#1024957, Paige Bland-Thompson, Listing Office: Atlanta Communities RE Brokerage (Woodstock)
2942 Salem Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677
Property details
About 2942 Salem Rd
20 ACRES IN OCONEE COUNTY - 2 HOUSES 2 PONDS 2 WELLS - 2942 & 2944 Salem Road Looking to live in privacy with nature and beauty surrounding you? You have found it! When you turn off the paved road onto the half mile long driveway to your secluded home, you will feel the stress of the day melting away. As the rocking chair front porch of the main house comes into view, you will see the first of 2 stocked ponds situated by the main house. The main house has 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. The Primary Bedroom on the main floor offers a clawfoot soaking tub, a separate shower and a large closet with new custom closet design. There is a large open living room, fireplace, dining room and gourmet kitchen on the main level. The kitchen has a huge island, walk-in pantry with bar refrigerator, and a gourmet 6 burner gas stove/oven. There is also a half bath on the main level in the hall adjacent to the living room. Upstairs hosts the other 3 bedrooms and the 2 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. One bathroom features a relaxing clawfoot soaking tub with separate shower, and the other bathroom has a large shower. The second level living room offers tons of flex space for a den and office, with several storage closets. This is a well-built custom house featuring hardwood floors throughout, true shiplap walls, stunning light features and many hardware finishes. The rear of the home offers a huge recently screened porch that runs the entire rear of the house. Enter this rear porch from sliding glass doors exiting the living room, and you will find a large space for dining/ entertaining. There is a brick, wood burning fireplace, space to mount a TV, and room to put a dining table and entertaining area. To the rear of the main home has a view of the second stocked pond and a view of the new carriage house. Enjoy the newly custom brick walkways and porch. The carriage house is brand new construction that has never been lived in. The carriage house features a 3 car garage and a living quarters on the second level. The smaller garage was designed with HVAC and a ceiling fan so it can be used as an home gym, art studio or work room year round. There is a half bath on the main level convenient to a large side grilling porch with hookups for propane if desired. The grilling porch also has a large outdoor deep sink for bathing pets or cleaning fish. On the second level of the carriage house is a perfect space for an in-law suite, a home for an adult child or for a rental apartment. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in the open space living quarters. The kitchen and den offer amazing views of the property and front pond. There is also a hook up for a washer and dryer. Wildlife abounds on this secluded property. The 2 ponds offer hours of family entertainment. You will find that deer, rabbits and turkey show up on a regular basis. Fenced garden on the property to have a mini farm. In addition, there is plenty of space to build a chicken coop for fresh eggs and space to build a barn for horses if that is desired. There is also a separate 10 x10 storage shed with a second well that could supply the water needs for the barn. You have not experienced the beauty and serenity of country living until you have had morning coffee on the front porch while watching the sunrise on the pond or family dinner on the screened back porch. Come see if it is the secluded, home sanctuary you have been waiting for.
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Summary
- MLS Number: 10462527
- MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
- Listing Agent: Barbie Pierce Eisenberg
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2023 | Home Sold | $1,245,000 |
Apr 17, 2020 | Home Sold | $290,000 |
May 10, 2018 | Home Sold | $482,200 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $307,982 | $3,864 |
2022 | $269,744 | $3,937 |
2021 | $240,800 | $3,764 |
2020 | $74,558 | $3,764 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.9 mi
•191 Colham Ferry Rd
8
High Shoals Elementary School
Public District KG-5
8.6 mi
•401 Hopping Rd
6
Oconee County Elementary School
Public District 3-5
9.9 mi
•2230 Hog Mountain Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $77,071. The majority of Watkinsville, GA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 2942 Salem Rd
This home is located at 2942 Salem Rd in Watkinsville, GA and zip code 30677. This 5,200 square foot home, which was built in 2020, sits on a 20.06 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,975,000.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Watkinsville, GA there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 13 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. Between February and March 2025, Watkinsville, GA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 23.6%. Listings spent 76 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $532,500 during the same period.