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Price cut: $15K (7/28)

$385,000

26 Chief Ln, Hartwell, GA 30643

2beds

988sqft

$2,656/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1999

0.36 Acres Lot

$372,500 Zestimate^®

$390/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Swimming poolHot tubFront porchDining areaLake side covered porchGreat roomKitchen featuring granite counters

This great Lake Hartwell cottage is located near the Paynes Creek Recreation area. The private location is just 10 minutes off I-85, but you will feel like you are a world away. The home has been tastefully redecorated. The front porch welcomes you to the great room which is adjacent to the dining area and the kitchen featuring granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Step out on the lake side covered porch for a morning coffee or an afternoon beverage of choice. There are two bedrooms and one full bath all on one level. There is an easy walk to the swim dock and the location is approved for a larger platform dock. The dock is currently floating with the lake 9' below full pool. Tie your boat up to the dock for extra seating space or launch it at the nearby Paynes Creek ramp. There is covered parking for one car or boat and the property also includes a swimming pool and a hot tub.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Family Room

Dining room

Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo

Kitchen

Features: Breakfast Bar

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry: Laundry Closet

Features

Master On Main Level, Tile Bath
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 988
Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
Finished area above ground: 988
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Carport
Has carport: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Dock
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Above Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
Has view: Yes
View description: Lake
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Corps of Engineers Control, Dock Rights, Lake, Lake Privileges
Body of water: Lake Hartwell
Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 210

Lot

Size: 0.36 Acres
Features: Corner Lot
Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: C51C 012

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1999

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: Schultz Branch

HOA

Has HOA: No
Services included: None

Location

Region: Hartwell

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $390/sqft
Tax assessed value: $310,953
Annual tax amount: $1,597
Date on market: 6/22/2026
Cumulative days on market: 114 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$372,500

$354,000 - $391,000

$1,448/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2026	Price change	$385,000-3.8%$390/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10790469 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Listed for sale	$400,000-12.9%$405/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10790469 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/14/2026	Price change	$459,000-4.4%$465/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/5/2026	Price change	$480,000-3%$486/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10754836 Report a problem
5/18/2026	Price change	$495,000-5.7%$501/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10754836 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Price change	$525,000+5.2%$531/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10754836 Report a problem
4/11/2026	Price change	$499,000-6.7%$505/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/3/2026	Listed for sale	$535,000-4.5%$541/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/2/2026	Listing removed	$560,000$567/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10578183 Report a problem
8/5/2025	Listed for sale	$560,000+220.3%$567/sqft
Source: GAMLS #10578183 Report a problem
1/17/2020	Sold	$174,820-2.8%$177/sqft
Source: GAMLS #8647602 Report a problem
11/15/2019	Pending sale	$179,888$182/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Legends #8647602 Report a problem
8/24/2019	Listed for sale	$179,888+99.9%$182/sqft
Source: REMAX LEGENDS #6607438 Report a problem
4/22/2019	Sold	$90,000$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,510 +4.3%	$124,381 +6%
2024	$1,448 -9.7%	$117,392 +5.5%
2023	$1,604 -6.9%	$111,296 +3.2%
2022	$1,722 +35%	$107,852 +33.3%
2021	$1,276 +81.4%	$80,896 +13.7%
2020	$704 +0.9%	$71,154 +8%
2019	$697 -45.9%	$65,896 +0.4%
2018	$1,288 -0.7%	$65,628 +0.4%
2017	$1,298	$65,369