The Crossroads at Lake Oconee | Neighborhood Guide
The Crossroads is the least expensive way to own anything at Lake Oconee, and the new Publix in Putnam Co adds to the list of walkable destinations from this community. Some call them condos, others call them apartments. They were some of the first of their type in the area and you can still get in under $100,000 making this the lowest barrier to entry close to the shores of Lake Oconee.
Where Is The Crossroads At Lake Oconee
Off Highway 44 in Putnam County, set back behind Lake Oconee Ace Hardware and Publix – across from Harmony Crossing. Four streets inside: Primrose Path, Oak Grove Lane, Sweet Magnolia Lane and Mahaffey Drive.
Sitting back off the highway gives it a quieter feel than the address suggests, and a good number of units back onto woods.
Quick Facts
| County / city | Putnam County — Eatonton, GA 31024 |
| What it is | Condominiums, built 2002 |
| Streets | Primrose Path, Oak Grove Lane, Sweet Magnolia Lane and Mahaffey Drive |
| Units | One, two and three bedroom, roughly 660 to 1,300 square feet |
| HOA | Roughly $250 to $470 a month depending on the unit, covering everything outside your walls |
| Amenities | Pool, clubhouse, laundry center, car care center and secure mailboxes |
| Water access | None. Boat ramps are under a mile |
| Walk to | Publix at Lake Country Village, and Harmony Crossing across the highway |
| Schools | Putnam County School District |
The New Publix Is Next Door
Lake Country Village is going up on the other side of the Ace Hardware — a 140-acre mixed-use development anchored by Publix, with retail and dining alongside it.
If you have heard this called two different things, you have heard right. Lake Country Village is the development, a Shaifer Partners project that broke ground in June. Town Center at Lake Oconee is what Publix calls the store itself, at 105 Lake Country Blvd. Same place, two names.
For a complex where units trade under $100,000, that is the thing to pay attention to. Walking to a grocery store is not something you can do from anywhere else at this lake, at any price.
What Condos at The Crossroads Cost
Sales ran from about $50,000 in 2019 up to a peak around $150,000 in 2024, and have come back since. Recent closings have been just under $100,000.
One, two and three bedroom units, roughly 660 to 1,300 square feet, all built in 2002. Plenty have been renovated — new flooring, paint, appliances, HVAC — and those sell at the top of the range.
These Are True Condominiums
The association handles everything outside your walls. You insure the interior only, which keeps that policy cheap, and the dues cover the rest.
That is why the monthly figure looks high next to the purchase price. Run the dues into your numbers before you compare this to anything else, because on a unit at $90,000 they are a large share of the monthly cost.
Mostly Rentals
A single LLC owns the large majority of the units here and rents them out. If you buy one to live in, most of your neighbors will be tenants. If you buy one to rent, you are entering a market one owner already dominates and had made a significant investment to do so.
Neither is a reason not to buy. It is a reason to know what you are buying.
Quiet But Near Everything
Who The Crossroads Suits
Somebody who wants an address at Lake Oconee but does not have the finances to be on Lake Oconee. Somebody starting out. Somebody looking for housing for an employee. Somebody who needs a small place near the shops and the restaurants and would rather own than rent. And an investor looking at the entry level of this market. 1 listing for sale now $109,000 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sq ft 6308 Primrose Path, Eatonton, GA 31024 Listing courtesy of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate, 706-454-1621 · #71663 Similar home in Stonegate at Lake Oconee $230,000 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,560 sq ft 106 Lena Lane, Eatonton, GA 31024 Listing courtesy of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate, 706-454-1621 · #71134 Similar home in Stonegate at Lake Oconee $235,000 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,560 sq ft 110 Lena Lane, Eatonton, GA 31024 Listing courtesy of Algin Realty, 770-616-4460 · #71039 Non-commercial use only. Listing data © 2026 Lake Country Board of REALTORS® MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The Crossroads at Lake Oconee: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Crossroads at Lake Oconee?
Off Highway 44 in Putnam County, behind Lake Oconee Ace Hardware and across from Harmony Crossing.
How much do condos at The Crossroads cost?
Recent sales have been around $85,000 to $90,000. The range over the last few years has run from $50,000 to about $155,000.
What are the HOA dues at The Crossroads?
Roughly $250 to $470 a month depending on the unit, covering all exterior maintenance and the common areas.
Can you walk to the new Publix from The Crossroads?
Yes. The Publix at Lake Country Village right at the entrance as well as the Ace Hardware, within easy walking distance.
What amenities does The Crossroads have?
A pool, a clubhouse, a laundry center, a car care center and secure mailboxes.
How big are the units at The Crossroads?
One, two and three bedroom, roughly 660 to 1,300 square feet. All built in 2002.
Are most units at The Crossroads rentals?
Yes. A single LLC owns the large majority and leases them.
Does The Crossroads have lake access?
No. Public boat ramps are under a mile away.
What is my Crossroads condo actually worth?
By floor, bedroom count and how recently it was renovated. A top-floor unit with vaulted ceilings, a renovated three bedroom and an original one bedroom are three different products in the same complex, and the spread between them is wide relative to the price. Whether a tenant is in place matters too. Contact Margie Sorrell to find out how much your Crossroads at Lake Oconee condo is worth.
Thinking About The Crossroads?
If you are weighing one of these against renting, or looking at it as an investment, those are different calculations and the dues change both. Get in touch. You can also browse the Lake Oconee condos and townhomes or every neighborhood in the Lake Oconee neighborhood guides.
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