Homes for Sale in Appling County, GA
Pine woods, farm country and the Altamaha River, with a nuclear plant and old-growth longleaf forest along the same river.
Baxley, farm country and old-growth longleaf
Appling County sits south of the Altamaha River, and the river shapes life here, from Plant Hatch north of Baxley to the old-growth longleaf pines of Moody Forest.
Baxley, the county seat, sits where US 1 and US 341 cross, with the courthouse, the hospital and a technical college campus. Around it are pine woods, homesites on country roads and farms growing cotton, peanuts, hay and pecans.
- County seat
- Baxleya railroad town from the 1870s
- Schools
- One districtAppling County School District, countywide
- Known for
- Plant Hatchnuclear plant on the Altamaha since 1975
- Getting around
- US 1 · US 341plus Baxley’s municipal airport
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Baxley
Baxley grew up around a stop on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad and became the county seat in 1874. Caroline Miller wrote Lamb in His Bosom, the 1934 Pulitzer Prize winner, while living here briefly. Today US 1 and US 341 cross in town, with Appling Healthcare and a Coastal Pines Technical College campus, and fall Fridays mean Pirates football.
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Outside Baxley, the county is farms and pine woods. Loggers once rafted timber down the Altamaha to the sawmills at Darien, and the river still runs along the northern edge. Plant Hatch, Georgia’s first nuclear plant, sits on its banks north of town, and Moody Forest protects old-growth longleaf pine, with trails, a boat ramp and canoe access.
The homes
In Baxley, most homes are detached houses, older and more recent, with some apartments and a real share of manufactured homes. Out in the county, manufactured homes are even more common, and homes sit on farms, wooded homesites and country roads. Cropland, pasture, pecan orchards and pine timber make up much of the land.
What to check before you offer
Which elementary schoolThe Appling County School District serves the whole county. Confirm which elementary school serves a specific address with the district.
Inside or outside city limitsAsk whether a home is inside Baxley city limits and on city water and sewer. If it has a well and septic system, have both inspected.
Near the AltamahaThe river runs along the county’s northern edge. Tracts near it come with questions about flooding and access, so check the flood zone before you offer.
Farm and timber landAcreage, road frontage, timber and the drive to Baxley all matter here. We check access, soil, septic and timber value with you before you make an offer.
Talk to Alicia about Appling County
Our office is in Hazlehurst, up US 341 from Baxley. Call or text Alicia and the team, and we will help you compare a home in Baxley with land out in the county and walk the property with you.
We truly could not have asked for a better experience buying our home.The Hutcheson Family, Baxley
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Appling County School District
- Appling County High School on Blackshear Highway
- Coastal Pines Technical College, Baxley campus
Parks and the river
- Moody Forest Natural Area trails
- Boat ramp and canoe access at Moody Forest
- Aquatic center and youth leagues
- Pickleball courts opened in 2024
Around Baxley
- Appling County Pirates football on Friday nights
- The chamber’s annual farm tour
- Appling Healthcare on East Tollison Street
Getting around
- US 341 northwest to Hazlehurst, southeast to Jesup
- US 1 north to Lyons, south to Alma
- Baxley’s municipal airport off US 1
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Appling County FAQ
What is the main town in Appling County, GA?
Baxley is the county seat and the main town. The courthouse, the hospital, the high school and a Coastal Pines Technical College campus are all there. Most of the rest of the county is farms, pine woods and homes on country roads, with the Altamaha River along the northern edge.
What is Appling County known for?
Plant Hatch, Georgia's first nuclear plant, on the Altamaha River near Baxley. Moody Forest, where old-growth longleaf pines stand along the same river. And Friday night football with the Appling County Pirates. Farming and pine timber have been part of life here since the 1800s, when timber rafts floated down the Altamaha.
Which school district serves Appling County?
The Appling County School District serves the whole county. It runs Appling County Primary, Appling County Elementary, Altamaha Elementary and Fourth District Elementary, plus Appling County Middle School and Appling County High School. High school students can take technical courses at the Southern Pines College and Career Academy in Baxley.
Is there land for sale in Appling County?
Land does come up for sale here, from wooded homesites to farm and timber tracts. Farms cover a large part of the county, growing cotton, peanuts, hay and pecans, and pine timber is common. Our home search includes lots and acreage, and we help buyers check access, soil, septic, flood zones and timber value.
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