Currently there are 204 homes for sale, 11 condos and apartments for sale, 104 vacant land for sale and 3 townhomes for sale in Eatonton
Eatonton, Georgia
Eatonton is a small city of more than 6,000 people in the heart of the Lake Country in Georgia. It is the county seat of Putnam County. The city covers a total area of about 21 square miles, of which less than 1 percent is made up of water. It offers a great setting for families and supportive location for businesses. Nicknamed the “Dairy Capital of Georgia,” Eatonton has a reputation of being a prominent dairy farming location in the state.
People of Woodland culture are believed to have lived in this area thousands of years ago. The historic Rock Eagle Effigy Mound found in the northern part of the city is believed to have been constructed by the people as far back as 3,000 years ago. In 1807, Eatonton was established as the seat of the newly-created Putnam County. It was named in honor of William Eaton, an officer and diplomat who took part in the First Barbary War. The Town of Eatonton was incorporated in 1809 and was upgraded to the status of a city in 1879.
This city has a population of over 6,000 – precisely, 6,520 according to 2015 census estimate. It has a relatively high number of young residents, at least as of 2000 census when the median age was estimated at 34 years. Eatonton is the birthplace of authors Alice Walker (credited with The Color Purple) and Joel Chandler Harris of the Uncle Remus stories fame. S. Truett Cathy, founder of fast food franchise Chick-fil-A, is also from here. Author Henry Grady Weaver and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock are also among the notable people from the city.
Public education is provided to Eatonton residents by the Putnam Country School District. The public school district, which has about 2,500 students and more than 160 full-time teachers, holds Headstart through grade twelve. Gatewood Schools (private Christian school) also provides education in grades K3-12. Eatonton is served by Georgia College & State University and Central Georgia Technical College for higher education.
With its location between Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, the city offers opportunities to enjoy superb water-related activities, including swimming, water-skiing, and camping. You can also enjoy golfing in the area. Places of interest around include the Lockerly Arboretum, A.H. Stephens Memorial State Park and State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Eatonton is noted for its tradition of tales. So you shouldn't be overly surprised if you heard a story that sounds too good to be true sometimes. The city hosts a statue of the Br'er or Brer Rabbit, a central character renowned for its trickery in the Uncle Remus' stories of the Southern U.S. You may learn more about this character and more at the Uncle Remus Museum.
Eatonton is a great city for families when you consider its small town appeal. The community, which is replete with antebellum homes, offers you a great place to enjoy Southern hospitality. It also boasts of great boutique shopping experience and, perhaps, all you will need for amazing leisure and recreation.
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Currently Eatonton has 323 properties on the market for sale. The inventory was last updated 05/07/2021. Of these properties, 204 single family homes are for sale by their owners in Eatonton, and 11 condos are for sale by their owners in Eatonton. The average price of the single family homes for sale in Eatonton, is $676,075, the average condo price in Eatonton, is $637,625. The average price per square foot of the active inventory is $194. This is based the living area square footage.
Over the last year, there have been 5,989 of properties sold in Eatonton. Of these properties, 4,938 single family homes have sold by their owners in Eatonton, and 421 condos have sold by their owners in Eatonton. The average sales price of the single family homes sold in Eatonton, is $467,546. Single family homes have been selling for 179 per square foot of living area. The average sales price of the condos for sale in Eatonton, is $427,761. Condos have been selling for 195 per square foot of living area.
The most active subdivisions with listings for sale in Eatonton, are: Great Waters (27 For Sale), Cuscowilla (25 For Sale), Overlook (13 For Sale), Stonecrest (12 For Sale), Rp Great Waters (9 For Sale), Horseshoe Bend (8 For Sale), Lakeside On Lake Sinclair (6 For Sale), Sebastian Cove (5 For Sale), Harmony Farms (4 For Sale), Rock Island Pt (4 For Sale)
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This data up-to-date as of 05/07/2021
