Built in 1832 and lovingly maintained, this historic Lexington residence offers generous living spaces, enduring architectural character, and room to make it your own. Situated on 2.42 park-like acres along picturesque West Church Street, the home features approximately 4,697 square feet, five bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths within convenient reach of Athens' dining, shopping, healthcare, and cultural amenities. Large rooms and soaring ceilings reflect the home's history, while plumbing and other systems have been updated over the years. The home is ready to live in while you plan cosmetic updates to suit your taste, offering an opportunity to enjoy its character today and personalize it over time. The main level includes a spacious primary suite with a sitting room and en suite bath, an expansive kitchen, and a generous combined laundry/breakfast room with washer and dryer hookups. Upstairs, four sizable bedrooms include two sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. Outside, mature grounds offer space for gardening, gathering, and enjoying the peaceful setting among Lexington's historic homes. A detached original kitchen now serves as a workshop, while an additional lower-level workspace with an exterior entrance provides room for hobbies and projects. Generous off-street parking adds everyday convenience. With its spacious layout, acreage, and historic setting, the property also offers potential for a bed-and-breakfast or other permitted uses, subject to applicable approvals. An opportunity to become the next steward of a well-preserved Lexington home and bring your own vision to its next chapter.
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$950,000
222 W Church St, Lexington, GA 30648
5beds
4,697sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1832
2.42 Acres Lot
$545,700 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enduring architectural characterSoaring ceilingsGenerous living spacesGenerous off-street parkingExpansive kitchenFive bedroomsTwo-and-a-half baths
- 551 days
- 256
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marina O Lee (937)768-2284,
The Virtual Realty Group
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10504152
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Keeping Room, Sun Room
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo)
- Laundry: None
Features
- High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,697
- Total interior livable area: 4,697 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,697
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 2.42 Acres
- Features: Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: L2 098
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1832
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Street Lights
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $756,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,059
- Date on market: 4/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 550 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$545,700
$469,000 - $628,000
$3,217/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $950,000-2.6%$202/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000-2.5%$208/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,900-9.1%$213/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$234/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$234/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,953 +6.4% | $302,440 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $7,472 +55.9% | $284,600 +49.2% |
| 2023 | $4,793 +15.2% | $190,760 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $4,160 +15.4% | $154,880 +27.8% |
| 2021 | $3,604 +0.2% | $121,200 |
| 2020 | $3,596 -5.5% | $121,200 |
| 2019 | $3,805 +15.5% | $121,200 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $3,293 +2.1% | $104,571 |
| 2017 | $3,225 | $104,571 +0% |
| 2016 | -- | $104,570 |
| 2015 | -- | $104,570 |
| 2014 | -- | $104,570 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,570 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30648
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oglethorpe
- Middle: Oglethorpe
- High: Oglethorpe
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







