Rare historic property on Rose Creek in Oconee County, GA For Sale. 1381 Elder Mill Road includes the c.1900 Elder Mill, part of the National Register-listed Elder's Mill Covered Bridge and Elder Mill historic district. Approximately 6 wooded acres beside the iconic 1897 Elder Mill Covered Bridge. One-of-a-kind property combines Oconee County history, creek frontage, mature hardwoods, rock outcroppings, native creekside habitat, and extraordinary privacy just minutes from Watkinsville and Athens, GA. The historic mill structure retains its rustic character with weathered wood construction, metal roof, pine flooring, and a timeless presence overlooking the natural landscape. The site offers a rare opportunity for a buyer with vision - ideal as a private retreat, historic residence, preservation project, creative studio, or legacy property. A truly unique blend of architecture, history, and natural beauty in one of Oconee County's most scenic settings.
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$1,100,000
1381 Elder Mill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
1beds
896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6 Acres Lot
$1,028,800 Zestimate®
$1,228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Weathered wood constructionMature hardwoodsMetal roofNative creekside habitatRock outcroppingsCreek frontagePine flooring
- 40 days |
- 551 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Leathers 706-201-8751,
Corcoran Classic Living
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10799749
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Electric, Other
Cooling
- Electric, Other
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Other
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: C 06 009B
- Special conditions: Historic
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Elder Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Watkinsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $386,233
- Annual tax amount: $2,803
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,028,800
Estimated sales range
$977,000 - $1.08M
Rent Zestimate®
$1,442/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$1,228/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,803 +2.3% | $154,493 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $2,740 +1.6% | $138,205 +10% |
| 2023 | $2,696 +6.7% | $125,656 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $2,527 +12.8% | $109,169 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $2,241 +6.7% | $96,659 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $2,100 -1.8% | $90,563 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $2,139 +18.9% | $90,311 +18.9% |
| 2018 | $1,799 +17.6% | $75,936 +17.6% |
| 2017 | $1,529 | $64,565 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,529 | $59,095 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,529 +9.8% | $58,678 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $1,393 +5.1% | $54,573 +0.2% |
| 2013 | $1,325 | $54,486 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30677
Getting around
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Colham Ferry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 7/10Oconee County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 10/10Oconee County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Colham Ferry
- Middle: Oconee
- High: Oconee
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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