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Check out the grand staircase! C. 1890 in Georgia. $180,000.
Check out the grand staircase! C. 1890 in Georgia. $180,000.
This two-story house in Lumpkin, Georgia, was built in 1890. It sits on 1.43 acres in the middle of town and has more than 3,700 square feet. There are four bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms.
139 Old Chestnut St, Lumpkin, GA 31815 — $180,000
Porches and a Balcony
The listing points to expansive porches and a second-story balcony. Both are good spots to sit and take in the quiet.
Features:
- Expansive porches
- Second-story balcony
- Frame construction
- Two stories
An 1890 Southern Home
The house dates to 1890, and the listing calls it a piece of Stewart County history. Zillow’s fact sheet lists the style as Victorian.
Features:
- Built in 1890
- Victorian style (per fact sheet)
- Over 3,700 sq ft
The Grand Staircase
A grand staircase greets you as soon as you walk in. The listing calls it impressive.
Features:
- Grand staircase in the entry
Ceilings, Floors, and Woodwork
Ceilings are tall throughout. The original hardwood floors are still in place.
The listing also mentions intricate woodwork, transom windows, and decorative archways.
Features:
- Soaring ceilings
- Original hardwood floors
- Intricate woodwork
- Transom windows
- Decorative archways
Living Spaces
There are several formal and informal living spaces on the main floor. That gives you room for a parlor, a den, and a dining room.
Features:
- Multiple formal living spaces
- Multiple informal living spaces
The Kitchen
The kitchen is large. The fact sheet lists a cooktop and refrigerator.
Features:
- Large kitchen
- Cooktop
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All four bedrooms are upstairs, and the listing says they’re spacious. There’s one full bath and one half bath.
Features:
- 4 bedrooms upstairs
- 1 full bath
- 1 half bath
Heating and Cooling
The fact sheet lists no heating or cooling system. Ask about this before you tour, and budget for it if it’s true.
Features:
- Heating: none listed
- Cooling: none listed
The Lot
The house sits on 1.43 acres with mature trees. There’s a driveway for parking.
Features:
- 1.43 acres
- Mature trees
- Driveway parking
Location
Lumpkin is the county seat of Stewart County in rural Southwest Georgia. The listing sells the quiet, small-town setting.
Features:
- Lumpkin, Stewart County
- Rural Southwest Georgia
Schools
Stewart County Elementary (PK-5) and Stewart County Middle (6-8) are each about 2.7 miles away. Stewart County High (9-12) is about 2.8 miles away.
Features:
- Stewart County Elementary School, PK-5, 2.7 mi
- Stewart County Middle School, 6-8, 2.7 mi
- Stewart County High School, 9-12, 2.8 mi
Price History and Taxes
The house sold in December 2022 for $60,000. It was listed at $215,000 in 2023 and pulled. It’s back on the market at $180,000, about $49 a square foot.
Annual taxes are low, at about $959.
Features:
- List price: $180,000 ($49/sq ft)
- Last sold: $60,000 (2022)
- Zestimate: about $155,500
- Annual taxes: about $959
At $180,000, you get an 1890 home with a grand staircase, original floors, and porches on almost an acre and a half. It’s been listed for about 65 days. It’ll suit someone who wants a big old house in a quiet Georgia town and is ready to sort out heating and cooling.
Full Listing Description
Step into a piece of Stewart County history with this stately Southern home set on 1.43 beautiful acres in the heart of Lumpkin. Offering more than 3,700 square feet, this timeless residence showcases the craftsmanship and character of a bygone era, featuring soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, transom windows, decorative archways, and an impressive grand staircase that welcomes you from the moment you enter.
Designed for gracious living, the home offers 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs, 1.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, and multiple formal and informal living spaces. Expansive porches and a charming second-story balcony create the perfect places to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.
Situated on a generous 1.43-acre lot with mature trees and the quiet charm of rural Southwest Georgia. Schedule your private tour today.
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