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Property Description
If you've been craving space, privacy, and that true "country living" feel without being far from Waycross, this one checks every box. Set on 8.6 acres in the Dixie Union area, this 1,680 sq ft home offers room to breathe inside and out. You'll love the double attached carport for covered parking and easy day to day living, plus a cozy fireplace in the living room that makes the space feel like home the second you walk in. Step out back and take in your own slice of South Georgia: a pond right in the backyard with plenty of land for gardening, animals, hunting, exploring, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet. Whether you're looking for a homestead vibe, a weekend retreat, or a place to spread out and make your own, this property is the kind you don't find every day.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5856 Alma Hwy
General
- Price: $239,000
- Taxes: $1,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10671444
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Other
- Interior Features: Master On Main Level
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Family Room
- Appliances: Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Other
Parking
- Parking Features: Attached
Location
- County: Ware
- Driving Directions: From 302 Screven Ave, Waycross, head north on Screven Ave toward Memorial Dr. Turn right onto Memorial Dr (US 1 Bus/US 23 Bus). Continue straight as Memorial Dr becomes Alma Hwy (US 1 North). Stay on Alma Hwy for several miles. 5856 Alma Hwy will be on your right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Wacona
- Middle School: Ware County
- High School: Ware County
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: One
- Living Area: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,680 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1967
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 8.6
- Lot Size Range: 8.6
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,000
Listing Courtesy of: Crossway Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 5856 Alma Hwy
School District:Ware County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wacona Elementary School 3101 State Street, Waycross, GA 31503 | K-5 | 6.3 mi |
Ware County Middle School 2301 Cherokee Street, Waycross, GA 31503 | 6-8 | 6.5 mi |
Ware County High School 700 Victory Drive, Waycross, GA 31503 | 9-12 | 8.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5856 Alma Hwy
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Listed
$239,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5856 Alma Hwy
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$736
-12%
$28,580
-2%
2023
$839
9%
$29,026
19%
2021
$767
-8%
$24,470
-16%
2022
$838
12%
$29,026
23%
2020
$751
4%
$23,677
7%
2018
$721
—
$22,091
—
2017
$722
—
$22,091
—
2016
$720
-5%
$22,092
-4%
2015
$755
2%
$22,948
—
2019
$740
-2%
$22,884
—
2014
$754
1%
$22,948
—
2013
$750
—
$22,948
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5856 Alma Highway, Waycross, GA 31501 (MLS# 10671444) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5856 Alma Highway is currently listed for $239,000 and was received on January 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 5856 Alma Highway? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waycross? You can browse all Waycross real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

