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328 homes for sale in Greensboro GA and the rest of Greene County are on the market today, from Lake Oconee waterfront and golf homes to historic houses near downtown and farms and land in the countryside. Browse the newest below, live from the MLS. Chip Durpo spent 13 years living on and around Lake Oconee; call (706) 749-7700 to talk with the broker directly.
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Greensboro sits on the north side of Lake Oconee at I-20 exit 130, minutes from the lake’s biggest clubs. Choose a community to see its homes for sale and local guide.
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Greensboro, Georgia
Greensboro is the seat of Greene County, a small historic town about halfway between Atlanta and Augusta on I-20. Founded around 1780 and named for General Nathanael Greene, it has a courthouse square, a walkable downtown and about 3,600 residents, with Lake Oconee five miles to the west and the Oconee National Forest just outside town.
Greensboro GA Real Estate
Greensboro GA real estate is really two markets. On the lake side, most of Reynolds Lake Oconee, all of Harbor Club and Del Webb Lake Oconee, and many waterfront neighborhoods have a Greensboro 30642 address. In and around town, you’ll find historic homes near the courthouse square, newer houses, and farms, timber land and acreage across Greene County. Homes for sale in Greensboro GA run from in-town cottages to lakefront estates, and Chip Durpo, who spent 13 years living on and around Lake Oconee, knows both sides.
Why People Love Living in Greensboro
Greensboro has the small-town pace people come to Lake Oconee for, with real conveniences: a hospital, schools, groceries and restaurants, and I-20 right at the edge of town. Atlanta is about 75 miles west and Augusta 70 miles east, and Athens and Madison are each less than an hour away. That mix of a real town, the lake and an easy drive is why homes for sale in Greensboro GA draw buyers from Atlanta, Florida and beyond.
Best Of Greensboro
- The Lake: Lake Oconee, five miles west, with marinas and waterfront dining
- Golf: Reynolds Lake Oconee and Harbor Club, minutes from downtown
- Downtown: The Greene County courthouse square, shops and local restaurants
- Resort Life: The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
- Outdoors: The Oconee National Forest, just outside town
- Access: I-20 exit 130: about 75 miles to Atlanta, 70 to Augusta
More About Homes for Sale in Greensboro GA
Everything to know before you buy or sell in Greensboro and Greene County: the lake and the clubs, in-town homes, land, schools, healthcare, the county and ZIP code, and answers to common questions.
Greensboro GA Homes for Sale: What You'll Find
Greensboro GA homes for sale come in more styles than the town’s size suggests:
- Lake Oconee waterfront: homes with private docks on coves and open water, many with a Greensboro address.
- Club homes: golf homes, cottages and condos inside Reynolds Lake Oconee and Harbor Club.
- 55+ living: ranch homes in Del Webb Lake Oconee, a gated active-adult community with lake access.
- In-town homes: historic houses and bungalows near the courthouse square, plus newer neighborhoods around town.
- Farms and land: pasture, timber and hunting land across Greene County, from small tracts to large acreage.
Greensboro at a Glance
- County: Greensboro is the seat of Greene County, Georgia
- ZIP code: 30642, shared with most of the lake’s north and east shores
- Population: about 3,600 in town (2020 census); many more live around the lake
- History: founded around 1780, the county seat since 1787, named for General Nathanael Greene
- Getting here: I-20 exit 130 is inside the city limits; US 278 runs through downtown as Broad Street
- Your broker: Chip Durpo, 13 years living on and around Lake Oconee, (706) 749-7700
Lake Oconee Homes with a Greensboro Address
Much of Lake Oconee’s best-known real estate has a Greensboro 30642 address, so many homes for sale in Greensboro GA are really lake homes. Here’s how the main communities differ:
Reynolds Lake Oconee
About 12,000 acres with eight golf courses, five marinas, 11 restaurants and the Ritz-Carlton. See Reynolds Lake Oconee homes for sale.
Harbor Club
A gated golf and lake community of about 1,100 acres and nine miles of shoreline, with a Weiskopf and Morrish course and the lakefront Boathouse. See Harbor Club Lake Oconee homes for sale.
Del Webb Lake Oconee
A gated 55+ community of ranch-style homes with a 21,000-square-foot amenity center and its own lake access. See Del Webb Lake Oconee homes for sale.
Waterfront Outside the Clubs
Many Greensboro lake homes sit on coves outside any club, with a private dock and no membership. Every dock needs a Georgia Power permit, so Chip checks the dock and the shoreline rules before you buy. See Georgia Power shoreline management.
Houses for Sale in Greensboro GA, In Town
Not everyone wants a club or a dock. Houses for sale in Greensboro GA near downtown include historic homes on tree-lined streets, bungalows and cottages, and newer homes on larger lots just outside the city limits. In-town buyers get a short walk or drive to the courthouse square, the hospital and the schools, and they’re still about 10 minutes from the lake. These homes often cost less than lake property, which makes them a favorite with full-time residents and people who work in town.
Land for Sale in Greene County GA
Land for sale in Greene County GA is one of the county’s strengths: rolling pasture, hardwood and pine timber, creeks, and large tracts for hunting, horses or a private homesite. Much of Greene County is still rural, and the Oconee National Forest covers part of it.
- Use: ask how the land is zoned and whether it’s in a conservation program that limits building or subdividing.
- Septic and water: most rural land needs a septic system and a well, so ask for a soil evaluation.
- Access: confirm road frontage or a recorded easement, and walk the driveway route.
- Timber: ask whether the timber has been cut and whether any timber rights were sold.
- Survey: know exactly where the lines are before you buy.
Homes for Sale in Greene County GA, Beyond Greensboro
Homes for sale in Greene County GA aren’t only in Greensboro. Union Point, about seven miles east on US 278, has its own historic downtown and some of the most affordable houses in the county. White Plains, Siloam and Woodville are small farm towns with land and country homes, and Penfield, north of Greensboro, is the original home of Mercer University. Out in the countryside, homes for sale in Greene County GA include farmhouses, horse properties and homes on acreage, often with more land for the money than you’ll find near the lake.
Buying Homes for Sale in Greensboro GA: First Steps
- Decide lake, club or town. A dock, a golf membership or a walk to the square: the answer narrows the Greensboro GA homes for sale quickly.
- Compare the real yearly cost. Club dues, association fees, property taxes and insurance vary a lot between communities.
- Visit on a summer weekend and a weekday. The lake is busier on summer weekends, and you’ll see how the drive and the town feel at different times.
- Set up email alerts. The best waterfront and in-town homes often sell quickly, so get new listings sent to you the day they hit the market.
- Check the dock and the land. For lake homes, the Georgia Power dock permit and water depth; for land, septic, access and the survey.
- Tour with the broker. Chip will show you what the listing sheets leave out.
Full-Time Living or a Second Home in Greensboro
Many buyers start with a weekend lake house and later move to Greensboro full time. Others retire here for the lake, the golf and the slower pace, or work from home with Atlanta about 75 minutes away. With a hospital, schools and I-20 in town, Greensboro GA real estate works for full-time life as well as weekends. Think about how you’ll use the home: weekends only, a few months a year, or full time. It changes which community and which kind of home fits best.
Short-Term Rentals, HOAs and Club Rules
Before you buy, check three sets of rules: Greene County’s rules on short-term rentals and zoning, any city rules if the home is inside Greensboro, and the covenants of the club or neighborhood. Some communities limit or prohibit rentals, and others allow them with registration. Masters week in April is a popular time to rent a lake home to golf fans, so if rental income matters, ask before you write an offer. Chip gets the current rules for each home you consider.
A Little Greensboro History
Greensboro was founded around 1780 and became the seat of the new Greene County in 1787. It was named for Major General Nathanael Greene, who led American forces at the Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781. Greensboro was incorporated as a town in 1803 and as a city in 1855, and for most of its history it was a farming and county-seat town. Lake Oconee changed that after 1979, bringing golf communities, lake homes and new neighbors, while downtown kept its courthouse square and historic buildings.
Greensboro Weather
Greensboro has long, warm summers that are made for the lake, mild springs and falls, and short winters with only occasional freezes and rare snow. That’s a big reason Greensboro GA homes for sale appeal to retirees and second-home owners: there’s boating and golf most of the year.
Living in Greensboro, GA
Greensboro is small, but it’s a full-service town for the north side of Lake Oconee.
Healthcare
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital is in Greensboro, near the lake. Larger hospitals are in Athens and Augusta, each about an hour away.
Schools
The Greene County School District serves the county. Lake Oconee Academy is a public charter school in Greensboro, and Nathanael Greene Academy is a private school in the county.
Shopping and Dining
Downtown Greensboro has local shops and restaurants around the courthouse square, and the shopping centers near the lake add groceries and more dining. Madison, about 20 minutes west, and Athens add more choices.
Getting Around
I-20 exit 130 is inside the city limits. Atlanta is about 75 miles west, Augusta 70 miles east, Athens about 34 miles north on GA 15, and Eatonton about 22 miles southwest on GA 44.
Things to Do in and Around Greensboro
- Lake Oconee: boating, fishing, paddleboarding and lakeside dining, about 10 minutes from downtown
- Golf: Reynolds Lake Oconee and Harbor Club, which takes public tee times
- Resort: the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, with its spa and restaurants
- Outdoors: hiking, hunting and fishing in the Oconee National Forest
- Downtown: the courthouse square, local shops and seasonal events; Visit Lake Oconee lists what’s on
- Masters week: Augusta National is about an hour east on I-20
Homes for Sale in Greensboro GA: What You Get for Your Money
The same budget buys very different things depending on where you look:
- On the water: the dock and the view. Waterfront is the most expensive real estate around Greensboro, and depth, dock permits and the cove all change the price.
- Inside a club: golf, marinas and amenities, with dues on top. Off-water golf homes and condos are the easiest way into a club.
- In town: the most house for the money, a short drive to the lake, and no club dues.
- In the country: land. Farms and acreage across Greene County often cost less per acre than lots near the lake.
Greensboro GA Real Estate Market
The market for homes for sale in Greensboro GA follows the lake: spring and summer bring the most listings and buyers, and waterfront homes with deep water and good docks hold their value best. In-town homes and land offer more choices across a range of budgets. For current numbers on a street, a club or a type of home, call Chip for a custom report.
Selling Your Greensboro Home or Land
Many buyers of Greensboro GA real estate live in Atlanta or out of state, so your home or land has to stand out online before they make the drive. Chip gives every listing professional photography, a video tour where it fits, a detailed description and its own page on durpo.com built to rank in Google, then sends it to the major real estate websites. Request a free market analysis, or call (706) 749-7700.
Why Buy Homes for Sale in Greensboro GA with Chip Durpo?
- He’s lived here: 13 years living on and around Lake Oconee.
- Since 1981: 848 closed transactions for 605 clients.
- Builder’s eye: years as a builder and developer, so docks, septic, land and structure get a close look.
- You work with the broker: Chip handles your purchase or sale personally.
Learn more on the Meet Chip Durpo page, or see all Lake Oconee homes for sale.
Houses for Sale in Greensboro GA: Lake, Town or Country
Most houses for sale in Greensboro GA fall into three groups: lake and golf homes in the clubs along the north shore, older and newer houses inside the city near the courthouse square, and farmhouses and homes on acreage in the Greene County countryside. Buyers searching for homes for sale Greensboro GA usually start with one group and end up comparing two, so Chip shows you houses for sale in Greensboro GA in all three groups before you decide. If you want houses for sale in Greensboro GA close to I-20 and the hospital, look at town; if you want the water, look at the coves and the clubs.
Greensboro Real Estate FAQs
Right here. The live search at the top of this page shows homes for sale Greensboro GA buyers are looking for, from the MLS, updated automatically.
Yes. Many houses for sale in Greensboro GA are in town near the square or on country land in Greene County, often for less than lake homes.
Greensboro is the county seat of Greene County, Georgia.
30642, which also covers much of the north and east shores of Lake Oconee, including Reynolds, Harbor Club and Del Webb Lake Oconee.
About 75 miles east on I-20, roughly an hour and 15 minutes without traffic. Augusta is about 70 miles east.
About five miles. Downtown is roughly 10 minutes from the lake and its marinas.
Yes. Many Lake Oconee waterfront and golf homes, including most of Reynolds Lake Oconee, Harbor Club and Del Webb, have a Greensboro address.
Yes: pasture, timber and hunting land, and large tracts across the county. Check zoning, any conservation program, septic, access and the survey before you buy.
Yes. St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital is in Greensboro, near Lake Oconee.
The Greene County School District, plus Lake Oconee Academy, a public charter school, and Nathanael Greene Academy, a private school.
Yes. Homes for sale in Greene County GA include Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, Woodville and Penfield, plus farms, horse properties and homes on acreage across the countryside.
Many lake owners do, since Augusta is about an hour away. Check Greene County’s rules and your community’s covenants first, since some limit or prohibit rentals.
Many people think so: a historic small town with a hospital, schools and I-20 access, five miles from Lake Oconee and about 75 miles from Atlanta.
Chip Durpo, broker and founder of Durpo Realty Associates, spent 13 years living on and around Lake Oconee. Call (706) 749-7700 or use the contact form.
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