8-Acre Lakefront Homesite | Build-Ready Land for Sale Near Athens

Sanford Lake Estates – Nicholson, GA 8 acres of land for sale in Sanford Lake Estates, a 12-lot agricultural subdivision in Nicholson, Jackson County, GA, approximately 25 minutes from Athens and the University of Georgia. This build-ready homesite offers 265 feet of frontage along an 18-acre private watershed reservoir, mature hardwoods, and professionally completed site work allowing the future owner to move directly toward home design and construction. The elevated homesite overlooks the water through beautiful oaks, including large white oaks, providing long reservoir views and natural privacy. The lower portion of the lot has been selectively cleared to enhance visibility of the water while preserving the wooded landscape. Located just 8 minutes from Ingles grocery store, the property offers convenient access to everyday amenities while maintaining a quiet rural setting. Build-ready acreage with private reservoir frontage this close to Athens is increasingly difficult to find. Property Features • 8.0 acres in a restricted 12-lot agricultural subdivision (8-acre minimum lots) • 265 feet of private reservoir frontage/access • Approx. 3,800 sq ft walk-out homesite completed and compacted • 750+ ft gravel driveway installed with proper drainage and stone base • Septic permit completed • Electric service available • Private well required • Survey completed; lot corners monumented • Completed CAD building plans available (flexible 3–5 bedroom design with walk-out basement option) Completed CAD building plans are available and may convey with the property. All major site preparation and due diligence work has already been completed, allowing a buyer to move directly into the building permit and construction process. Unlike raw land offerings, this property has already completed the most time-consuming early phases of development — including driveway installation, homesite preparation, survey, and septic permitting — allowing a buyer to move directly toward building permit application without the uncertainty and delay typical of undeveloped acreage. Private showings by appointment. 706-478-7676 (Text preferred)