$195,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2022

279 Lacross Rd Americus, GA 31719

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,917 Sq Ft
16.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Cooling Available
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fireplace
  • Open Patio

About This Home

As of May 2022

16 acres and a house, YES PLEASE! This home sits almost right in the center of 16 acres which includes fields and woods. The house itself has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, huge garage, great kitchen, 2 living areas, and so much more! The property also has an amazing shop and carport. Call Whaley Realty today for your private tour at 229-596-1000!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Whaley

Whaley Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 2295961000 License #349590 Listed on: 04/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Shira MacLennan

Whaley Realty, Inc. License #410987

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 16.3 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,917 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,824

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: 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 in Americus GA - Head east on W Lamar St toward S Hampton St, turn left onto Cotton Ave, turn left onto McGarrah St, Slight right onto US-19 N/N Martin Luther King Blvd, turn right onto S Georgia Tech Pkwy, turn left at the 1st cross street onto Lacross Rd.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Attribution Contact: 2295961000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 1917

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 710028
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1824
  • Tax Year: 2021

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
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$202,020
Outstanding Balance
$192,742
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$52,401

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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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 New Conventional
Open $202,020 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $319,900 +0.3% $167 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $319,000 +63.6% $166 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Sold $195,000 +8.9% $102 / Sq Ft
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 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 $1,869 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shira MacLennan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Shira MacLennan

    Whaley Realty, Inc.

    (229) 331-0557

    52 Total Sales

    Shira MacLennan
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  • James Whaley

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    James Whaley

    Whaley Realty, Inc.

    (229) 938-4837

    110 Total Sales

    James Whaley
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Map

Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 904862

APN: 2712-65-6

Georgia Sumter County Americus 31719

279 Lacross Rd, Americus, GA

This home is located at 279 Lacross Rd, Americus, GA 31719 and is currently priced at $195,000, approximately $101 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 279 Lacross Rd 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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