Historic Victorian Home with Renovated Guesthouse | Downtown Eatonton -- Step into Southern charm and historic elegance with this stunning Victorian home, just steps from the courthouse and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, events, and the Uncle Remus Museum. The main house features a large covered front porch, original heart pine floors, four fireplaces with original mantles, and spacious, light-filled rooms throughout. The remodeled kitchen boasts Florentine tile flooring, a large island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, while the primary suite offers a renovated bath with tiled shower, double vanity, and granite countertops. A wide Southern-style staircase leads to a carpeted bonus room and three additional bedrooms. Relax or entertain on the wraparound back deck, perfect for summer evenings or morning coffee. The 608 sq ft guesthouse is fully renovated with Duralux waterproof flooring, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bath, and climate-controlled garage, providing excellent income potential or flexible living space. Recognized by the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission with a "Keeping It Historic" award, this home blends historic character with modern updates, including: new HVAC with ductwork, updated plumbing, gutters with historic-style downspouts, new insulation, electrical upgrades with 15+ circuits, updated lighting, roofs approx. 9 years old, and two water heaters (guesthouse approx. 9 years old). Enjoy quiet small-town living with easy access to all amenities, while owning a move-in ready totally electric historic home with income-producing potential.
For sale
$450,000
205 W Sumter St, Eatonton, GA 31024
5beds
3,162sqft
Residential Home, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.25 Acres Lot
$429,100 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious light-filled rooms throughoutRemodeled kitchenLarge islandGutters with historic-style downspoutsClimate-controlled garageLarge covered front porchOriginal heart pine floors
- 144 days |
- 391 |
- 20 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Crystal Freeman,
Virtual Properties Realty
Source: LCBOR,MLS#: 70261
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Office, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built in Microwave, Dishwasher, Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Granite
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,162
- Total interior livable area: 3,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Attached, Garage, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Paved Walkway
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None, Lake Access (None), No Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: City Lot
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: E006215
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential Home, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt/Comp Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: No Golf Membership
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eatonton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,955
- Annual tax amount: $3,475
- Price range: $450K - $450K
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$429,100
$408,000 - $451,000
$3,709/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Price change | $450,000-2.2%$142/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $460,000-3.2%$145/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+48.4%$150/sqft |
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| 11/6/2020 | Sold | $320,000-5.9%$101/sqft |
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| 8/4/2020 | Pending sale | $339,900$107/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$107/sqft |
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| 6/10/2020 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$111/sqft |
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| 4/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $359,900+157.1%$114/sqft |
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| 2/18/2019 | Sold | $140,000-17.2%$44/sqft |
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| 1/22/2019 | Pending sale | $169,000$53/sqft |
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| 4/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,000+4.6%$53/sqft |
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| 2/28/2005 | Sold | $161,500$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,475 +13.7% | $195,182 +16% |
| 2024 | $3,056 -4.9% | $168,282 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $3,213 -7.5% | $163,094 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $3,475 +5.2% | $179,924 +60.7% |
| 2021 | $3,304 +6.8% | $111,946 +22.4% |
| 2020 | $3,093 +59.4% | $91,449 +83.1% |
| 2019 | $1,941 +8.9% | $49,945 -8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,783 -5.7% | $54,669 |
| 2017 | $1,891 +6% | $54,669 |
| 2016 | $1,784 | $54,669 |
| 2015 | $1,784 +9.2% | $54,669 0% |
| 2014 | $1,633 | $54,670 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $77,798 +29.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,157 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 31024
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Putnam County Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Putnam County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Putnam County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
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- Georgia
- Putnam County
- Eatonton
- 31024
- 205 W Sumter St
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