THE BIDDLE FARM. One of those special places seldom found for sale in Mentone. The land grant goes back to 1910 when the root cellar & log cabin were built. It has been in the same family ever since. The charming English cottage main house was built in 1921, with additions through the years. The 23.5 acres are beautiful, approx 13 acres of pasture, the rest wooded, except for the land across the road with 180' frontage on W Fork Little River (navigable from Mentone to DeSoto Falls). Restoration work on the exterior was recently completed, inside has had some work, but still needs some TLC. A family estate in the heart of Mentone. Lease-purchase considered w/acceptable terms. $345,000
THE BIDDLE FARM. One of those special places seldom found for sale in Mentone. The land grant goes back to 1910 when the root cellar & log cabin were built. It has been in the same family ever since. The charming English cottage main house was built in 1921, with additions through the years. The 23.5 acres are beautiful, approx 13 acres of pasture, the rest wooded, except for the land across the road with 180' frontage on W Fork Little River (navigable from Mentone to DeSoto Falls). Restoration work on the exterior was recently completed, inside has had some work, but still needs some TLC. A family estate in the heart of Mentone. Lease-purchase considered w/ acceptable terms. $345,000
VMLS #1027046
Aug 29, 2016
Sold
$280,000
$140/sq ft
Aug 14, 2015
Listed
$345,000
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$950 (+7.4%)
2024
$885 (+10.5%)
2023
$801 (+16.7%)
2022
$686 (+22.0%)
2021
$563 (+0.1%)
2020
$562
2019
$562
2018
$562 (+37.6%)
2017
$408
Tax history for 4594 East River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$950 (+7.4%)
2024
$885 (+10.5%)
2023
$801 (+16.7%)
2022
$686 (+22.0%)
2021
$563 (+0.1%)
2020
$562
2019
$562
2018
$562 (+37.6%)
2017
$408
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1008340001036000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage: Yes
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Other, Partial
On Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Water Access, Waterfront
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 23.5
Lot Size Area: 23.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,023,660
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1921
Living Area: 2,000
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: See Remarks
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: PPIN 8774
Tax Lot: na
Tax Block: na
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From Mentone: Hwy 117 E, Rt On Co Rd 165 (E River Rd) @ Moonlake Baptist; Travel To Stop; Rt On E River Rd; Travel Approx 1 Mile, House Is On Left.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1008340001036000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Estimated sale price
$458,000 – $554,000
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