Estimated payment $18,076/month
Total Views
10,526
337
Acres
$9,644
Price per Acre
14,679,720
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Barn
- 337 Acre Lot
- No HOA
- Home fronts a creek
About This Lot
To own Howard's Mill is to become the next steward of nearly two centuries of Southern history — and an opportunity to build an equally enduring legacy for the generations to come. At the heart of the property stands the circa 1834 historic mill and its magnificent 40-acre millpond, fed by Howard's Mill Creek and a network of natural freshwater springs. Professionally managed for exceptional fishing, the pond is as productive as it is beautiful, with ancient bald cypress lining its shoreline. The mill itself began as a sugar cane operation before evolving into a grist mill, and the adjacent general store served for decades as the social and commercial center of the surrounding community of Jakin, Georgia. Generations of children learned to swim in the deep pool beneath the grist stones while neighbors bought staples, penny candy, and Coca-Colas at the country store. The historic mill has been meticulously renovated into a private retreat of rare character, featuring one bedroom, two baths, and an open living area with a deck that extends over the millpond — a setting with few equals in the South. The original general store stands alongside it as a fully appointed guest suite, with a private bedroom, bath, and living area that opens onto grounds graced with hundreds of specimen camellias and azaleas. Together, these two structures form the nucleus of a genuine family compound: a gathering place with nearly two centuries of history and tradition steeped into its very fabric. Few properties anywhere in the region offer this combination of historic authenticity, intimate beauty, and the bones of a true multi-generational retreat. The surrounding land reinforces the legacy. Classic quail woods aesthetics define the landscape, managed for bobwhite quail, with whitetail deer and turkey present throughout — a four-season recreational property of the first order. Sporting infrastructure includes a 12-run dog kennel, grain storage bins, and a pole barn. For those looking to expand their footprint, an additional 250 adjoining acres are available for lease, offering significant additional hunting and recreational reach. There is no shortage of beautiful land for sale in the South. There is, however, a profound shortage of places like this — where history, beauty, and the makings of a true family compound converge in a single offering. Properties of this nature rarely come to market, and opportunities to own a piece of Southern history are rarer still. Howard's Mill is one of them.
Listing Agent
The Wright Group Brokerage Email: 2292216680, mccollum@wrightbroker.com License #280184 Listed on: 05/14/2026
Co-Listing Agent
The Wright Group Brokerage Email: 2292216680, mccollum@wrightbroker.com License #340027
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Lot Details
- 337 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a creek
Farming
- Barn
Utilities
- Private Water Source
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Map
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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 | $2,965 | $339,887 | $328,994 | $10,893 |
| 2024 | $323 | $30,419 | $22,116 | $8,303 |
| 2023 | $323 | $30,418 | $22,116 | $8,303 |
| 2022 | $271 | $18,677 | $11,499 | $7,178 |
| 2021 | $251 | $17,887 | $11,499 | $6,388 |
| 2020 | $244 | $17,887 | $11,499 | $6,388 |
| 2019 | $250 | $16,194 | $9,766 | $6,428 |
| 2018 | $247 | $16,194 | $9,766 | $6,428 |
| 2017 | $245 | $16,202 | $9,766 | $6,436 |
| 2016 | $241 | $15,789 | $9,766 | $6,023 |
| 2015 | -- | $17,352 | $11,111 | $6,242 |
| 2014 | -- | $17,352 | $11,111 | $6,242 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,141 | $10,790 | $6,350 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 05/14/26 | For Sale | $3,250,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS®
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $139,100 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $90,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $180,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Ben, a Thomasville native, recognized many years ago an opportunity existed to represent and promote the quality of land and historic properties that have come to define the Red Hills Region.
The Red Hills of South Georgia and North Florida offer access to some of the finest quail shooting in the country and consequently, the area is home to the largest concentration of traditional quail hunting plantations in the world.
Ben founded The Wright Group to cater exclusively to
Ben's Other Listings
Source: Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 928852
APN: 0116-020
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