c.1900 Three Bedroom Georgia Home For Sale Reduced to $125K
$150,000 Reduced to $125,000
Three-bedroom, two-bath Georgia home for sale with a wrap-around porch, central hall, French doors, fireplaces and high ceilings. Note the built-ins, bead board and hardwood floors, too.
Realtor Comments
You’ll love this Charming Historic Home in downtown Sylvania, ready for your finishing touches! This spacious home offers so much potential! Beautiful historic attributes include 12-foot ceilings, beadboard walls, heart pine floors, picture rail moldings, and French doors! The kitchen features a new gas stove, a custom island with electric, 1950’s Kelvinator cabinets, and a farmhouse sink. Other great features of this property include a newer tankless water heater, a beautiful wraparound front porch, and a huge yard with banana plants, grape vines, and fruit trees! Some elbow grease will be needed to fully renovate this historic property, but many updates have been completed, such as a repaired and re-painted metal roof, plumbing and electrical work, and woodwork/paint. Also, HVAC components are available – just not installed. Home is within walking distance to shopping, schools, and restaurants. This home offers a Great Opportunity, but is being sold As Is . Schedule your tour today!
- 3bed
- 2bath
- Circa 1900
401 E Ogeechee St, Sylvania, GA 30467 $150,000 Reduced to $125,000
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Elaine Ceccacci, REALTOR, LPT Realty LLC
Pros
• Affordable cost of living & housing
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Living expenses run about 24% below the U.S. average and nearly 20% lower than Georgia’s average. Median home value is around $112K; a two-bedroom rental costs roughly $770/month
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Niche gives Sylvania an A for cost of living and an A‑minus for housing
• Strong sense of community & family-friendly
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Described by residents as “people here are like family,” with a “strong sense of community”
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Niche’s grade for “Good for Families” is B
• Above-average livability & educational quality
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Citytistics rates its overall livability above average
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Public schools have solid ratings (elementary to high school mostly graded B or B+) .
• Safe environment with low violent crime
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Violent crime is about 60% below the national average (≈1.5 incidents per 1,000 residents) .
• Rich local culture & natural surroundings
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Known as “The Azalea & Dogwood City,” Sylvania offers charm and greenery
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A picturesque downtown and scenic surroundings have earned praise on regional forums as “super dope and picturesque”
⚠️ Cons
• High property crime rate
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Property crime runs around 3,192 incidents per 100K residents—about 63% above the national average. That equates to roughly 1 in 31 residents being affected annually
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BestPlaces reports rates significantly above U.S. averages for both violent and property crimes
• Limited employment and low income levels
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Niche gives a C rating for jobs; median household income is only about $45.5K (vs. ~$78K U.S.)
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Citytistics also flagged economic weakness and a high poverty rate (~21%)
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Many residents commute 30–40 minutes to nearby towns like Statesboro for work
• Small size & limited amenities
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Population is just ~2,600, so cultural and entertainment options are limited .
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Several Reddit users note a lack of dining, nightlife, and recreational venues .
• Public transit and commute challenges
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No public transit; residents depend on cars. Commute scores are mediocre, and travel is required for most services .
• Environmental risk: storms & tornadoes
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The area has a significant tornado risk and exposure to severe storms
