County Seat: Waynesboro
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Total Acres
$55,000
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
2 parcels of land for sale in Burke, Georgia ranging from 5 to 10 acres, priced from $45,000 to $65,000 (Acre Dreams listing data, September 2026). 2 listings (100%) offer owner financing with low down payments. Contact sellers directly — no agent fees.
The average price per acre in Burke, Georgia is $7,333 based on 2 active listings (Acre Dreams listing data, September 2026).
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Burke County is Georgia's largest county by land area, spanning over 830 square miles of Coastal Plain terrain in east-central Georgia. The landscape is defined by gently rolling sandhills, longleaf pine savannas, and productive agricultural bottomland along the Ogeechee and Savannah River corridors. Large tracts of 20-100+ acres are common here -- a rarity in many eastern counties where subdivision has fragmented land holdings. Soil types range from well-drained sandy loams on the uplands (ideal for timber and wildlife) to rich alluvial soils in the river bottoms (prime for row crops). The county receives 47 inches of annual rainfall and enjoys a growing season exceeding 250 days, supporting everything from pecan orchards to warm-season food plots for wildlife management.
Notable communities: Midville, Sardis, Girard, Keysville
Burke County offers some of the most affordable large-acreage parcels in the eastern United States, with per-acre prices significantly below the Georgia state average. Proximity to Augusta (30 minutes from the county line) provides access to healthcare, employment, and amenities while maintaining a genuinely rural character. The county's size means neighbors are distant and privacy is abundant. Hunters and wildlife managers are drawn to Burke County for its exceptional whitetail genetics -- the region consistently produces trophy-class deer. Plant Vogtle, Georgia's nuclear facility located in the county, provides a stable tax base that keeps property taxes low for surrounding landowners. The combination of low cost, large tracts, and proximity to a metro area makes Burke County compelling for both investors and end-users.
Burke County land purchases should begin with a thorough title search, as some parcels retain timber company ownership histories with outstanding mineral or timber leases. Verify property boundaries with a Georgia-licensed surveyor, particularly on larger tracts where boundary lines may not have been marked in decades. The Burke County Tax Assessor in Waynesboro maintains records online through the Georgia QPUBLIC system. For building, confirm zoning through the county planning department -- much of Burke County is unzoned agricultural land with minimal building restrictions. Well water is readily available at 60-150 foot depths. Septic permits require a soil evaluation through the county health department. Access should be confirmed via recorded deed easements, as some interior tracts are landlocked without proper legal access documented.
As of 2026, vacant land in Burke County ranges from approximately $2,500 to $5,000 per acre depending on timber value, road frontage, and improvements. Large tracts (50+ acres) tend to have lower per-acre costs, while smaller parcels with road frontage and cleared areas command premiums.
Excellent. Burke County is renowned in Georgia hunting circles for its whitetail deer population, with bucks regularly exceeding 130 inches of antler. Wild turkey, quail, and feral hogs are also abundant. The county's large tract sizes allow for effective wildlife management practices like food plot planting and selective harvest.
Burke County benefits from a relatively low millage rate compared to metro Georgia counties. Agricultural and timber land qualifies for Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) or Preferential Agricultural Assessment, which can reduce property taxes by 50-80% compared to fair market assessment. Contact the Burke County Tax Assessor for current rates.
The Burke County line is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Augusta via US-25 or GA-56. Waynesboro, the county seat, is about 40 minutes from Augusta. This proximity gives landowners access to Augusta's medical facilities, shopping, and I-20 corridor while maintaining a rural lifestyle.
Burke, Georgia offers 2 parcels of vacant land currently listed on Acre Dreams, with prices starting at $45,000 and an average of $7,333 per acre. The area is popular for buyers seeking owner-financed land.
Based on Acre Dreams listing data as of September 2026, the average price per acre for vacant land in Burke, Georgia is $7,333. Listings start at $45,000 with an average price of $55,000 across 2 available parcels. Source: Acre Dreams listing data.
According to Acre Dreams listing data, there are currently 2 vacant land parcels for sale in Burke, Georgia, totaling 15 acres. Parcel sizes range from 5 to 10 acres.
Yes! 2 of 2 (100%) active land listings in Burke, Georgia offer owner financing with low down payments. Owner financing means you can buy land without bank approval — you make monthly payments directly to the seller. See our guide on how to buy land for more details.
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