5486 Bowen Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516
What's special
Ready to trade shrinking lot sizes for peace, privacy, and room to breathe? This 23.2-acre equestrian property offers rolling pasture, mature trees, fenced acreage, and a convenient location just minutes from Blackshear and Waycross. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, a brick fireplace, custom cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, gas range, and new kitchen appliances. Recent improvements include a new home roof in 2024 and barn roof in 2025. A deep private well with a filtration system serves the property. Outside, enjoy an in-ground pool with a variable-speed pump, covered outdoor living space, a horse barn with tack and feed storage, and a pole shed for recreational vehicles and equipment. The barn and pole shed have water and a separate electric meter. With no HOA or CDD, the acreage provides room for horses, livestock, recreation, or future plans, subject to applicable zoning and permitting. Enjoy quiet country living while remaining close to schools, shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday conveniences.
- 44 days |
- 1,170 |
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Wendy Mattox 912-281-7781,
NextHome Grace and Grit
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,424
- Total interior livable area: 2,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,424
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 23.2 Acres
- Features: Level, Other, Pasture, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 023 070
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Blackshear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $365,269
- Annual tax amount: $3,557
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$237/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10818973 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000+31.9%$248/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10818973 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $455,000-5.2%$188/sqft |
Source: Douglas Coffee County BOR #112559 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2024 | Pending sale | $480,000$198/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $480,000+2566.7%$198/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2007 | Sold | $18,000$7/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,435 +2.6% | $146,108 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $3,348 +2% | $143,099 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $3,283 +25.3% | $140,128 +44.5% |
| 2022 | $2,620 +3.8% | $96,950 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $2,525 +1.1% | $94,534 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $2,497 +0.3% | $92,117 |
| 2019 | $2,491 +4.2% | $92,117 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $2,390 +1.5% | $88,066 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,354 | $86,340 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$549,900
$522,000 - $577,000
$2,599/mo
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