Is 234 Winding River Road on Lake Oconee still available? 234 Winding River Road in Eatonton, GA 31024 is a fully renovated, deep-water lakefront home on south Lake Oconee, listed at $1,250,000. It is currently under contract (pending) — but it's a great example of what the south end of the lake has to offer.
Every so often a home comes along that checks the boxes south Lake Oconee buyers are actually chasing: deep water, a maximum-sized dock, a level walk to the lake, and a full renovation so you can unpack and start living. 234 Winding River Road did exactly that — and it's why this one went under contract.
I still want to tell you about it. Whether you missed it or you're just starting your search on Lake Oconee, this home is a near-perfect blueprint for what makes the south end of the lake so desirable. Let me walk you through it, and then let's talk about finding you one just like it.
Why the South End of Lake Oconee Is So Sought-After
Location is the whole story here. 234 Winding River Road sits on the south end of Lake Oconee in Eatonton (Putnam County), near Wallace Dam and Jumping Rock — two of the most recognizable landmarks on this stretch of water.
Lake Oconee is a Georgia Power reservoir created when Wallace Dam was completed in 1979, and the south end has always drawn buyers who want deeper, more open water and quick access to the main lake. When a renovated home lands in this pocket, it moves — and this one proved the point.
Deep Water and a Maximum-Sized Dock
If you've spent any time searching lake homes with me, you know water depth is the first thing I check. 234 Winding River Road delivers it: deep water and a maximum-sized dock, perfect for all the toys — boats, jet skis, and everything that makes lake life fun.
Just as valuable, the lot offers a level walk to the lake. On a market where so many properties involve a steep climb from the water back to the house, an easy, level path to the dock is a feature buyers pay real attention to.
Because Lake Oconee shoreline is utility-controlled, dock size and shoreline improvements are governed by Georgia Power's shoreline program. For any lakefront home, I always verify current dock and shoreline details through Georgia Power's East Georgia Lakes shoreline guidelines — it's part of the homework I do for every buyer.
Fully Renovated and Move-In Ready
This is a home you could move into tomorrow. Originally built in 1987 in a Craftsman style, it's been fully renovated with an open floor plan built for entertaining — vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and French doors opening to an expansive covered lakeside deck that stretches clear across the back of the house.
That deck is the heart of the home. It's where south Lake Oconee living actually happens: morning coffee, afternoon shade, and sunset gatherings with the water right in front of you.
The Kitchen
The kitchen was designed to be used and shown off in equal measure — granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a designer black-and-white tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and a generously sized island that pulls everyone together.
Room to Spread Out — and Room to Grow
With five bedrooms and four full baths across 2,424 square feet, the layout gives everyone space. It includes a lakeside primary suite, guest bedrooms on multiple levels, a vaulted family room, and a loft that flexes beautifully as a bunk room or game room.
There's upside, too. A detached two-car garage carries roughly 1,000 square feet of unfinished space above it — a blank canvas for additional bedrooms, a rec room, or a bunk suite down the road. That kind of expansion potential is exactly what makes a 1.25-acre lakefront lot like this one hold its value.
The Details at a Glance
Detail | |
|---|---|
List price | $1,250,000 |
Status | Pending (under contract) |
Bedrooms / Baths | 5 beds / 4 full baths |
Living area | 2,424 sq. ft. |
Lot | 1.25 acres |
Water | Deep water, maximum-sized dock, level walk to lake |
Location | South Lake Oconee, near Wallace Dam & Jumping Rock |
County / ZIP | Putnam County / 31024 |
Year built | 1987 (fully renovated), Craftsman |
Annual taxes | $6,824/yr |
MLS® ID | 10808647 |
Lake levels vary seasonally; you can check current conditions on the Georgia Power water levels page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did 234 Winding River Road list for? 234 Winding River Road was listed at $1,250,000. It's a fully renovated, 5-bedroom, 4-bath deep-water lakefront home on 1.25 acres on the south end of Lake Oconee in Eatonton, GA 31024, and it is currently under contract.
Where is 234 Winding River Road on Lake Oconee? It's on the south end of Lake Oconee in Eatonton (Putnam County), near Wallace Dam and Jumping Rock — an area prized for deeper water and quick access to the main lake.
I wanted a home like this — can you help me find one? Absolutely. This is exactly the kind of deep-water, south-Oconee home I help buyers find, and I often know about comparable properties before they hit the market. Reach out and I'll start watching for the next one for you.
Looking for a Home Like This on Lake Oconee?
234 Winding River Road is under contract, but homes with this combination — deep water, a max-size dock, a level lot, and a full renovation — come available on Lake Oconee more often than you'd think when you have someone watching for them. That's my job, and I love it.
Call or text me, Traci Nelson, at 706-818-4168 and let's talk about what you're looking for on the lake. I'll help you be first in line for the next one.
Traci Nelson REALTOR® | Ansley Christie's International Real Estate Serving Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, Milledgeville, and Buckhead, Georgia
