/2 double wide.home is immaculate.pretty cabinets. kitchen and baths.master bathroom double vanities.stainless steel appliances.Neutral colors.90 acre level landscaped yard.storage building.fenced area for pets.area of nice site built homes.across from lake.boat ramp close by. MLS# 32504 $76,500

1910 SW IRWINTON ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE HANDYMAN SPECIAL, SOLD AS IS. MLS# 32535 $20,000

2775 SW IRWINTON RD - Great Location Right On 441 South. Over 4000 Sq Ft, 12x12 Office, 40x20 Showroom Open Area, 3280 Sq Ft Open Shop. Two 200 Amp 3-Phase Panels, Insulated 10 Ft Ceiling. 8 1/2 Acres Including A 2000 Model 3 Br/2 Bath Mobile Home. Property Has Another Area For A House Or Mobile Home With Power, Water, Septic Tank. MLS# 32436 $297,500

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196 SYCAMORE DR SPARTA - Log Home. Metal Roof. Large two bedrooms.Two baths.Unfinished basement possible 2 bedrooms and full bath is studded. 12 poured walls. 8 cement flooring in basement.Steel beams in basement ceilings.Tankless water heater.Wood burning stove and central heat and air.Well landscaped yard.Great views of Lake.Sandy Beach area.covered porches for entertaining.Matching storage building.Must see. MLS# 31769 $209,000

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110 OCONEE DR SPARTA- Quiet cove setting. 3/2 2007 Horton Home.Open floor.Fireplace.Neutral colors.open kitchen with center island and plenty of cabinets.Large bedrooms.walk in closets.Two open deck.one screened deck.Walkout sidewalk to dock.Permanent foundation closed in storage area.

Fenced yard.Move-In ready. MLS# 31802 $109,900

129 OVERLAND TRAIL SPARTA- Nice Singlewide With 2 BR 1 Bath. Good Water And Wide View Out Of Cove.

Large Covered Deck On Lake Side. Seawall And Dock.

MLS# 26894 $89,000

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“Get A Lake Life” Visit our East Lake Office at Cathy Norris Associate Broker

678-232-8089

DON BRAXLEY Broker/Owner

3914 Lake Sinclair Drive 678-232-8089 Open 7 Days

478-452-3126 131 W Washington Street • Milledgeville www.deepsouthrealty.com • grits1@windstream.net

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561 N CHICKASAW TRAIL SPARTA - Fishermans Delight.

Rustic 2/2 Cabin. Walkout dock. Well required.

MLS# 31775 $120,000

123 DISCOVERY BAY MILLEDGEVILLE - This Home Blows Away The Competition. Move-In Ready. Tastefully Decorated And Lots Of Extras: 2 Docks, A Lot And A Half(1.42 Acres), Granite Counter Tops And Vanities, Good Closets And Storage, Woodburning Fireplace With Gas Logs, Big Screen Porch And Big Covered Porch, All Appliances Plus A Golf Cart Convey, And All Within 15 Minutes Of Shopping And Restaurant District And Milledgeville's Historic District Mls# 31646 $324,900

447 CAMELLIA COURT SPARTA- 2/05/15 Just Reduced!!! Concrete Driveway And Parking Pad. 3-Br, 2-Ba Doublewide With 12x21 Deck, Central Heat & Ac, Covered Front Entrance - Good Condition - Move-In Ready. Walkout Pier. Ga Power Approved For Single Boat Shelter. All Appliances And Furnishings Convey With The Property. Motivated Seller.

Will Owner-Finance For Qualified Buyer With 20% Down. New Metal Roof In 2014. This Is A Very Nice Weekend Fisherman's Pad, Just 2 Minutes From Big Water. MLS# 28238 $114,500

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383 VENTURE TRAIL SPARTA, GA - 3/3 with addi41 SCENIC WAY SPARTA - Approved For 3/2 Home.All Utilities In Place.20x20 Wired Vinyl Sided Garage W/2 18x10 Doors.12x16 Shop.Good Water Depth.103 Water Frontage, Level Lot.Build Or Has A Camper Set Up. MLS# 26674 $86,000

tional 6 bed bunk room.3 stories. two kitchens.well built.246 water frontage.Dock/boathouse with Sun deck.Privacy gate.deep water,great views.well insulated.Insulated windows with tinted windows.2 x 6 walls.4 zone electric.central vac.Must see. MLS# 30728 $269,000

357 BLACK OAK DRIVE SPARTA- Why settle for less when this well maintained site built home offers you everything, starting with a gentle slope lot with super views, a maintenance free siding, a double slip enclosed boat house with lifts, a dock, close to town, a concrete seawall, a newer air condition, a Florida room, a front deck for relaxing with your choice of your favorite beverage and a good book or just letting the world go by, a separate guest room that is connected to the house that has it’s own bathroom, closet, hot water tank & outside entrance, and it’s priced right to name a few things.

Inside an open kitchen is waiting for your personal touch, living room to enjoy the wood burning fire place and the setting sunset, oak hardwood floors with Berber carpet in all three bedrooms MLS# 32498 $219,500

312 AZALEA DRIVE SPARTA - Big water views. 3/2 site built home.198 ft water frontage.max dock with lifts.Clear sandy bottom water.View from all living space.Plenty room to add additional living space. unfinished upstairs and full unfinished basement. enjoy sitting in the sun or shade on large waterside deck. landscaped yard sun and shaded area.plenty of cabinet and large walk-in closets.Must see. MLS# 32473 $399,900

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781 MORNING GLORY SPARTA - Real McCoy log home. exposed logs. new skylights. Large master suite with sitting area. French doors leading onto deck. great lake views. 2 lots. landscape yard on lakeside. open floor plan kitchen. Must see. Price to Sale. MLS# 30223 $249,900

155 Mockingbird Drive Eatonton - Lake Get A Way on Murder Creek, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home. Covered porches, large cookhouse by the water w/ceiling fans,firepit, sink great for cooking and entertaining. Boardwalk along shore,lg deck the the water,dock, covered boatramp. Great Price...

MLS# 32761 $69,900

2260 OCONEE DRIVE SPARTA- Must See. 2/2 site built home.Move in ready.Over 170 ft of main water views.Landscaped yard.Great location.Deep water.Small beach area for the kids.Living area has 14ft ceilings with fireplace.Kitchen with plenty of cabinets and pantry area. 2 full baths.on suite in Master bed. Two covered deck areas.Matching garage for all the toys. MLS# 32260 $242,000

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100 SW LANDINGS COURT EATONTON - Nice Site Built Lake Cottage. Fee Simple. 2 Br/1 Bath With Big Living Room/Kitchen Combo. Total Electric. County Water. Stove & Stacked Washer/Dryer Convey. Double Pane Windows, Small 12x6 Ft Deck Facing Lake, Ceiling Fans, Linen Closet, Dock With Boat Slip, Covered Side Porch. Great Weekend Getaway. New Central H/A Heatpump Tobe Installed July 2014. MLS# 30079 $143,000

205 NE DAM ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - Motivated Seller - Very Nice 3br/2 Bath Modular Home With A Big Water Lakeview.

Gapowco Lease Lot. Seller Will Pay 3k Transfer Fee. No Neighbors On One Side Of Lot. Master Suite W/Big Walkin Closet & Master Bath. Kitchen W/Pantry. 2 Linen Closets, Two Storage Sheds & Wood Shed. Wood Burning Fireplace. Huge Decks & Patio With Big Water View. Mls# 31696 $165,000

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ON WATER 982 GARDENIA ROAD SPARTA -

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Double wide and older single wide.On two lots.Floating dock in place on lt 131.Property located in back of cove.deep water cove.boatable water.Double wide home was seldom used. MLS# 32023 $149,900

130 NW MERIWETHER POINT MILLEDGEVILLE

Lake Life Awaits.

Level lot. 202.10 water frontage.Deep Water,Views,Great location. Well maintained 3 bedroom.2 full baths.Home very spacious. Fireplace.

Built in breakfast area,pantry.utility room.cedar lined closets.French doors leading to two entertainment areas on water side.screened and enclosed porch.Outside enjoy the level lot. Sandy beach.Fire pit.two utilitiy buildings for the toys.Single boathouse and a single boatslip.Fenced lakeside for privacy.Financing Available. MLS# 31165 $155,000

- Nice Rustic Ranch 3 Br/ 2

Bath Home On 1.77 Acre Lake Lot. Beautiful. Gently Sloping Lot With Nice View Of Lake Sinclair. The New (2015) Heat Pump Serves A 3-Zone Hvac System. Potable Water Supplied By A Community Water System Cost One Time New Owner Fee $1000 Plus $100/Yr For Water. MLS# 32549 $239,500

DON BRAXLEY Broker/Owner

478-452-3126 131 W Washington Street • Milledgeville 246 ERIN SHORES MILLEDGEVILLE

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This is a perfect lot site to build your vacation or retirement home.

Ideal for a walk - out basement, so bring your plans because one of our local building contractors will build it for you. MLS# 32273 $160,000

355 CEDAR DRIVE SPARTA - 2/2 Bedroom. Possible 3 bedrooms.great outdoor spaces.gazebo for bbq.storage for the toys.great fishing off the dock area.level lot on lakeside.big open cove views.home on block foundation.must see. MLS# 32841 $112,000

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3515 LAKE SINCLAIR DRIVE SPARTA Well maintained 3 bed/2 bath single wide mobile home,level lot on waterside.walkout dock.furnished.plenty yard to play.approx 170 wf. Big open water view.newly painted inside(primed).Floor Allowance. MLS# 26414 $75,000

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Nice, gently sloping, 1.5 acre, fee simple lot with 309 ft. on Lake Sinclair. Sea wall is 4 years old. Originally this was 2 lots which were merged into one. New lot will perk. Nice lakeview. Plenty of room for house sites. Water depth of at least 7 feet. Private well required. MLS# 32619 $135,000

333 Venture Trail - 175 water frontage.minutes from main lake area.Home needs alot of tlc. Warf dock in place.Quiet area.great fishing deep channel area.sloping lot.Priced to sell.

MLS# 32934 $ 39,000

1415 LAKE SINCLAIR DRIVER SPARTA- Cute 2/1 A Frame.new metal roof.painted paneled walls.Master bedroom main floor.2nd bedroom loft overlooking living area.Large covered back porch 2x6 walls,can be enclosed for additional rooms.new 10 year warranty central heat and air.changed to 200 amp.total electric MLS# 30769 $55,000

255 B CLUB HOUSE EATONTON- Dock & septic system in place - County water & electricity at street- gentle slope making it easy to go to waters edge or dock - great location. NO SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE GIVEN - PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS IS MLS# 32103 $124,900

- 3 bedroom 2 bath home. very good condition.move in ready.Walking distance to lake.Deeded lake access. MLS# 30883 $59,000

24 LAKE SINCLAIR DRIVE SPARTA

- What A Great Lot To Build Your Lake House On. Your Investment Is Protected In This Restricted Subdivision (Site Built Homes Only)The Community Common Area Features A Boat Ramp, Dock, Covered Pavilion And A Volunteer Fire Department. No Sellers Property Disclosure Given - Property Being Sold As Is MLS# 32106 $164,900 429 DOGWOOD DRIVE SPARTA

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741 CHICKASAW MILLEDGEVILLE - Your friends & relatives are going to ask you – How did you find this house with such a great water view! Once you see it – you will not want to leave.

Act now, before it’s gone. Need more information? More pictures? Please contact your real estate professional. .Home being sold AS IS - No Seller's Property Disclosure given MLS# 32145 $245,000

MLS# 13279 MLS# 13945 MLS# 16170 MLS# 19107 MLS# 19930 MLS# 21293 MLS# 21759 MLS# 23061 MLS# 25625 MLS# 24091 MLS# 24099 MLS#32827

LT 25 LT 234 LT 89 LT 293 LT 390 LT 19 LT 256 LT 142 LT 117 LT 315

222 SCENIC WAY LAKE SINCLAIR DRIVE GARDENIA ROAD VENTURE TRAIL-LAKE ACCESS OCONEE DRIVE RIVER RIDGE TRAIL ZINNA OCONEE DRIVE MORNING GLORY LAKE SINCLAIR DRIVE OLD FERRY RD ORCHID SPARTA, GA

$15,000 $12,500 $5,000 $17,500 $10,000 $6,000 $3,500 $9,000 $58,000 $5,000 $5,000 $6,500

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INVESTORS 107 Sinclair Marina RD NE Milledgeville - Formerly the home of VBC; This facility could continue to be used as a church. It features a seating capacity of 200+ persons, kitchen facilities, office space, activity hall, a wing of class rooms, and 8 restrooms. Other possible or potential uses could be a day school, health facility, funeral home, or other commercial venture. The listing agent is an active deacon of VBC and is knowledgeable about the property. Call Paul 478-288-0482 for an easy showing. MLS# 33045 $495,000

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374 PEBBLE RIDGE ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - Vacant Residential Building Lot With Underground Utilities. Priced To Sell.

Restrictive Covenants On File At Baldwin County Courthouse.

Pond Frontage. MLS# 31918 $11,500

309 STONERIDGE DRIVE MILLEDGEVILLE - Super Convenient Location In A Nice Restricted Subdivision.

Pond Frontage.Covenants On File At Baldwin County Courthouse. MLS# 31925 $11,500

375 PEBBLERIDGE ROAD

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MILLEDGEVILLE - Super

Convenient Location In A Nice Restricted Subdivision.

Pond Frontage. Covenants On File At Baldwin County Courthouse MLS# 31924 $11,500

688 DUNLAP ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE Reasonably Priced, Commercial Lot On One Of Baldwin County's Busiest Streets. Quick To Everything.

High Traffic Count.

Underground Utilities.

MLS# 31922 $29,900

1945 IRWINTON ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - Price Reduced! Make An Offer! 3 Houses Plus 2 Apartments Plus 16-Space Mobile Home Park With All Utilities Plus 900 Sq Ft Shop.

Complete Wtih City Water And Sewer. Excellent Cash Flow Potential On 3.25 Acres.

MLS# 15406 $205,000

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2757 N COLUMBIA MILLEDGEVILLE -

LOT 107 S S. STEEL BRIDGE EATONTON - Large

Seller is a licensed real estate agent in georgia. Vacant lot on busy hwy 441 north. 200 ft on hwy. MLS# 32865 $225,000

3 vacant lots on Brookwood Circle.

Motivated seller.

Seller is a licensed real estate agent in ga. MLS# 32866 $9,500

CLE MILLEDGEVILLE -

(3 acres) lot at head of cove, 100 +/- feet of water frontage with over 350 feet of road frontage.

2-minute boat ride to big water.

MLS# 32141 $71,500

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LOT 5 QUAIL KNOLL DRIVE EATONTON, GA Wonderful wooded building lot, nice level lot, great area. 270' of water frontage, 100' rd frontage, right 325, left 336 MLS# 31178 $135,000

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- This is a Hunter’s dream come-true, located out in the boon-docks on a dirt road that is passable in a car or truck. No close neighbors, (you can target practice all day long without bothering anyone) no sleeping quarters, (you can bring your own sleeping bag, truck, trailer or camper) no electric (you can bring your own candles, flashlights, generators or live off the grid). No drinking water (but who drinks water?).Comes with a lockable gate @ driveway,deer stands, trails, and a portable storage. So talk it over with your hunting buddies because this 69.886 acres is loaded with wild game. Pictures are available of last year’s deer harvest available upon written request (don’t want to offend the ladies)- SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE NOT PROVIDED BEING SOLD AS IS MLS# 32362 $165,000

O R.G. STARLEY RD MCINTYRE - VERY PRIVATE 87 ACRE PARCEL WITH AT LEAST 1 FRESH WATER SPRING AND A SMALL AREA OF SWAMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PROPERTY. FOOD PLOTS, LARGE HARDWOODS, EXCELLENT DEER HUNTING. PINES CUT IN '07. GATED. PLAT AVAILABLE. MLS# 30217 $132,000

Very nice level lot in the Historic Dist. Augusta. on the corner of Greene & Fifth sts. great location, not any lots left. MLS# 31172 $225,000

LOT 6 QUAIL KNOLL DRIVE EATONTON, GA Wonderful building lot quiet part of the lake, 154' of water frontage, 100'road frontage, left 367, right 336 MLS# 31177 $135,000

6989 ISLAND CREEK SPARTA

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438 LAKE LAUREL RD NE MILLEDGEVILLE, GA - High, Well Drained, Wooded Residential Lot Consisting Of 1.45 Surveyed Acres, With 229 Feet Of Frontage On Lake Laurel Road. Survey Plat On File. All Utilities Are Available For Hook Up. MLS# 31382 $6,500

278 LAKEMERE LANE MILLEDGEVILLE

Lot With Large Hardwoods In Holiday

The oaks, Show anytime. Bring all offers. MLS# 32863 $20,500

Hill Subdivision. MLS# 31401 $2,950

15 Lots In Beautiful

Mallard Glen Subdivision 130 SW COX ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE - 165 Beautiful Acres. 8-10 Year Old Planted Pines, Sandy Soil. Less Than 1 Mile To Fall Line Freeway. Great Hunting Land MLS# 28288 $404,250

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PINE BLUFF DRIVE IVEY - Heavily Wooded

BUILDER SPECIAL 16 LOTS Great Location

Off Hwy 212 On & Off Water Call Danny Blair at

Corner of Lake Laurel and Gum Cemetery

478-288-2253

Call Cathy Norris for Information

For Information

678-232-8089

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Milledgeville Office

Lake Oconee Office

185 Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville, GA 31061

995 Lake Oconee Parkway Eatonton, GA 31024

478-452-9358 1-800-932-BEST

706-485-1056 1-800-932-BEST

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1757 Stone Meadow

114 Scenic Ct

621B Sparta Hwy

119 Webb Rd

Carrington Woods 4BR/3BA • Upgraded kitchen Inground pool

Lake Sinclair 3BR/2.5BA • Sunroom Single boat house w/ dock

27 Acres!

3BR/2BA Private lake with natural spring A must see!

Lake Sinclair 3BR/2BA • 1.22 Acres Deep water view!!

3065 Heritage Rd

99 Old Mill Ct

25 Bitternut Ct

3022 Newall Dr

3BR/2BA 1837 Sqft • Upgraded flooring close to everything

3BR/3BA • 2499 Sqft Bonus room Large den

Lake Sinclair 3BR/2BA • 1568 Sqft 0.5 Acres

3BR/2BA 1817 Sqft • 2.37 Acres Close to town

127 Honeysuckle Rd

107B Teal Ct

21350 Hwy 112

221 E Riverbend

Dock, boathouse and seawall

Lake Sinclair! • 3BR/2BA Detached guest house 1.32 Acres

10 Acres 3BR/2BA • 2400 Sqft Large patio w/ gazebo

Lake Oconee 3BR/4.5BA • 3734 Sqft Master on Main • Hardwood floors

114 Regina Dr

5037 Hwy 22

528 Lake Laurel Rd

163 Oak Leaf Cir

3BR/2BA 1731 Sqft • 2.43 Acres 2 kitchens!

Move in ready!

7 Acres • 3BR/2BA 2051 Sqft

Forest Lake 3BR/2BA Partial basement 1996 Sqft

REDUCED Lake Sinclair!

5BR/2BA • 5295 Sqft

REDUCED 10009 Sqft! • 4BR/5BA Partial finished basement Space for everyone!

Heather Darden 478-804-1519

Johnny Speights 478-251-8020

Heather Dickey 478-454-7953

Ronnie West 478-363-4382

Sandra Bowen 478-232-4977

Leona Schilling 478-454-6413

1995 Century21 Real Estate Corporation as trustee of the NFA and Trademarks of Century21 Real Estate Corporation, Equal Housing Opportunity. EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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112 Bear Creek

3308 Trotters Ridge

109 Merry Dr

99 N Cambridge Dr

Lake Sinclair 3BR/2BA • Single boathouse Wood seawall

Jones County 3BR/2BA Split bedroom design Call today!

3BR/2BA • Open floor plan Screen back porch Fence back yard

4BR/2.5BA 2029 Sqft • Master on main Great place to call home.

131 County Line Church Rd

3056 Edgewood

108 Cherry St

279 Power Point Rd

3BR/2BA • 1776 Sqft Fenced in back yard Perfect location!

Eatonton 3BR/1BA • 1254 Sqft Investor special

Lake Sinclair • 3BR/2BA 400 + ft water frontage!

A must see!!

118 Pineview Dr

536 Nelson Rd

104 Rock Lake Pt

495 Chickasaw

REDUCED on Lake Sinclair!!

180 Ft of shoreline Big water view Perfect lake getaway

3BR/1BA • 1 Acre Located between Gray and Milledgeville

Lake Access • 3BR/2BA Recently remodeled Private setting

Lake Sinclair MUST SEE! 3BR/2BA • 1800 Sqft

1137 County Line

192 Merry Dr

1706 Elmwood Rd

886 Hwy 441 N.

5 Acres!

3BR/2BA • 2552 Sqft Custom cabinets

REDUCED Jones County 4BR/3BA • 2206 Sqft 1.1 Acres

Golden Pond!

3BR/2BA • 2666 Sqft Fisherman's dream!

Carrington Woods 3BR/2BA • 2190 Sqft New Paint & carpet!

BIG BOY TOYS 61.4 Acres 2 horse barns • Inground pool Great location!!!

1562 Lane Rd

313 E Magnolia St

167 Swint Ave

163 Swint Ave

5 ACRES! • Jasper County 4BR/2BA 1976 Sqft

Eatonton 2BR/2BA • Cute as a button!

Office could be 3rd bedroom

3BR/1BA • 1550 Sqft Hardwood floors Great investment

Sandra Mallard 478-234-6442

Laura Melton 706-473-1042

Neal Tobler 706-816-0317

Tommy Meads 706-347-0491

Mike McEver 478-456-4783

3BR/1BA 1260 Sqft Great investment property

Tom Schlesser 706-347-0795

Keysha Pierce 478-456-4458

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SSK, REALTORS®

Robert Binion

Nichole Grizzard

Vivian Blizzard

Managing Broker & Licensed Instructor

Office Administrator / MLS Coordinator

Lake Office Administrator

Kim Herrin (478) 451-9345

Susan Lebendiger (678) 230-4844

John Mitchell (478) 361-9587

Charlie Adams Property Manager (478) 456-0049

Sue Adams (404) 432-3266

Terri Calhoun (478) 454-8419

Kimi Clements (478) 456-2523

Charlene Clower (404) 867-7880

Russ Creecy (404) 975-9313

Julia Thomas (770) 301-4383

Courtney B. Tollison (478) 456-6275

Terri Weaver (478) 804-1044

Theresa Wiley (706) 444-3401

Barak Wood (478) 451-9396

Each Office Is Independantly Owned And Operated

478.453.4200 706.485.1780 Mandy Peacock (478) 387-5784

NEW OFF water

397 Maiden Lane - Located at the end of a quiet street in Historical Sparta, this 4 sided brick ranch home is a geat family home. Spread out in the large family room with tremendous masonry fireplace, kitchen with additional den, 3 bedroom 3 bath with 4th bedroom converted to dressing room with jacuzzi tub. 5 acres with pecan trees, inground pool with large pool house. Need some TLC. Bring ALL offers! $139,000 MLS# 32918.

Call Sue Adams.

236 Oakdale Rd.- -3 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath brick home in Milledgeville's Historic Southside. Great starter home or investment property. Minutes to Georgia College, Georgia Military College and even closer to Georgia War Veterans Home. Corporate owned. $29,900 MLS#32927. Call Jim Fain.

1787 Cedarwood Rd.- Fabulous 4 sided brick home on over-sized lot located in established neighborhood.

Foyer opens to a HUGE great room with exceptional masonry fireplace, beams, built-ins and bay windows.

3 over-sized bedroom spacious master with dressing area, vanity and additional sink. New garage door and opener. Partial basement with some finished space.

Partially fenced area as well as great garden space. $159,000 MLS# 32936. Call Sue Adams.

141 S. Brown Street - Beautiful country home conveniently located near the new Fall Line Parkway. Gorgeous 1.5 acre lot includes well maintained primary home, goat pen, additional older home (used for storage but could be renovated) and utility building. Primary home has HUGE customized kitchen, alarm system, screened front and back porches complete with hot tub!

Tiled floors throughout and Trane Clean Effects air system make great home for allergy sufferers. Property includes generator, solar gate and sprinkler system. Many more upgrades, so little space! $249,000 MLS# 32948. Call Susan Lebendiger.

182 Henry Drive- Great home in desirable Hudson Plantation! This spacious 4BR/2BA home is located on a large corner lot and has almost 2200 square feet of living space, hardwood floors in the foyer and formal dining room. As you enter this home it has a beautiful nice open floor plan for lots of family fun.

This one won't last long!! $162,000 MLS# 32983.

Call Your Home Team, Kim Herrin and Terri Weaver.

407 Forest Rd.- Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home situated on a 1.60 acre lot that gently slopes down to a creek. Close to schools, shopping and downtown. Beautiful touches and plenty of storage.

Additional 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage provides mother in- law suite or potential rental. You'll also have plenty of storage room in a 25 x 30 double garage. Vacant lot at rear of property also available. Don't miss this great opportunity. $119,000 MLS# 32994. Call Sue Adams.

206 W. Lakeview Dr.- Have you been looking for a custom home with bells and whistles? If so look no further. This home boasts of details ranging from a perfect sunroom located off the kitchen to a double sided fireplace to be enjoyed in both living room and dining room. If details aren't enough this home is located on desirable Lakeview Drive. In one word this is perfection! $325,900 MLS# 33037. Call Georgia Living Team, Tracey Worley and Mandy Peacock.

31888 Hwy 112 - Looking for the perfect home in the country or maybe even a hunting lodge for the guys?

This is the place! This 5 bedroom 3 bath home is located on 16 acres offering hunting on your own backyard.

Home consists of massive great room to include kitchen, dining room, living room and sitting areas. Complete with wood burning stove. There is even a man cave complete with kitchen and separate entry. This property is calling all nature lovers home!! $159,900 MLS# 33040. Call Georgia Living Team, Tracey Worley and Mandy Peacock.

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Proud to announce our newest agent

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TOWN OFFICE – 1827A NORTH COLUMBIA STREET LAKE OFFICE – 1099 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD

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DECEMBER TOP PRODUCERS

Top Listing Agents Sandra Dean (478) 457-4079

Jim Fain (478) 363-2145

Susan Granich (703) 851-1993

Susan Hall (478) 454-6200

Ashley Harrington Jeffrey Harrington (706) 473-1676 (478) 714-4708

Happy Valentine’s Day

Tracey Worley (706) 319-3292

Top Selling Agents

Your Home Team Terri Weaver & Kim Herrin

Courtney Tollison

Georgia Living Team, Tracey Worley & Mandy Peacock

Your Home Team Terri Weaver & Kim Herrin

Kimi Clements

Jeffrey Harrington

new on water

365 E. Braeburn Ln.- Beautiful log lake home!

Breath taking view as you are coming down the drive. This is a gorgeous one of a kind rustic home. 2400 sqft. 3 bedroom 2 bath with possibility of 4 bedrooms. Large deck over looking whole open water view of Lake Sinclair. This home is also very private. Great location!! $475,000.MLS# 32944. Call Kimi Clements.

151 Waits Road- Great Location!! Newly updated with granite counter tops, paint, new appliances & fixtures, and new roof. This excellently maintained home is located just minutes from Kroger Walmart and restaurants. On large deep cove and on a fee simple lot. This is the one you've been looking for. Don't Miss It!!!! $225,000 MLS# 32951. Call Your Home Team, Kim Herrin and Terri Weaver.

105 Sands Dr. - Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath, 3000+ sqft. lake home with 3 car attached garage. 182 feet of concrete seawall with single boathouse, dock and 8 feet of water depth. Home is complete with hardwood floors and tile baths. Two decks and screened porch for entertaining. Nice manicured yard with BIG beautiful lake view. Wood burning stove in great room and water softening system. Must see this home TODAY! $399,998 MLS# 32962. Call Julia Thomas and Russ Creecy.

109 Sportsman Cir.- -Quality describes this perfect for full time or part time Lake Home!! Home is set up for 2 bedroom with office but original plans are 3 bedroom. Very easy convert! Master on main level and private up stairs great for visitors. About 2 miles to shopping and eating. Just a few great amenities are....cedar shake and stacked stone. Architectural shingles, gutters with gutter guards. Major storage all around. 3 year old boathouse with lift, deck, seawall, stainless appliances. 4 zone irrigation with lake pump. Surround sound in and out. Covered deck with fireplace. Fiber optic tenting on windows. Priced to sell!!! $399,999 MLS# 32989. Call Kimi Clements.

133 Thomas Drive.- So much Lake House for your Money! Perfect weekender or for full time!! This property is located in a great neighborhood on Lake Sinclair and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. House has nice sized living room with fireplace, kitchen with bar and dining area. Property also has a pavilion for dining outside and a boathouse. Don't miss this deal!!

Best on the lake!! $99,000 MLS#32992. Call Courtney Tollison.

331A Bluegill Rd.- Great Lake house in a wonderful area at an awesome price! Well built 4 bedroom, 3 bath very spacious house. Complete with all appliances, furnishings and a boat too! Decks, a screen porch and a basement for entertaining. Nice level yard with a sandy beach and deep water off of dock. Must see this one!! $345,000 MLS# 33019. Call Courtney Tollison.

112 Beasley Point Rd.- This lake property should be at the top of your list. Completely remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath 1100 sq.ft.

Home with vinyl siding and metal roof on .9 acres. Double boathouse with max dock and all the options. There is almost 150' of seawalled shoreline and 12' water depth at end of dock. You have your own private concrete boat ramp plus storage building! Relax by the water at the outdoor firepit or up on the full length covered deck. New HVAC, water heater, appliances and flooring.

The list goes on. This is a Lake Home with all your wants! Call today! $174,900 MLS# 33030. Call Julia Thomas and Russ Creecy.

392 Hub Dent - Large lot with 188' of waterfront and a private dock, fish or sun to your hearts' content. This is a great home on a great lot at a great price. Lots of privacy makes this the perfect get away spot or it could be your permanent home.

There are 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths and an oversized Great Room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. This home also boasts a country kitchen and separate dining room. This is a must see. $99,900 MLS# 33038. Call Sandra Dean.

commercial 970 Milledgeville Rd- Commercial building with 3178Sq.Ft. on 3.4 +/- acres located on Hwy 441 in Putnam County, now being used as an antique store, this building has plenty of room for your business venture. The 2 bedroom and 2 bath home is also included in the sale. 323 feet of frontage on busy Hwy 441, 2 driveways, well and septic tank already in place. $370,000 MLS# 32956. Call Terri Calhoun.

140 Parham Road - Here is the lakefront home you've been waiting for! Custom built with only one owner. Beautiful level deeded lot in serene neighborhood-all site built homes.

Master on the main with 4 additional bedrooms and 4 full baths. Large kitchen with lots of cabinetry and stainless appliances. Wood and slate floors in living area and master bedroom. Study and separate dining room, all on main floor.

Quaint side patio would be perfect for a hot tub. Covered deck and Florida room provide year long enjoyment of the lake. Fenced yard and max boathouse all priced to sell!

Convenient to shopping and restaurants, this property is located on Atlanta side of Sinclair. $385,000 MLS# 33047.

Call Susan Lebendiger.

540B W Thomas St.- Excellent commercial office space. Most recently used as Family Medical practice. Layout consists of 2 waiting /reception areas, large centrally located area for staff, 10+ procedure/exam rooms, 3 private offices, multiple storage areas and more. Floor plan allows for portion to be leased separately with private entrance. Great opportunity for any type of office space. $329,000 MLS# 33002. Call Sue Adams.

New Lot/Land OFF Water 127 Whitney St.- Build your Dream Home!! This lovely wooded lot..located in Sebastian Cove is the perfect location.

Protective covenants subdivision offers tennis courts, clubhouse and access to private boat ramp. Priced to sell!! $24,500 MLS# 32933. Call Your Home Team, Kim Herrin and Terri Weaver.

321 Brook St.- Great lot close to downtown Milledgeville.

Perfect for that new home. Also excellent location for investment opportunity. $7,000 MLS# 33003. Call Sue Adams.

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Tips for first-time home buyers Buying a home for the first time is an exciting period in a person's life. Deciding to buy a home often indicates buyers are ready to establish firm roots in a community where they can see themselves living for years to come.

The process of buying a home is rarely easy, and first-time buyers may feel overwhelmed at times. Such feelings are perfectly normal and felt by first-time buyers regardless of their budgets or home preferences. But there are a few ways to make buying a home more enjoyable than it is nerve-wracking. · Examine your finances.

The first step toward buying a home has

nothing to do with deciding if you prefer a craftsman- or Tudor-style home. Before you even begin your search for a home, carefully examine your finances to determine how much is coming in and how much is going out of your household each month.

Figure out how much debt you are currently carrying, be it student loan, automotive, consumer or any other types of debt.

Order a credit report so you can see how prospective lenders are likely to see you, and address any errors you find on the report before meeting with any lenders.

Peruse past bank statements to track your spending habits, looking for areas where you might be able to scale back if need be. · Be prepared when visiting lenders.

Prospective borrowers can make the home-buying process go smoothly by having all of the necessary documentation

ready when visiting potential lenders.

Many mortgage lenders will want to see some recent pay stubs (from both borrowers if buying with a spouse or partner), a couple years' worth of W-2s and tax returns, as well as your recent bank statements. You can always call ahead and ask lenders what they need to see when applying for a loan. Having these materials ready in advance means you will spend less time at the bank and more time finding the right home for you. · Secure financing before you begin house hunting.

Many first-time home buyers might not realize the benefits of securing financing before they begin looking for a home.

Mortgage preapproval lets buyers know how much a bank will loan them, meaning they won't spend time looking at homes they can't afford. In addition, preapproval means buyers won't lose out on their

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Let’s demystify some real estate jargon A multiple listing service allows your realtor to connect you with thousands of potential buyers or sellers.

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The ABCs of real estate are pretty lengthy and complex; that’s exactly why you hire a realtor when you want to buy or sell a property. Here’s a look at three terms that might leave you a bit better equipped to follow along throughout the process.

A multiple listing service or MLS is a continually updated private network used by realtors across the country. This database enables realtors to share their listings with each other. Brokers earn commissions for their own listings, and when they help sell a property as a buyer’s agent they receive partial commissions.

The MLS-brand network operated by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is currently the main Internet marketplace for realty in the U.S. As a seller, you benefit from an MLS listing because it disseminates your property listing to a very wide audience of realtors representing buyers. As a buyer, it gives your realtor access to specific details about properties, including vacancy, street address, taxes, and any criteria that are part of your search.

Comparative market analyses (CMA). Also known as “comps,” comparative market analyses are done by your realtor to determine a suitable selling price for your property. An analysis looks at which other properties are listed in your area, what they feature and how much they’re selling for.

Internet data exchange. The NAR allows certain information to be made public for individual buyers on its online realty tool, MLS®. This Internet Data Exchange doesnít short-circuit the role of the realtor, as the available information is limited to protect the privacy of sellers. However, it allows buyers to refine their search criteria from home and develop an idea of the current market conditions.

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