🏡 The Backwaters Market Report: A Year on the Lake in Review (June 2024 – June 2025)By 1827 Real Estate — Your Local Lake Experts
If you’ve ever dreamed of lake life with a touch of resort living, The Backwaters on Lake Harding might be calling your name. Nestled in beautiful Fortson, GA, this gated condo community is where convenience meets waterside charm—and we’ve had some exciting market movement over the past 12 months!
📊 The Numbers at a Glance:
- 3 Closed Sales
Over the past year, 3 condos at The Backwaters sold with an average sale price of $273,577, landing at 96.24% of list price on average. Homes ranged in size from 809 to 1,850 sq ft and didn’t linger long—average days on market was just 30, with the fastest sale in only 2 days! - 1 Pending Sale (That’s Ours!)
We’re proud to say we listed one of the current units and got it under contract in just 36 hours—proof that when priced and marketed right, these properties move fast. View the listing here - 2 Active Listings
There are currently 2 opportunities to join The Backwaters lifestyle. With list prices ranging from $210,000 to $429,900, there’s a little something for every lake lover.
🛶 Why Buyers Love The Backwaters:
Besides the unbeatable location on Lake Harding (some units are right on the water!), The Backwaters offers a full slate of amenities that make every day feel like a vacation:
- Sparkling pool & relaxing hot tub
- Tennis courts, playground, and even a beach area
- Gated entrance for added peace of mind
- A charming gazebo perfect for sunsets or morning coffee
- A dock for your boat or lakeside lounging
The HOA covers it all: cable & internet, water, exterior pest control and maintenance, trash pick-up, and use of all common areas—so you can spend more time enjoying lake life and less time managing it.
🥂 Local Favorites Just Minutes Away:
Hungry after a day on the water? Lucky you—Lola’s Taqueria and 219 Food & Spirits are right down the road, and the legendary Hunter’s Pub is just a few miles away. And if you need us, our 1827 Real Estate office is just around the corner too!
📍Thinking of buying, selling, or just curious what your condo could be worth?
Let’s chat! At 1827 Real Estate, we live here, we work here, and we love helping our neighbors make smart moves around Lake Harding.