About this home

Introducing 257 Methodist Park Lane, a rare opportunity to own a historic Lake Hartwell property with exceptional potential as a wedding venue, private event destination, corporate retreat, or hospitality concept. Set on approximately 4.546 acres of level, private land, the property offers a peaceful setting with mature trees, expansive lawns, broad lake views, and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that can support memorable gatherings. The grounds provide natural locations for ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, rehearsal dinners, photography, retreats, and intimate celebrations. Recent clearing near the shoreline has opened wider views across Lake Hartwell, creating a striking backdrop for waterfront ceremonies and sunset events. Guests can move easily between the lawn, porch, deck, patio, residence, and lakeside pavilion, allowing an owner to create several distinct experiences within one property. At the center of the estate stands a charming two-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath home dating to 1873. Rich in character, the residence may serve as a bridal suite, private preparation area, overnight accommodation, office, or gathering space. The nearby pavilion, which includes two bathrooms, adds flexibility for hosting and event operations. This property may appeal to an experienced event professional, hospitality entrepreneur, investor, nonprofit organization, retreat operator, or buyer seeking a distinctive Lake Hartwell estate with income-producing possibilities. With privacy, history, water views, flexible spaces, and room to bring a larger vision to life, 257 Methodist Park Lane offers more than a place to gather. It offers the foundation for a destination guests will remember. Schedule a private tour to explore the possibilities.

Facts and features

Schools

• Hart County Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.7 mi

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• Hart County High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.0 mi

  7

• Barnes Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 3.1 mi

• Hartwell Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.2 mi

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• South Hart Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 6.3 mi

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• North Hart Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 7.4 mi

  8

Price history

• May 1, 2026 · Price Changed$1,300,000
• Nov 8, 2025 · Listed$1,900,000
• Dec 27, 2016 · Sold$110,000

Tax history

• 2025$1,949 tax · $140,951 assessed
• 2024$1,984 tax · $141,475 assessed
• 2023$2,136 tax · $138,365 assessed
• 2022$2,287 tax · $137,345 assessed
• 2021$1,938 tax · $104,493 assessed
• 2020$1,991 tax · $102,843 assessed
• 2019$1,958 tax · $100,203 assessed
• 2018$1,948 tax · $98,546 assessed

Home value

$1,287,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,287,000

Where it is