$1,315,000

161 Mount Bethel Rd Commerce, GA 30530

Commerce Area

Estimated payment $7,549/month

Total Views 2,760
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$548 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Access To Lake
  • Lake View
  • 2 Boat Docks
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • 69.78 Acre Lot

About This Home

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 square foot brick ranch sitting on 69.78 acres hosting a 23-acre lake located at 161 Mount Bethel Road, Commerce, GA. Just 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85, 4 miles from Commerce and less than 30 minutes from Athens. This is one of those properties that is hard to duplicate. Located in an ideal setting that still feels like old Banks County, you get the rural charm, privacy and recreational lifestyle of the country while still having the modern amenities and convenience folks are looking for. You are just minutes from I-85 and all the shopping, dining and conveniences Banks Crossing has to offer. Built in 2002, the home is a well-maintained four-sided brick ranch featuring a split-bedroom floor plan. The entrance foyer opens into a large vaulted family room overlooking the screened-in back porch. Three bedrooms are located off the family room side of the home with a full bathroom, making a great setup for kids, company or a home office. The master bedroom offers a wide doorway for wheelchair accessibility, a spacious walk-in closet and private ensuite with a tub/shower combination. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, an electric cooktop and wall oven. A large walk-in crawl space houses the home's mechanical systems while also providing plenty of additional storage. What truly separates this property from the market is the 23-acre private lake. The lake was intentionally constructed for slalom water skiing and includes a concrete boat ramp, covered dock and large wet slip. Whether you want to ski, fish, hunt waterfowl and deer without having to leave your home place or simply enjoy the water, this lake offers something you just don't find on the average property. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie and a healthy population of bream. The backwaters also provide top-quality waterfowl habitat, with wood ducks and mallards regularly using and roosting on the property. Add in an abundance of deer calling the property home and you have a true recreational paradise right outside your back door. At the west end of the lake is a small island offering some of the best sunset views on the property. A stationary dock with one slip and a covered dock area sits adjacent to the concrete boat ramp, giving you a great place to keep the boat, fish, cook out or spend an afternoon with family and friends. The home and lake improvements have been well maintained and are ready for the next owner to make their own personal updates and start enjoying the property the day you buy it! Location is another major advantage. You can enjoy nearly 70 acres and your own 23-acre lake while being only 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85. Shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. Athens is less than 30 minutes away for UGA game-day weekends, and you're within an easy drive of the North Georgia mountains, wineries and Metro Atlanta. - this property is truly one of a kind. You will not find many properties in this market that offer this combination of land, water, recreation and location. Reach out to the listing agent today to schedule a private ATV driven tour today. For additional land photos and media for this property check out GAMLS #10825505

Listing Agent

Phil Wilson

Georgia Land Brokerage License #391225 Listed on: 08/13/2026

Georgia Land Brokerage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,949

Year Built

  • Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 69.78 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Deep Water Access
  • 2 Boat Docks
  • Covered Dock
  • Dock Rights
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Banks Elementary And Middle School
  • Banks High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,949

Year Built

Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

69.78 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 69.78
  • Other Sturctures: Covered Dock, Garage(s), Stationary Dock, Workshop
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Dock Slips: 2
  • Total Finished Area2: 2400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Rear Stairs, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Feature Name: Private Lake
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 4

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dock, Fire Pit, Lighting, Water Feature
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Deep Water Access, Dock Rights, Lake, Lake Access, Private, Swim Dock

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room, Laundry Closet
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Banks
  • High School: Banks
  • Middle School: Banks

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3949

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Tax History

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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
2025 $3,867 $337,875 $164,785 $173,090
2024 $3,867 $326,060 $161,489 $164,571
2023 $3,770 $299,224 $158,282 $140,942
2022 $3,093 $282,993 $160,938 $122,055
2021 $3,073 $246,133 $134,483 $111,650
2020 $2,674 $200,574 $103,326 $97,248
2019 $2,679 $200,574 $103,326 $97,248
2018 $2,521 $192,478 $103,326 $89,152
2017 $2,522 $164,777 $79,513 $85,264
2016 $2,582 $164,777 $79,513 $85,264
2015 $2,400 $164,776 $79,513 $85,264
2014 $2,400 $218,028 $132,764 $85,264
2013 -- $218,028 $132,764 $85,264
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/13/2026 08/13/26 For Sale $1,315,000 +33.5% $548 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $985,000 -17.9% $410 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/06/2024 07/06/24 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $500 / Sq Ft
05/27/2024 05/27/24 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2024 02/14/24 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $500 / Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2024 02/01/24 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $985,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $886,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,234 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,479 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10825477

Georgia MLS

APN: B67-048

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