Priced at $485,000 ($129/sq ft), this circa-1895 Queen Anne Victorian sits on a prime 1.03-acre in-town parcel along historic Benson Street in Hartwell, Georgia.
Spanning 3,760 sq ft, the residence features quintessential late-Victorian architectural details—highlighted by a distinctive three-story corner turret, expansive wraparound porch, screened porch, sunroom, and 9 total fireplaces.
Beyond the main home, the property offers multi-unit/income flexibility via two historic outbuildings: an original detached smokehouse and a standalone tiny home / guest cottage ready for conversion into rental, guest, or studio space.
Property Snapshot
Price: $485,000 ($129/sq ft)
Location: 252 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Square Footage: 3,760 sq ft
Year Built: 1895 (Circa 1870–1895 Victorian era)
Lot Size: 1.03 Acres (In-town historic corridor)
Outbuildings: Standalone tiny home/guest cottage & detached historic smokehouse
Architectural Features: 3-story turret, 9 fireplaces, formal parlor, sunroom, screened porch, wraparound porch
Key Highlights & Floor Plan Layout
Spacious Public Rooms: Main floor features an entry foyer, formal parlor, private office, formal dining room, living room, cozy den, sunroom, and a large screened porch.
Period Details: High ceilings, historic millwork, original window surrounds, decorative fireplace mantels throughout, and an iconic conical turret room.
Accessory Dwelling Potential: The detached guest cottage provides an immediate opportunity to create a secondary rental unit (ADU), multi-generational living quarters, or an income-generating short-term rental.
Location & Investment Perspective
Lake Hartwell Corridor: Situated in downtown Hartwell, just minutes from Lake Hartwell (one of the Southeast’s largest recreational lakes with 56,000+ water acres). This proximity drives steady tourism, boating recreation, and demand for local bed-and-breakfasts or vacation rentals.
Georgia Historic Tax Credit Eligibility: Historic properties undergoing qualified rehabilitations in Georgia may leverage the Georgia State Income Tax Credit for Historic Preservation (up to 25% of eligible rehabilitation expenses for residential or commercial properties), offsetting capital investment costs.
Listed by: Charlene Fields 706-436-1112, Charlene’s Lakeside Realty
Zillow link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/252-Benson-St-Hartwell-GA-30643/76461485_zpid/