$375,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2021

159 Benson St Hartwell, GA 30643

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,902 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

200 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Marble Flooring
  • Custom Closet System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2024

Historic Victorian masterpiece built in 1892 in beautiful and thriving Hartwell, GA. The McCurry-Hodges house, known as "Oakley" since 1907, is just under six thousand square feet of craftsmanship, comfort, and original attention to detail. Open reception room and parlor with detailed wall paneling, decorative trim, gingerbread arches and distinctive ceiling design. Huge dining room with butler's pantry and convenient powder room for guests. Updated kitchen with tile floors, Brazilian green granite countertops, custom cabinets and centerpiece Heartland stove. Private living room and bedroom on main floor with exterior access, ideal for an in-law suite, complete with kitchen area, laundry and full bathroom. Original hallway staircase ascends to the large second story bedrooms and an additional living room area for entertaining. Owner's suite with luxurious ensuite bathroom, dressing room with fireplace, beautiful french doors, and a large walk-in closet. Large guest bedroom with a circular reading nook and private balcony overlooking the front lawn. Spacious second story living/media room with separate side balcony, full bathroom with clawfoot tub, and a cozy study room. Two sizable bedrooms and full bathroom on the top floor. Hidden panel access to the home's updated HVAC system and the interior turret framework.11 fireplaces total and unique mantels in almost every room. Gigantic bay windows for natural light. Original heart pine floors throughout most of the home. Some original light fixtures and chandeliers. Original doors and transom windows with functioning hardware. Huge wrap around porch with separate side entries. Private screened-in porch and garden patio for morning coffee. Beautiful gazebo perfect for outdoor gatherings. Partially-stubbed detached garage large enough for 2 cars and a large workshop area. Sprawling 2 acre lot with shady hardwoods and a horseshoe driveway. All within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, and entertainment. A stand out on the National Historic Register and minutes to stunning lake Hartwell! Most personal items, decor and antique furnishings are negotiable and can convey with the house with an acceptable offer. Please contact listing agent for additional information and to schedule all showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jay Gulley

Give Back Real Estate Listed on: 08/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

ATHENS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1892 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,902 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Closet System
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Hartwell Elementary School
  • Hart County Middle School
  • Hart County High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Water-Smart Landscaping

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number I57H 088

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,758

Year Built

Built in 1892 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: Please use GPS
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Ownership: Owner
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Other, Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer, Some Commercial Grade
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Data, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Primary Suite, Programmable Thermostat, Storage
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Two, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Outside, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Living Area: 5902.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Porch, Patio, Gas Grill
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Bedroom In Garage, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Parking Available, See Remarks
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Other, See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Multiple Heating Units, Natural Gas, Other, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hartwell
  • High School: Hart County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hart County

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures, Water-Smart Landscaping

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: I57H 088
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4758.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Iona Kristen Hailey
Bought by
Caldwell Reed Harris
Seller's Agent
Ellen Lynch
Re/Max Tru, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
KAREN PITTMAN
Maximum One Grt. Atl. REALTORS
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-10%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$452,218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.49%
Original Mortgage
$384,750
Outstanding Balance
$382,859
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$69,359

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2023
Sold by
Brown Dustin Shane
Bought by
Hailey Iona Kristen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Brown Kristen
Bought by
Brown Kristen and Brown Dustin
Seller's Agent
Jay Gulley
Give Back Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
ATHENS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-11.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2010
Sold by
Jackson Willie D
Bought by
Pinnacle Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2010
Sold by
Pinnacle Bank
Bought by
G4 Restoration Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2010
Sold by
Hughes Joan
Bought by
Jackson Willie D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2009
Sold by
Miller Michael T
Bought by
Pinnacle Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Hortman Fred K
Bought by
Miller Michael T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,300
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1981
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $405,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $375,000 --
Warranty Deed $375,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $169,900 --
Deed $3,473 --
Deed $463,600 --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Deed $200,000 --
Deed $138,700 --
Deed $15,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $384,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $356,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $447,300 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold $405,000 -10.0% $69 / Sq Ft
10/06/2024 10/06/24 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $450,000 +11.1% $76 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Off Market $405,000 -- --
08/04/2024 08/04/24 For Sale $450,000 +20.0% $76 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $375,000 -11.8% $64 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 For Sale $425,000 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association 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 $5,239 $218,181 $17,600 $200,581
2023 $5,620 $218,181 $17,600 $200,581
2022 $2,498 $197,555 $17,600 $179,955
2021 $3,240 $174,656 $17,600 $157,056
2020 $3,232 $166,908 $17,600 $149,308
2019 $3,115 $159,387 $17,600 $141,787
2018 $3,096 $156,585 $13,200 $143,385
2017 $3,079 $154,895 $13,200 $141,695
2016 $3,201 $156,052 $13,200 $142,852
2015 $2,975 $152,804 $13,200 $139,604
2014 $2,969 $149,509 $13,200 $136,309
2013 -- $103,492 $8,800 $94,692
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 976937

CLASSIC MLS (Athens Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: I57H-088