
$450,000 $268/sqft
1 Pineneedle Trail
Martin, GA 30557
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · 2000 · 1 mo ago
Whispering Pine is a very small Lake Hartwell community in Martin where the defining feature is direct shoreline access.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Whispering Pine, Martin
Whispering Pine is a very small Lake Hartwell community in Martin where the defining feature is direct shoreline access. The homes recorded here are modestly scaled manufactured residences on individually owned lots, yet both closed sales center on the same draw: private covered slip docks, screened outdoor living, and a back-yard relationship to the water that shapes daily use of the property.
The price point is unusually approachable for true waterfront ownership. Recorded sales ranged from $80,000 to $149,500, while the community profile sits at roughly $114,750 for both median and average pricing. Homes are compact, with an average of 2.5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and the build period is tight, running from 1996 to 1998. Lot sizes are also practical rather than oversized, generally around 0.34 to 0.50 acres, which is enough room for decks, screened porches, and a path down to the dock without pushing the setting into estate scale.
This is not a swim-tennis neighborhood or a master-planned address with a long internal amenity list. Its value comes from the lake itself. Covered slip docks are a recurring feature, and one sale specifically called out year-round deep water, with the seller reporting roughly 18 feet at full pool. Screened porches, open decks, and improved shoreline paths show up as integral parts of the way these homes are set up, emphasizing boating, fishing, and outdoor time over clubhouse-style amenities.
Interior layouts lean simple and functional. Open kitchen, dining, and living areas appear in the recorded homes, and split-bedroom planning is part of the layout mix. Parking for a boat trailer or RV is part of the appeal in at least one sale, reinforcing that Whispering Pine works best as a practical waterfront base rather than a highly programmed resort environment.
Whispering Pine sits on the Martin side of Lake Hartwell, placing the neighborhood in a lake-oriented section of northeast Georgia where most trips beyond the shoreline are car-dependent. The community record points to Georgia Area schools. For buyers focused on water access first and neighborhood infrastructure second, the setting is straightforward: direct lake frontage, manageable lots, and a compact cluster of homes built to keep the shoreline at the center of the experience.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Martin
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Dec 19 2016 | $149,500 | 166 | 1,248 sq ft | 88.5% | $120 |
| | Apr 6 2015 | $80,000 | 241 | — | 89.9% | — |
Closed sales from MLS history for Whispering Pine, Martin
Not enough recent sales in Whispering Pine to chart a trend.
The Whispering Pine real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 203 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.