If you’ve been craving space, privacy, and that true “country living” feel without being far from Waycross, this one checks every box. Set on 8.6 acres in the Dixie Union area, this 1,680 sq ft home offers room to breathe inside and out. You’ll love the double attached carport for covered parking and easy day to day living, plus a cozy fireplace in the living room that makes the space feel like home the second you walk in. Step out back and take in your own slice of South Georgia: a pond right in the backyard with plenty of land for gardening, animals, hunting, exploring, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet. Whether you’re looking for a homestead vibe, a weekend retreat, or a place to spread out and make your own, this property is the kind you don’t find every day.
Sold for $239,000
$239,000
5856 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA 31503
4beds
1,680sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
8.6 Acres Lot
$241,500 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$1,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$241,500
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Audra Padgett 912-286-1151,
Crossway Realty
Bought with:
Jamie Musgrove, 401341
Crossway Realty
Source: Scout MLS,MLS#: 1658947
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8.6 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 026 060
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- As Is
- Year built: 1967
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waycross
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,391
- Annual tax amount: $751
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $239,000$142/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1658947 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $239,000$142/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10671444 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000$142/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1658947 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $751 +2.1% | $29,756 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $736 -12.3% | $28,580 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $839 +0.1% | $29,026 |
| 2022 | $838 +9.3% | $29,026 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $767 +0.2% | $24,470 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $766 +2.5% | $23,677 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $747 +3.4% | $22,884 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $722 +0.3% | $22,091 |
| 2017 | $720 +0% | $22,091 |
| 2016 | $720 | $22,091 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $720 -4.6% | $22,948 |
| 2014 | $755 +0.1% | $22,948 |
| 2013 | $754 | $22,948 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $23,346 |
| 2008 | -- | $23,346 +17.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $19,932 +15.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,222 +24.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,847 +38.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,006 +19.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,394 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,166 |
| 2001 | -- | $7,166 |
| 2000 | -- | $7,166 |
| 1999 | -- | $7,166 |
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Neighborhood: 31503
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Wacona Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Ware County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 5/10Ware County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wacona Elementary School
- Middle: Ware County Middle School
- High: Ware County High School
Source: Scout 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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