Hartwell Shores
Homes for Sale in Lavonia, GA
All 23 homes for sale in Lavonia, GA · median $395,000 · 65 homes for sale in 30553 · Franklin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Hartwell Shores in Lavonia, GA has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $357,250, $242 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1960–2026 with 1 new construction; 5 listings state no HOA. At the median price and Franklin County's 2025 rate of 22.36 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,200.
| Location | Lavonia, Franklin County, GA · ZIP 30553, 30557 |
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| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 56%, manufactured home,single family residence 22%, cabin,single family residence 11% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Lake, Near Shopping, Open Access, Park, Walk To Schools |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $357,250 median across 4 closed sales · $242 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 18 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 2 pending · median asking $292,000 · 9.0 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Hartwell Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hartwell-shores, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Hartwell Shores: 1 new listing (median asking $236,000), 2 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $481,000). As of September 26, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hartwell Shores
Live MLS inventory for Hartwell Shores. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 115 daysTop listing
Active · 142 daysActive · 22 days
Pending · 17 days
Pending · 89 daysActive and pending Hartwell Shores listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Hartwell Shores Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Hartwell Shores listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 121 Lake View Court · $236,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Living Down South Realty
- 970 Lakeshore Road · $925,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · pending · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Lake Hartwell
- 244 Lake View Court · $850,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Parker Quigley Properties LLC
- 234 Lake View Drive · $403,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Bolst, Inc.
- 455 Lake View Drive · $292,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Linton Realty
Hartwell Shores right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 9.0 months of supply and 40% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hartwell Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $357K ($242 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 18 days on market for closed sales, and 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
In ZIP 30553 (Lavonia), 27 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($215/sq ft), up 11.0% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 9 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30553 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 9 homes in Hartwell Shores that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1960 and 2026 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 1,288 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
The setting & the homes.
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Schools
- Franklin County School System
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Franklin County School System posted a 92.2% four-year graduation rate and 3,545 students across 5 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Lavonia · Elementary
- Franklin County · Middle
- Franklin · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hartwell Shores listings and can change; always confirm with the Franklin County School System for a specific address.
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The Hartwell Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hartwell Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Hartwell Shores.
A closer look at the Hartwell Shores market
At a median of $242 per square foot, Hartwell Shores prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 18 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hartwell Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Hartwell Shores buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hartwell Shores sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Hartwell Shores
Homes in Hartwell Shores that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 878 Lakeshore Road · off market
17% of homes for sale in ZIP 30553 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-27).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (9 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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