Escape from Atlanta in less than two hours to this lakefront cottage with 75ft of shoreline & sweeping views of Lake Sinclair. With deepwater access plus your own launch, the boat dock with two slips offers electric boat lift, mooring whips to park watercraft and covered dining. This cozy updated retreat has room to sleep six with every convenience needed for lake living. Panoramic views from inside, enjoy your time to relax, renew and reconnect. This dreamy escape is centrally located between Eatonton and Milledgeville for entertaining excursions. Using the firepit outside or taking in nearby hiking trails, there are endless opportunities to enjoy this beautiful retreat.
Active
$410,000
281 Thomas Dr, Eatonton, GA 31024
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1980
0.57 Acres Lot
$401,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Electric boat liftDeepwater accessPanoramic views from insideCozy updated retreatLakefront cottageRoom to sleep sixFirepit outside
- 15 days |
- 2,202 |
- 143 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
JENNIFER HENLEY,
Beacham and Company 404-261-6300
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7796189
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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: Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: None
- Level: None
Bedroom
- Features: None
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Features: Great Room, Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, View to Family Room
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area, In Kitchen
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Driveway Access,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rear Stairs, Storage, Boat Launch, Boat Lift, Covered Dock/2 Slips, Deepwater Access Dock, Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: Sinclair
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(75)
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 056C102
- On leased land: Yes
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: None
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: None
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Windows
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake, Near Trails/Greenway
- Security: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eatonton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $410,034
- Annual tax amount: $3,048
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$401,900
$382,000 - $422,000
$1,899/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $410,000+39% |
Source:  FMLS GA #7796189 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Sold | $295,000-1.6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2021 | Pending sale | $299,900 |
Source: Milledgeville MLS #45073 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,900+78.5% |
Source: Milledgeville MLS #45073 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2020 | Listing removed | $168,000 |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area, LLC #8790506 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $168,000-3.9% |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area, LLC #8790506 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2020 | Sold | $174,900+4.1% |
Source:  GAMLS #8790506 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Pending sale | $168,000 |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area, LLC #8790506 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $168,000 |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area, LLC #8790506 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Pending sale | $168,000 |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area #41920 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $168,000-21.5% |
Source: Drake Realty Lake Area #41920 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2011 | Listing removed | $214,000 |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER SSK RLTRS #22087 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $214,000 |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER SSK RLTRS #22087 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,048 +15.2% | $164,014 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $2,647 -7.5% | $153,648 -3.1% |
| 2023 | $2,861 +20.8% | $158,522 +34.2% |
| 2022 | $2,369 +48.6% | $118,098 +35.9% |
| 2021 | $1,594 -16% | $86,873 +11% |
| 2020 | $1,897 -0.3% | $78,299 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $1,903 +137.1% | $74,618 -18.1% |
| 2018 | $803 -9.7% | $91,093 +0% |
| 2017 | $889 +10.7% | $91,092 |
| 2016 | $804 | $91,092 |
| 2015 | $804 +3.4% | $91,092 0% |
| 2014 | $777 | $91,093 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $86,693 |
| 2008 | -- | $86,693 +11.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $77,798 +34.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,836 +20.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,836 +31% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,511 |
| 2003 | -- | $36,511 +28.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $28,511 |
| 2001 | -- | $28,511 |
| 2000 | -- | $28,511 |
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Neighborhood: 31024
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPutnam County Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 9.8 mi
- 6/10Putnam County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.2 mi
- 4/10Putnam County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Putnam County
- Middle: Putnam County
- High: Putnam County
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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