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Worthville

Worthville

$369,120 Average Value
$237 Average Price per Sq Ft
48 Homes For Sale

Worthville’s lake homes are removed from Atlanta’s crowds

People often move to Butts County to get out of Atlanta and its congested suburbs. Worthville, a community covering the northern end of the county and the western shoreline of Jackson Lake, has an added appeal, says Kim Freshwater, an agent at Century 21 Crowe Realty and a county resident. “The lake is a whole different thing,” she says. “It’s a getaway. You have people who live there full time and seasonal residents.” There’s plenty of open water in the 4,750-acre lake for motorboats to cruise, while narrow inlets provide tucked-away fishing spots. Worthville residents enjoy lake recreation and a rural setting that’s 50 miles from downtown Atlanta.

Lakeside living in Butts County

Homes are more common near Jackson Lake, where subdivisions of ranches and bungalows, along with custom houses, were built on or near the shoreline. To the west, homes lack lake access, but they tend to be newer, with nearly half built since 2000. Across Worthville, houses usually come with spacious properties; the median lot size is about an acre. Prices generally vary from $225,000 to $645,000. However, large lakefront houses can sell between $675,000 and $1.8 million.

The CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.

Fishing, boating and concerts on Jackson Lake

Many lakefront homes come with private docks, great for storing boats or fishing for bass and catfish. Lake access is limited for those who don’t live on the water, Freshwater says. However, the public can fish from the pier at Lloyd Shoals Park or launch their boats or jet skis from the marinas dotting the shoreline.

In the spring and summer, boaters navigate their vessels into Concert Cove to see bands perform on a lakefront stage. The Jackson Lake Summer Concert Series brings bands and boats to this small bay every Saturday afternoon from May to July. Plus, the Jackson Lake Association organizes a poker run every year.

Attending the Butts County School System

The public schools to which Worthville children are zoned are located about 5 miles south in Jackson. Niche grades Stark Elementary a C-plus and gives Henderson Middle a B-minus. Teens at B-minus-rated Jackson High can take band, chorus and drama classes that utilize the school’s 1,000-seat performing arts center that opened in 2023.

Waterfront dining in Worthville and a walkable town square in Jackson

People can drive up or boat to Fire & Ice, an American-style restaurant and bar with a deck facing Reasor’s Landing marina. Residents may also go out to eat in neighboring Jackson, the county seat. TV fans might recognize Jackson's town square, where the series "Stranger Things" filmed scenes of the fictional downtown Hawkins, Indiana. While Melvald’s General Store and the Hideaway bar line the square in the show, businesses like Bradley’s on the Square and Mulberry Drugs fill the real-life storefronts. People can run errands at Jackson’s Ingles Market and Dollar General, or they can head north to the Publix in McDonough.

Commuters use I-75 and express lanes to reach Atlanta

About 10 miles west of Worthville, an on-ramp leads to Interstate 75. Drivers can take the interstate to Atlanta, a trip that may take up to an hour and a half due to the metro’s notorious gridlock. However, commuters can pay to use toll lanes and speed up the drive. “If you’re coming from McDonough, you can take the express lane and bypass all of it,” Freshwater says. “It carries you all the way up to Clayton County.”

Alex Soderstrom
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Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

56 min drive

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Worthville US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,873
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
5.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,888
On par with the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 19
    2 - 4pm

    210 Roberts Point Rd, Jackson, GA 30233

    $887,500

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,344 Sq Ft
    • 210 Roberts Point Rd

    Let's Talk... HOME SWEET HOME ON JACKSON LAKE! Solid Brick Beauty on .57 Acre DEEDED lot. And you'll have your own Boat Ramp and garage. Active/Under contract means still available with a contract contingent on the buyers house selling. Feel free to Talk to Tammy for more explanation. The sellers welcome all potential buyers to come and look at this easy to see BRICK BEAUTY! Fabulous big water

    Tammy Orr Tara Properties, Inc.

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  • Thursday, Mar 19
    9am - 7pm

    241 Four Points Rd, Jackson, GA 30233

    $305,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,682 Sq Ft
    • 241 Four Points Rd

    241 Four Points Rd boasts a kitchen that is a chef's dream with an accent backsplash that adds a touch of elegance. The living area is made cozy with a fireplace, perfect for those chilly evenings. The kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting an accent backsplash and equipped with all stainless steel appliances. The primary bathroom is designed for convenience with double sinks, reducing morning

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  • Friday, Mar 20
    9am - 7pm

    144 Dukes Rd Unit 21, Jackson, GA 30233

    $213,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,180 Sq Ft
    • 144 Dukes Rd
    • Unit 21
    • New 1 day ago

    The prominent layout defines 144 Dukes Rd with a focus on modern utility. This residence includes an accent backsplash in kitchen, all stainless steel appliances, covered patio, and fresh interior paint. Every area displays these specific elements throughout the interior and exterior zones. The structure maintains these designated characteristics to ensure a consistent standard for the entire

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Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,566
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,238
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$83,694

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
13.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Not friendly

Walk Score®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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