Amazing gated Mini-Estate in Oconee County, GA on 3.4 acres w/ a brick home, guest garage apartment, separate barndo aptmnt, 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 ea aptmnt. 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/ hrdwd 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/ hrdwd floors & a new private deck. Master Ba 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 bdrms 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, lrg br w/walk-in closet, soaking tub, washer/dryer, Frnch 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. Lrg 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 aptmnts.
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
1040 Essex Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
5beds
3,671sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3.36 Acres Lot
$808,900 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,754 Estimated rent
Home value
$808,900
$696,000 - $938,000
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Brick homeGated mini-estateGuest half bathPrivate gateGuest garage apartmentWall ovenLuxury vinyl flooring
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Listed by:
Dean Bright 706-340-1701,
Athens Elite Real Estate
Bought with:
Lindsey Riddle, 445619
Keller Williams Greater Athens
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CL347128
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom 5
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Great room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Electric, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Area, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Ventless
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,671 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Parking Available, RV Access/Parking, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Picket,Wood,Wire,Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3.36 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Open Lot, Other, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Stable(s), Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: B09B021
- Zoning: 001
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Pasture, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Watkinsville
- Subdivision: Essex
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership type: Homeowner/Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Sold | $810,000-10%$221/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $899,900$245/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,900+140%$245/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10688431 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $1,500-25% |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000-50%$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Price change | $4,000+14.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2024 | Price change | $3,500-22.2%$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Sold | $375,000+15.4%$102/sqft |
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| 1/23/2014 | Sold | $325,000-1.5%$89/sqft |
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| 11/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $329,900-5.7%$90/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Top Performers #07187752 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2013 | Listing removed | $350,000$95/sqft |
Source: J. Davis Properties, Inc. #5117227 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2013 | Price change | $350,000-9.1%$95/sqft |
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| 3/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $385,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,305 +0.3% | $237,245 +9.5% |
| 2024 | $4,294 +0.8% | $216,608 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $4,259 +5.9% | $198,505 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $4,021 +14.9% | $173,701 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $3,501 +5.4% | $150,978 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $3,320 +6.3% | $138,322 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $3,123 +6.7% | $133,834 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $2,927 +7.3% | $125,571 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $2,727 +0% | $117,124 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $2,727 | $115,410 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,727 +2% | $114,661 +22.1% |
| 2014 | $2,674 +19.8% | $93,890 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $2,232 | $91,306 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $115,817 -3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,558 +2.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $117,108 +15.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,430 +34.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,636 +27.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,342 +3.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,520 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,998 +2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,871 +7.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,122 +454.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $9,217 |
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Neighborhood: 30677
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Colham Ferry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Oconee County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 10/10Oconee County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
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