For sale

$400,000

26 Chief Ln, Hartwell, GA 30643

2beds

988sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1999

0.36 Acres Lot

$380,500 Zestimate^®

$405/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Swimming poolHot tubFront porchStainless steel appliancesDining areaLake side covered porchGreat room

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. 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: Living Room

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, Pull Down Attic Stairs
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: None,Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 988
Total interior livable area: 988 sqft

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Deck, Pool
Pool features: Above Ground
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Hot Tub
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Boat Dock/Slip, Water Access, Waterfront
Body of water: Hartwell
Frontage length: 210

Lot

Size: 0.36 Acres
Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Outside City Limits, Subdivision, Sloped, Trees, Views, Waterfront

Details

Parcel number: C51C 012

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Crawlspace
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1999

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private, Well
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
Subdivision: Other

HOA

Has HOA: No
Services included: None

Location

Region: Hartwell

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $405/sqft
Tax assessed value: $310,953
Annual tax amount: $1,597
Date on market: 6/22/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: USDA Loan

Estimated market value

$380,500

$361,000 - $400,000

$1,402/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
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
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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
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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

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