$295,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2026

279 Upper River Rd Americus, GA 31709

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,708 Sq Ft
2.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$109 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Home Office
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of January 2026

Discover country serenity with in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home nestled on over 2.5 acres. Set back from the road for added privacy, this home features a stunning stone-accented front, a welcoming covered front porch, and a spacious, landscaped backyard perfect for relaxing. Inside, the kitchen boasts granite countertops and ample cabinet space, ideal for everyday living and hosting guests. Enjoy the comfort of a new HVAC system. This home offers the best of both worlds, peaceful, private living with the convenience of being just minutes from town Call Mary Kathryn 229-938-8541

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kathryn Davis

Whaley Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 2295961000 License #116019 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Pryor

Century 21 Americus Realty Inc. License #180416

Century 21 Americus Realty Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 2.59 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,708 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.59
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Directions: From Whaley Realty, Inc. located at 400 W Lamar Head east on W Lamar St toward S Hampton St Turn left onto Tripp St Turn right onto Crawford St Slight right onto Upper River Rd and the home will be on the left. Look for our Whaley Realty Sign.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: House
  • Attribution Contact: 2295961000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: true
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Study/Office/Studio, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Living Area: 2708

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Without Door, Single
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Ga Power
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 112820.4

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 18 80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Smith Ladelle P Estate
Bought by
Smith James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1989
Sold by
Martin G Mack
Bought by
Smith James W and Smith Lad

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1985
Bought by
Martin G Mack
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Sold $295,000 -10.3% $109 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $329,000 -- $121 / 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 $2,694 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2023 $2,623 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2022 $2,623 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2021 $2,628 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2020 $2,704 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2019 $2,636 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2018 $2,636 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2017 $2,636 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2016 $2,638 $73,420 $8,560 $64,860
2015 $2,691 $76,700 $8,560 $68,140
2014 $2,695 $76,700 $8,560 $68,140
2013 -- $76,700 $8,560 $68,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Kathryn Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Mary Kathryn Davis

    Whaley Realty, Inc.

    (229) 938-8541

    312 Total Sales

    Mary Kathryn Davis
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  • Cindy Pryor

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Cindy Pryor

    Century 21 Americus Realty Inc.

    (229) 942-7654

    140 Total Sales

    Cindy Pryor
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Map

Source: Americus Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 907180

APN: 2723E-141-41

Georgia Sumter County Americus 31709

279 Upper River Rd, Americus, GA

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