Unlock the potential of this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage fixer-upper in historic Sparta, Georgia, boasting 1,940 square feet of space waiting for your personal touch. Nestled within walking distance to downtown and the Hancock Historical Society, this property offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an antebellum community rich with character. Enjoy nearby Hamburg State Park and take a short ride to the picturesque shores of Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee for weekend adventures. With its prime location and endless possibilities, this cottage is perfect for those looking to create their dream home in a vibrant small-town setting. Don't miss out on making this hidden gem your own!
Sold for $40,000
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$40,000
485 Adams Street, Sparta, GA
3beds
1,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.57 Acres Lot
$40,000 Zestimate®
$21/sqft
$1,493 Estimated rent
Home value
$40,000
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Listed by:
Marc Richards 706-401-4088,
Waldorf Real Estate Co.
Bought with:
Marc Richards, 435716
Waldorf Real Estate Co.
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 98200415
Originating MLS: REALTORS® of Greater Augusta
Originating MLS: REALTORS® of Greater AugustaFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bathroom 1, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 25
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 4 x 5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 33
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5 x 5
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Space Heater
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,940
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.57
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: S004023
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Other, Crawl Space, Pilings
- Roof: Metal,Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $21/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,124
- Annual tax amount: $959
- Date on market: 6/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $40,000-19.2%$21/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #98200415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $49,500$26/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10546301 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $49,500-4.8%$26/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10546301 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $52,000-11.9%$27/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10546301 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,000+68.6%$30/sqft |
Source:  REALTORS® of Greater Augusta #543351 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Sold | $35,000$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $959 -0.6% | $19,250 |
| 2024 | $965 +5.1% | $19,250 +0% |
| 2023 | $919 +4.9% | $19,249 |
| 2022 | $876 0% | $19,249 |
| 2021 | $876 -2.2% | $19,249 |
| 2020 | $895 +1.7% | $19,249 |
| 2019 | $880 +0.3% | $19,249 |
| 2018 | $878 +46% | $19,249 |
| 2017 | $601 | $19,249 |
| 2016 | $601 | $19,249 0% |
| 2015 | -- | $19,250 |
| 2014 | -- | $19,250 +0% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,249 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 31087
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lewis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Hancock Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Hancock Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Hancock Central
- High: Hancock Central
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Hancock County
- Sparta
- 31087
- 485 Adams Street
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