Large country home on 7 UNRESTRICTED acres with huge outbuilding for RV/boat storage or workshop. Property fronts Kirby Creek and is very private and wooded. Master bedroom on main has separate sitting area looking onto the expansive deck. Rear deck is accessible by family room and master bedroom. Large loft upstairs which overlooks family room. Rear of home is loaded with large windows & sliding glass doors allowing lots of sunlight. Need a dedicated office space to work from home? This home has it right down the hall from the kitchen. Basement could be an in-law suite or income producing with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, even stubbed for its own laundry room. Lower level has a large screened porch & separate entrance. Has a 16 KW Generac propane whole house generator with dedicated 1000 propane tank & exterior wood burning whole house furnace, you don't have to worry about power outages here! Currently has 3 garden plots, but there is definitely room for more. This home would make a great family compound with all the room & potential. Appraised in 2019 for $474,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Clark• Century 21 Results
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #6876499
Redfin Estimate
$665,833
$296K since sold in September 2021$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 31.3% lower than the average sale price ($969K) of 6 comparable homes.
Large country home on 7 unrestricted acres with huge outbuilding for RV/boat storage or workshop. Property fronts Kirby Creek and is very private and wooded. Master bedroom on main has separate sitting area looking onto the expansive deck. Rear deck is accessible by family room and master bedroom. Large loft upstairs which overlooks family room. Rear of home is loaded with large windows & sliding glass doors allowing lots of sunlight. Need a dedicated office space to work from home? This home has it right down the hall from the kitchen. Basement could be an in-law suite or income producing with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, even stubbed for its own laundry room. 16 KW Generac propane whole house generator with dedicated 1000 propane tank. Lower level has a large screened porch & separate entrance. Appraised in 2019 for $474,000
GAMLS #8969553
Sep 3, 2021
Sold
$370,000
$91/sq ft
Jul 13, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2021
Price Changed
$399,900
$99/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Price Changed
$433,000
$107/sq ft
Apr 30, 2021
Listed
$484,598
$120/sq ft
Large country home on 7 UNRESTRICTED acres with huge outbuilding for RV/boat storage or workshop. Property fronts Kirby Creek and is very private and wooded. Master bedroom on main has separate sitting area looking onto the expansive deck. Rear deck is accessible by family room and master bedroom. Large loft upstairs which overlooks family room. Rear of home is loaded with large windows & sliding glass doors allowing lots of sunlight. Need a dedicated office space to work from home? This home has it right down the hall from the kitchen. Basement could be an in-law suite or income producing with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, even stubbed for its own laundry room. Lower level has a large screened porch & separate entrance. Has a 16 KW Generac propane whole house generator with dedicated 1000 propane tank & exterior wood burning whole house furnace, you don't have to worry about power outages here! Currently has 3 garden plots, but there is definitely room for more. This home would make a great family compound with all the room & potential. Appraised in 2019 for $474,000.
FMLS #6876499
Sep 3, 2021
Sold
$370,000
$91/sq ft
Jul 13, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2021
Price Changed
$399,900
$99/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Price Changed
$433,000
$107/sq ft
Apr 29, 2021
Listed
$484,598
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,497 (−1.0%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2024
$1,512 (+16.4%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2023
$1,300 (−24.9%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2022
$1,731
$46,432 + $121,463
$167,895
Tax history for 197 Hardslate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,497 (−1.0%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2024
$1,512 (+16.4%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2023
$1,300 (−24.9%)
$46,432 + $147,592
$194,024
2022
$1,731
$46,432 + $121,463
$167,895
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Private Front Entry, Storage, Balcony
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Structures: Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Workshop
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Propane
Water Source: Well
Electric: 110 Volts, Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: East Fannin
Middle Or Junior School: Fannin County
High School: Fannin County
Location Information
Directions: From Ace Hardware in Blue Ridge, turn right on Aska road - go to end (about 14 miles) and turn right onto Newport Rd. Go about 2 miles to Hardslate Rd on the right. 2nd driveway on left. Look for sign. Lockbox on front porch handrail.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Fannin
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,045
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Fannin County
APN: 0036 020C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
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East Fannin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.6mi
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Fannin County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
7/10
Fannin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$633,000 – $766,000
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