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Lake Harding is a boat friendly reservoir on the Chattahoochee River
Families. Retirees. Second homeowners. They all have residences in Antioch, a tiny community hugging Lake Harding 17 miles north of Columbus. But one group is unexpected. “We have a lot of airline employees who live here on the lake, on both the Alabama side and the Georgia side, because we’re just under an hour and a half from the Atlanta airport,” says Brette Johnson, a resident and the former secretary of the Lake Harding Association. “If you take the interstate, you’re there.” But proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson isn’t the only draw. Antioch is a close-knit community that feels separate from Columbus and its hubbub. “We’re a relaxed, laidback lifestyle, but we’re literally 15 minutes from town.”
Most homes in Antioch have docks out onto the lake, and some even have boat ports.
Life in Antioch offers beautiful lakeside living and relaxing views.
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The lake is a focal point for recreation
Old fishing camps line the lake, and bass fishing tournaments are a regular occurrence farther north on the Chattahoochee River, away from the homes and busyness of the lake. Boaters are also happy here, as evidenced by the many pontoons, wake boats and jet skis regularly skimming across the water. The surrounding Harris County is home to many parks and trails. Pate Park, about 12 miles east of Antioch, keeps families busy with its ball fields, football field and tennis courts.
Many Antioch residents are boat owners with boats docked up on the lake.
Catch some of the best sunsets in Columbus from Lake Harding in Antioch.
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Home listings tout boat ramps and proximity to the water
Homes overlook Lake Harding or dot small subdivisions within a mile or two of the lakefront. Residences are a mix of cottages, ranch-style homes and new Millennial models, plus a few of the old fish camps. “Back in the day this lake was mainly a fishing lake,” says Johnson. “You saw the small cabins and all that. But that’s not the case anymore. Now it’s million-dollar houses and that kind of thing.” Recent home prices range from $210,000 for a lakefront cottage to $530,000 for a new Millennial home with a porch and gazebo. Many recent sales are for condos in the lakeside Backwaters complex. Condos range from $170,000 to $379,000. Georgia Power built Bartlett’s Ferry Dam, which created Lake Harding, and many residents have long-term leases for their homes with the utility.
Nicer homes in Antioch can cost upwards of $500k.
This American Traditional Craftsman home in Antioch features a covered front porch.
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The Fourth of July is a big celebration
Fireworks explode high above Lake Harding during Rumble on the River, which is held annually on the night of July 3rd. Locals watch the show from their boats. The next morning they’re back on the water for the 4th of July boat and jet ski parade. “There will be 100, 150 boats and probably 50, 60 jet skis, and they all gather in one spot and [then] they ride all the perimeters of the lake,” says Buddy Wallace, co-owner of the 219 Group, which oversees two Antioch restaurants and a market. “They’re all decorated, and it’s kind of a big thing.” Locals of faith gather on the Chattahoochee on Sunday mornings from June through August for River Church, a non-denominational Christian worship service off Two Tree Island. Congregants listen to the sermon and live music from their boats beside the tiny island, where two trees frame a cross.
Center of the action: Junction of Highway 219 and Bartlett’s Ferry Road
Residents need to drive to Columbus to find larger supermarkets, but some essentials can be purchased at Wallace’s shop, the Southern Market. This gourmet market sells hand-cut meats and fresh produce. Sundries are sold at the nearby Dollar General. Wallace also owns two restaurants in Antioch: 219 Food & Spirits and 219 on the Lake. The chef-driven menu at 219 Food & Spirits includes steaks, seafood and burgers while 219 on the Lake is known for its oysters and cocktails. “We get a lot of people coming in from Columbus because they want to see the lake, and that location has a really big deck. The way our location faces the lake, it’s the perfect place for a sunset.” 219 Food & Spirits hosts bingo and trivia nights and regular live music.
219 On The Lake in Antioch features outdoor lake view dining and an oyster bar.
219 On The Lake in Antioch has a great selection of beer.
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Harris County Schools are well-regarded
Elementary school students in Antioch enroll in Mountain Hill Elementary School, which earns a score of A-minus from Niche. Harris County Carver Middle also earns an A-minus from Niche. Clubs at Carver include the Board Game Club, Debate and Poetry. Parents of students at Harris County High can access weekly lesson plans by subject on the Harris County High School website. Niche grades the high school B-plus.
New Mountain Hill Elementary has 500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Harris County High School has 1,700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Residents enjoy easy commutes to regional and international airports
It’s a 17-mile drive from Lake Harding to downtown Columbus. Columbus Airport is 18 miles southeast via Hwy 219 and I-185 while Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is 85 miles north via I-185. The Antioch area is not pedestrian-friendly, and homeowners will need a car for day-to-day errands. Lake Harding can be explored by boat, but access points are somewhat limited.
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Antioch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Antioch, Columbus sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Antioch, Columbus over the last 12 months is $444,450, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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