$1,315,000

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 square foot brick ranch sitting on 69.78 acres hosting a 23-acre lake located at 161 Mount Bethel Road, Commerce, GA. Just 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85, 4 miles from Commerce and less than 30 minutes from Athens. This is one of those properties… Read More that is hard to duplicate. Located in an ideal setting that still feels like old Banks County, you get the rural charm, privacy and recreational lifestyle of the country while still having the modern amenities and convenience folks are looking for. You are just minutes from I-85 and all the shopping, dining and conveniences Banks Crossing has to offer. Built in 2002, the home is a well-maintained four-sided brick ranch featuring a split-bedroom floor plan. The entrance foyer opens into a large vaulted family room overlooking the screened-in back porch. Three bedrooms are located off the family room side of the home with a full bathroom, making a great setup for kids, company or a home office. The master bedroom offers a wide doorway for wheelchair accessibility, a spacious walk-in closet and private ensuite with a tub/shower combination. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, an electric cooktop and wall oven. A large walk-in crawl space houses the home's mechanical systems while also providing plenty of additional storage. What truly separates this property from the market is the 23-acre private lake. The lake was intentionally constructed for slalom water skiing and includes a concrete boat ramp, covered dock and large wet slip. Whether you want to ski, fish, hunt waterfowl and deer without having to leave your home place or simply enjoy the water, this lake offers something you just don't find on the average property. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie and a healthy population of bream. The backwaters also provide top-quality waterfowl habitat, with wood ducks and mallards regularly using and roosting on the property. Add in an abundance of deer calling the property home and you have a true recreational paradise right outside your back door. At the west end of the lake is a small island offering some of the best sunset views on the property. A stationary dock with one slip and a covered dock area sits adjacent to the concrete boat ramp, giving you a great place to keep the boat, fish, cook out or spend an afternoon with family and friends. The home and lake improvements have been well maintained and are ready for the next owner to make their own personal updates and start enjoying the property the day you buy it! Location is another major advantage. You can enjoy nearly 70 acres and your own 23-acre lake while being only 2.5 miles from Banks Crossing and I-85. Shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. Athens is less than 30 minutes away for UGA game-day weekends, and you're within an easy drive of the North Georgia mountains, wineries and Metro Atlanta. - this property is truly one of a kind. You will not find many properties in this market that offer this combination of land, water, recreation and location. Reach out to the listing agent today to schedule a private ATV driven tour today. For additional land photos and media for this property check out GAMLS #10825505 Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 4, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,400

Lot Size

69.78 Acres

Year Built

2002

MLS Number

10825477

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Basement

Crawl Space

Building

Built in 2002, Living area: 2400, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Brick

Community

None

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Accessibility Features

Accessible Doors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened, Dock, Fire Pit, Lighting, Water Feature

Floors

Carpet

Heating

Central, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Fee Includes: None

Interior Features

High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Rear Stairs, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Laundry

In Mud Room, Laundry Closet

Lot

69.78 acres, Level, Private

Parking

Carport, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage

Property

Updated/Remodeled, Other structures: Covered Dock, Garage(s), Stationary Dock, Workshop, Lake

Roof

Composition

Security Features

Security System

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Parcel Number: B67 048, Annual Amount: $3,949, Year: 2025

Utilities

Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Water Source: Well

Water Features

Water Body Name: Private Lake, Frontage Type: Lakefront, Deep Water Access, Dock Rights, Lake, Lake Access, Private, Swim Dock

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