Ogeechee Refuge is a prime 424-acre property in southern Effingham County. The property is a terrific location with excellent proximity to Savannah, manufacturing sites including the 2,200-acre Hyundai auto facility, Port of Savannah and surrounding cities.
The property features an expansive and unique water resource including 5 ponds/lakes totaling 66 acres and ~6,200 feet of frontage on the Ogeechee River. These offer excellent recreational opportunities and spectacular views.
Ogeechee Refuge is home to nearly 342 acres of timber including giant live oaks, mast producing white and red oaks, towering pines and other upland and bottomland species. These areas are home deer, turkey, and waterfowl that are attracted to the numerous sloughs. An extensive network of roads and trails connect the various ponds, rivers, sloughs and hunting stands throughout the property.
A renovated 2 Bedroom home overlooks one the numerous ponds on the property. This charming 1,200 sq ft home could serve as a comfortable home or weekend getaway.
The location and features of this property offer incredible potential to the next generation of owners. These opportunities include conservation easement, potential development, convenient hunting, recreation, or any combination thereof.
The property has 23.63 aces zoned as R-2 with the remainder zoned as AR-1.
Key Features
424 Acres +/-
4 Ponds 24 Acres Total
1 Lake 41.6 Acres
Ogeechee River Frontage 6,200 ft
308 Acres of Mature Bottomland Hardwood
35 Acres of Mature Pine/Hardwood
14 Acre Clearing
Renovated 2-bedroom 1 bathroom home
Excellent proximity to Savannah and surrounding cities
23.63 Acres Zoned R-2
Description Acres Percentage
Lake 41.6 10%
Pond 24.3 6%
Natural Upland Loblolly Pine 35 8%
Open 14.3 3%
Natural Bottomland Hardwood/ Pine 306.5 72%
Homesite 2.7 1%
Total 424.4 100%