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$799,000

For Sale - Active
254 Big Oconee River Rd, Sparta, GA 31087
7 Beds
4 Baths
3,360 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2003
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 16 hours ago
Updated: Aug 30, 2025 at 10:13AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,996
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2003
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

HUGE LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WANTING A SPACIOUS TUCKED AWAY "FAMILY/FRIEND COMPOUND" TO ESCAPE THE STRESS AND EXPERIENCE THE GOOD LIFE! This 6 bedroom/3 bath home gives all the family and friend space one could dream of! AND an adjacent ADORABLE separate 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage with kitchen and family room! Incredible short term rental opportunity - NO RENTAL RESTRICTIONS - NO HOA!! Main home has 2 levels of quality living. Wrap around lakeside deck - comfortable spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets. Fireplace, lake views galore and sooo very roomy and comfortable! Tucked away on over an acre in a private, secluded section of the lake with nature galore. Outbuilding. Furnishings negotiable. Metal roof. Double boathouse, seawall - abundance of water frontage, good deep water and fee simple! Furnishings negotiable. ** Oversized garage with apartment is located across the street at 255 Big Oconee River Rd. and listed separately. Seller will negotiate if buyer is interested in purchasing the 2 properties together.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Kitchen Level
  • Details: Kitchen Level
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Metal

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 006C135
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2003

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,812

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private, Shared Well, Well
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Location

  • County: Hancock

Listing Details


Listed by:
Margaret Decker
Lake Homes Realty LLC
(205) 985-2991

Source:
Georgia MLS
MLS#: 10355026
Georgia MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,996
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$799,000
Amount financed:
-$639,200
Down payment:
$159,800
Closing costs:
$23,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$183,770
Square feet:
3,360
Cost per square foot:
$238
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.04

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$639,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$4,093
Property tax:
$318
Insurance:
$245
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,656

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,500 $42,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$210 -$2,520
Operating income:
$3,290 $39,480

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (9%)
9%-$318-$3,813
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$245-$2,940
Property management: (8%)
8%-$280-$3,360
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (34%)
34%-$1,193-$14,313

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,097 $25,164
Mortgage payments:
-$4,093 -$49,116
Cash flow:
$1,996 $23,952