Whitesburg, Georgia sits along the Chattahoochee River in Carroll County, on land that was once home to Creek leader William McIntosh before the area’s 1825 treaty and its turbulent aftermath reshaped the region. The town itself owes its existence to the railroad, incorporated in 1874 after being named for Andrew J. White, a railway company president — and for a brief, rowdy period in the 1870s, the boomtown nearly outgrew the county seat itself. A three-bedroom brick ranch at 3372 E Highway 5 now sits on 12 private acres in that same historic river town, listed at $275,000.
Important Disclosures: What Buyers Should Know
Before anything else, a few conditions are worth understanding upfront. This property is estate-owned, and the listing describes it directly as a renovation opportunity with “built-in equity” — this is not a move-in-ready home. Note also that the listed square footage in some records appears inconsistent with the property’s description as a brick ranch; buyers should confirm exact square footage directly with the listing agent rather than relying on any single figure. The property is available for cash purchase only.
A Practical Layout with Room to Expand
Built in 1985, the main section of the home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a den, kitchen, and dining area, with the primary bedroom and both bathrooms on the main level. An addition brings a third bedroom in the form of a studio with its own bathroom, plus an additional bonus room — genuine flexible space for a home office, guest suite, or rental potential once renovated. Hardwood flooring runs through parts of the home, and a soaking tub and walk-in closet add comfort to the primary suite. A breakfast bar rounds out the kitchen, and a mud room houses the laundry area.
Complete Privacy on 12 Acres
The listing highlights genuine road frontage on a paved road, with the home itself set far back for complete privacy. Several outbuildings are scattered across the wooded 12-acre lot, offering equipment and storage space well beyond the home itself.
The Practical Details
The home connects to public water, with sewage handled through a septic tank, and propane is available on-site alongside connected electricity. The exterior is finished in brick under a metal roof. Annual property taxes run $3,409, and the home has been on the market for 19 days as of this listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $275,000 — cash only, estate-owned, sold as a fixer |
| Location | 3372 E Highway 5, Whitesburg, GA 30185 |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full (main section + studio addition) |
| Lot Size | 12 acres, wooded and private |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Water / Sewer | Public / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Other / window units |
| Additional Structures | Barn, outbuildings, sheds |
| Financing | Cash only |
| Annual Taxes | $3,409 |
Why Whitesburg
Whitesburg remains a small, genuine river town of fewer than 600 people along the Chattahoochee, with an 1885 railroad depot — now an antique shop — standing as one of the oldest surviving depots in the state. The area sits within easy reach of both Carrollton and Newnan, giving residents small-town quiet with regional convenience nearby. For a buyer specifically prepared to take on a genuine renovation project, complete privacy on 12 acres with real road frontage is a rare combination at this price.
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