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$250,000

1008 Merry Street, Augusta, GA 30904
Augusta, GA 30904
Listed by Derya Martin · ERA Wilder Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,521 sqft
Year built
1926

About this home

Whether you are an investor or an owner-occupant seeking flexible rental potential, this property presents a unique opportunity at an attractive price point. The property includes a main residence of approximately 1,009 sq ft with 2 Bedrooms Living Room 1 Bathroom there is a Formal Room that could function if needed as a Bedroom Must add Doors and Closet. The detached rear cottage, known as 1008 1/2 Merry St, measuring approximately 512 sq ft based on floor plan measurements. With 1 Bedroom and a open concept living /KItchen and Dining area Both residences are currently vacant, providing flexibility for an owner-occupant or investor. The detached cottage offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and was previously rented for $895/month. The main residence is currently configured with 2 dedicated bedrooms and 1 bathroom, plus a versatile additional room that may serve as a third bedroom, home office, guest space, or den, depending on the buyer's needs. Recent improvements include replacement of the subfloor and hardwood flooring in the secondary bedroom and formal dining/living room. Potential options include occupying the main residence while leasing the rear cottage, living in the cottage while leasing the main residence, or adding both residences to a rental portfolio. Estimated rental potential for the main residence may range from approximately $1,200/month as a 2-bedroom layout to approximately $1,400/month if utilized as a 3-bedroom layout, subject to buyer verification, market conditions, zoning, code requirements, and any required approvals or improvements. Based on these estimates and the cottage's prior rent, combined potential rental income may be approximately $2,095 to $2,295/month. Possibly Live in one and Rent the other. Convenient to Augusta location near the medical and university area with easy access from the Wrightsboro Road corridor. Some photos have been virtually staged for marketing purposes and may not represent the property's current furnishings or appearance. Room dimensions and square footage are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Any stated or estimated property value is based on factors such as location, condition, available market data, and other relevant considerations and is not a guarantee of appraised or market value. Rental amounts and income projections are estimates only and are not guaranteed. Buyer to independently verify square footage, room dimensions, bedroom count, rental income, zoning, permitted uses, financing eligibility, property value, and all information deemed important prior to purchase. Agent Owned

Property details

MLS #
100607665
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Summerville
Status
Active
Days on market
15
On market date
October 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.14 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
0.63 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
315
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Richmond County
Middle
Murphey Middle School
1.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
679
Student:teacher ratio
17.4:1
District
Richmond County
High
Alternative Education Center at Lamar
0.18 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
District
Richmond County

Walkability

Blended score for Augusta's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

57
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable

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$1,656/mo
$50,000 down
$200,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,297
Property tax (est.)$208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.