$155,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

1221 S Lee St Americus, GA 31709

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,949 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$80 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office
  • Cooling Available
  • Cottage
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming brick home on beautiful Lee St. in Americus, just a short walk to downtown shopping, restaurants, and a local winery. This home features a cozy fireplace, a sunroom perfect for relaxing, and a spacious patio for outdoor enjoyment. The property also includes a detached shop in the back for extra storage or a workshop. While the home could use some updates, it is priced to sell, offering great potential for the right buyer. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! Call Mary Kathryn 229-938-8541

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kathryn Davis

Whaley Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 2295961000 License #116019 Listed on: 12/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Kathryn Davis

Whaley Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 2295961000 License #116019 Listed on: 12/09/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,949 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Public Septic

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,588

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Directions: From Whaley Realty, Inc. located at 400 W Lamar St Head east on W Lamar St toward S Hampton St Turn right onto S Lee St and the home will be on the right. Look for our Whaley Realty Sign.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Attribution Contact: 2295961000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: true
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Bedrooms, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Study/Office/Studio, Sun Room, Utility Room, Bookcases
  • Living Area: 1949

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Curb & Gutter
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: Workshop

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Ga Power
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Source: City

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1588
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Hawthorne Benjamin
Bought by
Lightner Austin Chase
Seller's Agent
Mary Kathryn Davis
Whaley Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kathryn Davis
Whaley Realty, Inc.
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-19.73%
Views
182

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-90.75%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,837
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$15,723

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Preskitt Paul E
Bought by
Hawthorne Benjamin and Hawthorne Ilana
Seller's Agent
Mary Kathryn Davis
Whaley Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kathryn Davis
Whaley Realty, Inc.
List Price
$164,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-5.49%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
236.86%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1959
Bought by
Preskitt Paul E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $240,000 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $240,000 -8.4% $123 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $262,000 -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $262,000 -3.7% $134 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Price Changed $272,000 -6.2% $140 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Price Changed $289,900 -3.0% $149 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $299,000 +92.9% $153 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $155,000 -5.5% $80 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $164,000 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,589 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2023 $1,553 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2022 $992 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2021 $1,555 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2020 $1,925 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2019 $1,698 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2018 $1,035 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2017 $1,035 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2016 $1,550 $40,400 $5,720 $34,680
2015 $1,031 $41,120 $5,720 $35,400
2014 $1,029 $41,120 $5,720 $35,400
2013 -- $41,120 $5,720 $35,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Kathryn Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mary Kathryn Davis

    Whaley Realty, Inc.

    (229) 938-8541

    297 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 906961

APN: 58-12-3

Georgia Sumter County Americus 31709

1221 S Lee St, Americus, GA

This home is located at 1221 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709 and is currently priced at $155,000, approximately $79 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1221 S Lee St is a home located in Sumter County with nearby schools including Sumter County Primary School, Sumter County Elementary School, and Sumter County Middle School.

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