Check out the woodwork! Over 9,000 sqft! C. 1898 Victorian in Georgia. $495,000.
In Sylvania, Georgia, a Victorian-era Southern landmark built by prominent local figure Lee Holmes Hilton is for sale after 147 days on the market. At nearly 9,000 square feet across two stories, the home the listing calls a “historic Southern landmark with endless potential” sits on 0.75 acres near downtown Sylvania. It’s priced at $495,000.
107 Singleton Ave, Sylvania, GA 30467 — $495,000
A Circa-1890s Southern Landmark
County records list the home’s year built as 1898, while the listing describes it as “built circa 1890” by Lee Holmes Hilton, a prominent local figure. Either way, the house has stood in Sylvania for well over a century, described in the listing as “an architectural and cultural cornerstone in the community.”
- Built circa 1890-1898
- Built by Lee Holmes Hilton, a prominent local figure
- Standing over a century
Victorian Architecture and Craftsmanship
The listing highlights “timeless Victorian-era craftsmanship” throughout, including soaring ceilings, original woodwork, intricate moldings, Roman columns, oversized parlors, and a wide central foyer.
- Victorian architectural style
- Soaring ceilings
- Original woodwork and intricate moldings
- Roman columns
- Oversized parlors
- Wide central foyer
Nearly 9,000 Square Feet
The listing describes “nearly 9,000 square feet of interior space,” with an expansive layout mixing formal and informal gathering spaces plus multiple large rooms suited to living, entertaining, or professional use.
- Nearly 9,000 square feet
- Formal and informal gathering spaces
- Multiple large rooms
- Two stories
A Full Apartment on the Upper Level
The upper level includes a full apartment with sun-drenched bedrooms, a living room and den, a kitchen, and a bathroom, according to the listing, which notes this space “could be segregated from the main floor.” County records list 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for the property overall, though the listing’s description of a separate upstairs apartment suggests a more flexible room count than that figure alone conveys.
- Full apartment on the upper level
- Bedrooms, living room, and den upstairs
- Kitchen and bathroom upstairs
- Could be segregated from the main floor
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms per county records
Original Details: Fireplaces and Hardwood Floors
Original fireplaces and hardwood floors run throughout the house, alongside what the listing calls “historic architectural details throughout.”
- Original fireplaces
- Hardwood floors
- Historic architectural details throughout
The Lot and Location
The property sits on a 0.75-acre corner lot with mature trees and landscaping, just steps from downtown Sylvania’s shops and restaurants.
- 0.75-acre corner lot
- Mature trees and landscaping
- Steps from downtown Sylvania
Potential Uses
The listing pitches a wide range of possible uses beyond a single-family home: a boutique bed and breakfast, a luxury VRBO or Airbnb, an elegant event venue, a restaurant concept, or a professional office or wellness center. It could also be restored to a single-family residence or converted into multifamily living with the right approvals.
- Bed and breakfast
- Luxury VRBO or Airbnb
- Event venue
- Restaurant concept
- Professional office or wellness center
- Single-family restoration or multifamily conversion
Construction and Systems
The house is built from brick, concrete, and wood siding, with central heating and central air conditioning. It has two stories and no basement.
- Brick, concrete, and wood siding
- Central heat and air conditioning
- Two stories
- No basement
Parking
County records list a parking shed as the only formal parking feature, with no garage, though the listing separately describes “ample on-site parking” on the property.
- Parking shed
- No garage
- Listing describes ample on-site parking
Schools
The property is zoned for Screven County schools. Screven County Elementary (PK-5) is rated 5 out of 10 and about 1.3 miles away, Screven County Middle School is rated 7 and about 1 mile away, and Screven County High School is rated 5 and about 1.2 miles away.
- Screven County Elementary School — rating 5, 1.3 miles
- Screven County Middle School — rating 7, 1 mile
- Screven County High School — rating 5, 1.2 miles
Price History
This home was first listed on April 20, 2026 at $595,000. The price was cut to $495,000 about a month later, the listing was briefly taken off the market on July 1, and it returned at that same $495,000 price on July 29. It’s been on Zillow a cumulative 147 days.
- Listed April 20, 2026 at $595,000
- Price cut to $495,000 on May 19, 2026
- Listing removed July 1, 2026
- Relisted July 29, 2026 at $495,000
- 147 days on Zillow
A Note on the Deed Restriction
The listing notes the property is being sold subject to a deed restriction prohibiting future funeral home use, worth flagging for any buyer weighing the alternate uses described above.
- Deed restriction prohibits future funeral home use
On the Market
The home is represented by agent Todd P Manack of Manack Signature Properties, through the GAMLS MLS (listing #10736813).
- Agent: Todd P Manack, Manack Signature Properties
- MLS: GAMLS #10736813
At $495,000 for nearly 9,000 square feet of Victorian-era craftsmanship on three-quarters of an acre in downtown Sylvania, this is a landmark-scale restoration project with unusually flexible zoning potential, from a single-family home to a bed and breakfast or event venue. Its price cut and relisting suggest it’s still searching for a buyer with the vision and capital to match its scale.
Full Listing Description
107 Singleton Avenue, Sylvania, GA 30467 – Historic Southern Landmark with Endless Potential.
This property could easily be refurbished to become a residential home once again.
Welcome to 107 Singleton Avenue, a stately and historically significant Southern property located in the heart of Sylvania, Georgia.
Built circa 1890 by prominent local figure Lee Holmes Hilton, this grand home has stood as an architectural and cultural cornerstone in the community for well over a century.
With nearly 9,000 square feet of interior space, this impressive residence showcases timeless Victorian-era craftsmanship, including soaring ceilings, original woodwork, intricate moldings, Roman columns, oversized parlors, and a wide central foyer that speaks to a bygone era of Southern hospitality.
Key features of the property include an expansive layout with a blend of formal and informal gathering spaces, and multiple large rooms suitable for living, entertaining, or professional use.
Original fireplaces, hardwood floors, and historic architectural details run throughout, on a generous lot with mature trees and landscaping and ample on-site parking.
The interior offers flexibility to remodel to suit a variety of potential uses, including a full apartment with sun-drenched bedrooms, living room and den, kitchen, and bathroom on the upper level that could be segregated from the main floor.
The property also has a prominent corner location just steps from downtown Sylvania’s charming shops and restaurants.
Endless possibilities for reimagining: with its flexible layout and prime location, 107 Singleton Avenue lends itself to a wide range of potential future uses.
Whether you’re seeking to create a boutique bed and breakfast, a luxury VRBO or Airbnb, an elegant event venue, a unique restaurant concept, or a professional office or wellness center, this property offers the bones and character to make a statement.
It could also be restored to its original use as a magnificent single-family residence or converted into multifamily living with the right vision and approvals.
Rare opportunity: it’s not every day a landmark property of this significance comes to market, especially one in such good condition and with this level of historic provenance.
This is more than a piece of real estate; it’s a chance to own a part of Georgia history and breathe new life into a home that has served generations.
To learn more about the history of this property and the original builder, the listing points to Vanishing Georgia (Brian Brown Photography/Vanishing Media USA) at vanishinggeorgia.com/category/sylvania-ga/.
Please note: property is being sold subject to a deed restriction prohibiting future funeral home use.
To schedule a private showing or discuss possibilities for redevelopment, contact the listing agent.
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