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75% is the approximate rate of home ownership in Putnam County Georgia

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

I read a blog post today about a large population living in a small area (5 square miles) and I just couldn't really wrap my mind around it.  But it did send me on a Google search to find out what the 2010 census showed for Putnam County which is the county I live in and one of the three that make up the borders of Lake Sinclair.  I was relieved to discover we still only have 61 people per square mile.  I don't much .like crowds.  More and more I am realizing that it's growing close to time for me to find a small acreage tract to purchase for my retirement home.  I only want to move one more time.  I've already begun to formulate house plans, but I may also need to start looking for the "spot".

If you are like me and don't like crowded places you also might consider Lake Sinclair and Putnam County.  All of the 2010 Census Facts about Putnam County are at the link, but the facts that I love the most....

  • Population 21,218 in 344 square miles
  • slow growth at just 12.8%
  • over 2000 veterans live in Putnam County

 Of course as my Donald pointed out when I began reading facts from the census data that we do use a good bit of the land here for our Dairy industry.  Putnam County is also the Dairy Capital of Georgia.  On the first Saturday in June annually you can find a festival celebrating our dairy industry in downtown Eatonton.  If you are looking for some wide open spaces, some quiet country lake living, give me a call, I'd be happy to help you find just the right spot.

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Comments (31)

Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

NOTE TO ALL:  Tammy apologizes for not being able to respond today to comments, but she has a signed excuse slip and will respond as soon as able.  In the interim, please continue to leave comments!

Thanks!

Tammy's PR Team,

BLiz


Nov 18, 2011 04:08 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Tammy, I live on 5 acres and absolutely love it. However, I am still close to all the things I love to do. So I feel like I have the best of both worlds.

Nov 18, 2011 04:42 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Seriously... Mom is done with her gallbladder surgery and stressing over the fact that she can't reply to all these comments!  Hopefully she will feel like writing some comments tomorrow! 

-Abigail

Nov 18, 2011 09:11 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Bliz- completely Awesome.   Abigail you too.    And as Arnold said... "I'll be back"

Nov 18, 2011 11:36 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Tammy - 61 people per square mile?!  I think we have that in an acre around here. LOL.

But seriously, that sounds like lots of space for everybody.

Nov 18, 2011 02:13 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Now look who has me inspired . . . I want to look up what my area has as far as peeps per acre.  LOL  Diary capital of Georgia . . . suddenly I want some ice cream!!

Nov 18, 2011 02:20 PM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Tammy, you crack me up. You produce featured posts while under anesthesia! 

Abigail. darling, DO NOT let your mother work for a few days. She might be Superwoman, but even Superwoman needs some R & R.

 

Nov 18, 2011 02:36 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

I don't like crowds either.. We only have 18 per square mile and our population actually is shrinking.. 

Nov 18, 2011 03:08 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Congrats on your feature and for getting folks to fill in for your commenting!  Hope all went well and there are worse things than retiring to the mountains.  Does that photo mean you finally got your colors?

Nov 18, 2011 03:08 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Tammy, That's what AR friends are for :)  We got your back, and you ours.  That's how it works, right?

Nov 18, 2011 03:20 PM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Tammy - You take some time off and get some rest!  Do as your Abigail tells you; she knows best (this is not a time where mama knows best).  :)

Nov 18, 2011 04:00 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Dorie- definately a slice of heaven

Eileen- The post I read was 40,000 people in 5 square miles and I just could NOT wrap my head around that.

Richard- I'll be by to see if you post about that.

Sharon- on our one acre, we only cleared enough for the house and drive.  I love living in the woods.

Joy it is beautiful

Michael- that is it, but having three colleges near by it's still a diverse and culture center as well. 

Richie- I love my peace and quiet.

Bryan- should be easy enough to look up your census data.

Jeanne- another beauty of living here... we have NO rush hour traffic.  Tha occassional fender bender backs up traffic and that's about it.

Nov 19, 2011 04:30 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Gene- I just am not sure, but I'll work on getting that answer for you.

Donne- I've always know we don't have many condos or even apartments, but I must admit I thought it was a little low.  I'd love for it to be around90%, but then I guess senior assisted living and nursing homes factor in to the numbers also .

Tammie- we too are close to theater, shopping, art galleries and just over an our from Atlanta, so I feel that way too.

Awwwww I love you Boo bear, thanks for helping look after your mommie

Christine- I could visit, but not live there.

Carla- I have strawberry at my house.

Leslie- yeah, that really cracked me up too.  I've always had crazy luck

Mona- yes finally.  And it's really beautiful.  This is my view from my sofa and I always love the yellows.

Bliz- anything I can EVER do for you guys... just holla

Donne- I am taking off a full week.  Thankfully a couple of those days we planned to be closed for Thanksgiving anyway, but I have the office well covered until then.  I'll go back to work a week from today.

Nov 19, 2011 04:44 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Tammy, You are very faithful to your AR community, but it's time for a REST after what you just went through. All the BEST and enjoy your week off!

Looking for that ideal retirement home is at the top of my list too. What you have to offer in Putnam County Georgia is very appealing with all those veterans in the area too.

Nov 19, 2011 12:21 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Tammy, hope you are feeling better now.. Here you are this morning commenting and reading... you should be resting! 

Nov 20, 2011 12:44 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jerry- there's some great fishing in my lake too.

Judi- typing is kinda resting.  :)

Nov 20, 2011 01:36 PM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Like you Tammy, I love the county and wide open spaces with lots of nature. I live in a small town with that small town feel. I'm not fond of commercial areas with McDonnalds every mile down the street. Best of luck looking for your new space to build your final dream home. I'm sure there's many options in Lake Sinclair! Congrats on the feature GF!

Nov 20, 2011 02:08 PM
Pam Miller
Realty Associates - Conroe, TX
Broker Associate - Water Crest on Lake Conroe

Tammy - What a wonderful place to call home!  Congratulations on the feature!

Nov 22, 2011 03:01 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Kristine- I'm looking forward to finding some land.  I know my dogs would just love acres and acres to run around on.  And thanks.

Pam- it is a wonderful place to call home.

Nov 23, 2011 06:03 AM
Anonymous
Carol
Gray, windy, winter?! I don't know what you're tanilkg about Chicago has none of that! Come visit me when I get an apt there soon. I have a good feeling somethings gonna happen any day now. !!!!
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