Four-Bedroom Log Cabin on Approximately 5 Acres with Creek – Forsyth, GA – $209,900

Property Overview

Rustic country living comes to life at this one-and-a-half-story log cabin on approximately 5 acres in Forsyth, Georgia. Built in 1983, the four-bedroom, two-bath home offers 1,579 square feet of finished living space in a wooded setting with a flowing creek and abundant wildlife. A wrap-around porch provides an inviting place to enjoy the surrounding natural setting.

The main level includes a kitchen overlooking the dining area, a spacious family room with a wood-burning stove, one bedroom, and one full bathroom. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom are located upstairs. Hardwood flooring, central heating and cooling, an expandable attic, and an unfinished basement with both interior and exterior access add to the home’s functional layout.

Outside, the property includes a creek, sloped acreage, mature trees, and a parking pad. The home is served by a private well and septic tank, with electricity and high-speed internet available. The property is offered as-is and presents an opportunity for a buyer to bring their own finishing touches to a distinctive country residence.

Interior Features

The interior offers a practical two-level layout with a kitchen overlooking the dining area and a spacious family room centered around a wood-burning stove. Hardwood flooring runs through the living spaces, while the expandable attic offers additional potential.

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 full bathrooms
• 1,579 square feet of finished living area
• One main-level bedroom and full bathroom
• Three upstairs bedrooms and one full bathroom
• Hardwood flooring
• Wood-burning stove
• Central heating
• Central air conditioning
• Dishwasher and oven/range combination
• Laundry area in the basement
• Expandable attic

Basement, Access & Parking

The partial unfinished basement provides additional space for storage or workspace and includes both interior and exterior entry. The property also has a parking pad with uncovered parking.

Land & Outdoor Features

The approximately 5-acre property combines wooded acreage with a flowing creek and sloped terrain. Mature trees and natural surroundings contribute to the property’s rural setting, while the wrap-around porch extends the usable outdoor space.

Utilities & Property Details

The home uses well water and a septic tank. Electricity is available at the property, along with high-speed internet service availability. There is no homeowners association or subdivision associated with the property.

Area Overview

Forsyth is the county seat of Monroe County and has a long history dating to its establishment after Monroe County was created in 1822. The city was incorporated and designated the county seat in 1823. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2020 population of 4,384 for Forsyth city, with the city covering approximately 5.9 square miles.

The broader Forsyth area combines a small-city setting with rural residential and agricultural surroundings. The property itself is outside the more concentrated downtown environment, while Forsyth provides access to schools, healthcare, shopping, municipal services, parks, and regional transportation routes.

Safety & Crime

Current crime information should be evaluated using the specific reporting geography and year because city, county, and law-enforcement-agency figures are not interchangeable. The FBI Crime Data Explorer provides reported crime and law-enforcement data for research into violent and property offenses. A directly comparable current city-level series was not available in the reviewed public interface, so no unsupported crime-rate figures or safety rankings are presented here.

Schools & Education

Current property-level listing information identifies Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School, Monroe County Middle School Banks Stephens Campus, and Mary Persons High School in connection with the property. Published distances are approximately 5.1 miles to Hubbard Elementary, 6.7 miles to Monroe County Middle School Banks Stephens Campus, and 6.1 miles to Mary Persons High School. School attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility should be confirmed directly with Monroe County Schools before making enrollment decisions.

Monroe County Schools operates the local public school system, which also includes T. G. Scott Elementary School and Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Forsyth is home to Monroe County Hospital at 88 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The hospital describes itself as a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Monroe County and surrounding rural communities. Its emergency department is available around the clock, with hospital services including inpatient and outpatient care, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation services.

Additional healthcare resources in Forsyth include internal medicine, physical therapy, dialysis, and other medical practices located within the community.

Housing Market History

Forsyth housing-market data provides useful context for buyers while remaining separate from the property’s own characteristics. Zillow’s Forsyth Housing Market data, updated through August 31, 2026, reports a typical home value of $327,178 and a 3.0% year-over-year change. Redfin’s data for the three months ending August 2026 reports a median sale price of $288,309, a 15.1% year-over-year decline, 48 median days on market, and 10 homes sold during August 2026.

Transportation & Access

Forsyth is connected to the regional road network by Interstate 75 and major routes including U.S. 41 and Georgia highways 42 and 83. Georgia Department of Transportation maps identify multiple I-75 connections serving Forsyth, including access through U.S. 42/83 and U.S. 19/41. The Monroe County comprehensive plan also identifies I-75 and these major highways as important components of the area’s transportation network.

Regional travel is primarily road-oriented. Georgia DOT provides current highway maps and transportation data for evaluating routes, traffic conditions, and road infrastructure.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Forsyth provides everyday retail and pharmacy services within the city. Walmart Supercenter operates at 180 N Lee Street with grocery, pharmacy, garden, photo, and other retail services. CVS Pharmacy operates at 430 Tift College Drive with pharmacy and drive-through services. The city’s shopping district also includes locally operated boutiques, antiques, artisan businesses, and other specialty retailers.

Parks & Recreation

City recreational facilities include Country Club Park, Kynette Park, Milledge Circle Park, and Lee Street Park. The City of Forsyth also maintains community splash pads at Kynette Park and Country Club Park, while Monroe County Recreation provides additional sports and recreation programs.

The Monroe County joint comprehensive plan identifies the county recreation complex in Forsyth as a major recreational resource and outlines planned improvements including athletic fields, a covered arena, track and field facilities, an indoor recreation center, and additional trail features.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is equipped with a well and septic tank, with electricity and high-speed internet availability. These property-specific services are distinct from municipal utility service in Forsyth. The City of Forsyth Public Utilities Department provides electric, water, and sewer service within the city and portions of Monroe County, but municipal service should not be assumed for this property.

Development & Planning

Forsyth and Monroe County maintain active planning and zoning programs covering land use, subdivisions, zoning changes, variances, conditional uses, and development proposals. Current September 2026 city planning records include a conditional-use request on Highway 41 and a variance request on Indian Springs Drive. An August 2026 city planning meeting also included design review approval for a RaceTrac fuel station at 295 Harold G. Clarke Parkway.

Monroe County planning records also show ongoing county-level development activity. Because these projects are located elsewhere in the broader Forsyth and Monroe County area, they should not be interpreted as improvements or developments on or immediately adjacent to this property.

Property Summary