$315,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2026

279 Lacross Rd Americus, GA 31719

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,917 Sq Ft
16.3 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 26, 2026

$164 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

42 on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Den
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2026

Enjoy UNMATCHED PRIVACY & ROOM TO ROAM in this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3BR brick home on 16 acres. Featuring all the amenities, including a spectacular new chef's kitchen with granite countertops & custom finishes, 2 freshly updated baths, formal dining room, fresh interior paint, spacious master suite with huge walk-in closet, 2 car garage, large workshop with electric, & upgrades for energy efficiency (including a Trane heat pump & double-pane windows throughout) to keep living costs low. Conveniently located only minutes from town, this is COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST! Call Shira 229-331-0557

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shira MacLennan

Whaley Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 2295961000 License #410987 Listed on: 01/08/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Out of Area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,915

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 16.3 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,917 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,915

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

16.3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.3
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Directions: From Whaley Realty, Inc. located at 400 W Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709 Head toward S Hampton St Turn left onto Cotton Ave Turn left onto McGarrah St Merge onto US-19 N/N Martin Luther King Blvd Turn right onto S Georgia Tech Pkwy turn left onto Lacross Rd and the home will be on the left. Look for our Whaley Realty Sign.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1973
  • 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: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer
  • Living Area: 1917
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open Patio/Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Sumter Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 710028

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1915
  • Tax Book Number: 7 199
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2022
Closed on
May 18, 2022
Sold by
Brown Carole E
Bought by
Dodge Tommy L and Dodge Lida G
Seller's Agent
James Whaley
Whaley Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shira MacLennan
Whaley Realty, Inc.
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
8.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.80%
Original Mortgage
$202,020
Outstanding Balance
$189,769
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$103,517

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1972
Sold by
Crisp Henry L and Reeves Charles E
Bought by
Brown Donald N
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $195,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $202,020 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/26/2026 03/26/26 Sold $315,000 -3.0% $164 / Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2026 01/08/26 For Sale $324,900 +66.6% $169 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Sold $195,000 +8.9% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2022 04/11/22 For Sale $179,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,869 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2024 $1,869 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2023 $1,821 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2022 $1,821 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2021 $1,824 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2020 $1,875 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2019 $1,805 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2018 $1,805 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2017 $1,805 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2016 $1,806 $52,456 $12,000 $40,456
2015 $1,812 $53,576 $10,000 $43,576
2014 $1,810 $53,576 $10,000 $43,576
2013 -- $53,576 $10,000 $43,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 907405

APN: 2712-65-6

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