Introducing 257 Methodist Park Lane-a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a historic Lake Hartwell estate with coveted Georgia shoreline views. Set on 4.546 acres of flat, private land, this treasured family property-held since the 1800s-is now available for the first time in generations. At its center stands a charming historic home, a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence dating to 1873, gracefully blending period character with the promise of transformation. Surrounded by mature pecan trees and expansive lawns, the setting exudes serenity, offering a rare opportunity for refined lakeside living or future luxury development. Designed for effortless outdoor entertaining, the property features a lakeside pavilion with two full bathrooms, perfect for hosting weekend guests or unforgettable gatherings. A covered porch, open-air deck, and spacious patio invite seamless indoor-outdoor living, while two sizable exterior storage areas offer functional support for an elevated lake lifestyle. Just minutes from Elrod Ferry Landing and Methodist Park, this is one of the last remaining large-acreage lakefront parcels on Lake Hartwell's Georgia Corps of Engineers shoreline. Whether preserved as a private retreat or envisioned as a legacy estate, it presents a compelling fusion of history, setting, and potential. Where Southern heritage meets lakefront possibility-crafted for the discerning few.
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Price cut: $600K (5/1)
$1,300,000
257 Methodist Park Ln, Hartwell, GA 30643
2beds
1,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
4.55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$743/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-air deckSpacious patioCoveted georgia shoreline viewsCharming historic homeCovered porchExpansive lawns
- 219 days |
- 356 |
- 14 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Petrenko 910.916.4305,
The Petrenko Group
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10640391
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer, Keeping Room, Sun Room
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Master On Main Level
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,750
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Storage
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Corps of Engineers Control, No Dock Or Boathouse
- Body of water: Lake Hartwell
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 4.55 Acres
- Features: Open Lot
- Residential vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: C81C 050
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Park
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Hartwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $743/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,984
- Date on market: 11/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 218 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,590/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000-31.6%$743/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10640391 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$1,086/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10640391 Report a problem | ||
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30643
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hartwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Hart County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Hart County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hartwell
- Middle: Hart
- High: Hart
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