Welcome home to Southern living at its finest! Set on 2.5 BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED ACRES in a highly desirable area, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of privacy, character, and convenience. From the moment you arrive, the EQUESTRIAN-STYLE WOOD FENCING, GATED DRIVEWAY,MATURE TREES, AND GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING create a picturesque setting that feels a world away—yet shopping, dining, groceries, gyms, medical facilities, and churches are all just minutes away. Best of all, there’s NO HOA! Inside, timeless character continues with BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOOR THROUGHOUT, including recently refinished hardwoods on the main level. The great room is a true showstopper, featuring maple beams and DRAMATIC FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS that fill the space with natural light and frame peaceful views of the wooded backyard. The office is equally special, with custom solid mahogany cabinetry adding warmth and craftsmanship rarely found in newer homes. The outdoor spaces are made to be enjoyed. Spend mornings with coffee on the screened porch, afternoons reading in a hammock beneath the trees, or weekends hosting friends and family for a backyard BBQ. With plenty of room to explore, play, and enjoy nature, the FENCED BACKYARD provides safety and security for pets and play, while the surrounding wooded acreage provides an incredible sense of privacy. The finished basement with a half bath offers flexible space for guests, recreation, or entertaining and includes a BOAT DOOR WITH ITS OWN ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY AND ENTRANCE—perfect for storing a boat, recreational equipment, or additional vehicles. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a NEW UPPER-LEVEL HVAC INSTALLED JULY 2026, A WATER HEATER APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS OLD, ROOF APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS OLD, and FRONT YARD IRRIGATION. Surrounded by spacious wooded properties and scenic horse farms, this is more than a home—it’s a chance to enjoy the space, privacy, and unmistakable Southern charm that have become increasingly hard to find, without giving up everyday convenience.
Welcome home to Southern living at its finest! Set on 2.5 BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED ACRES in a highly desirable area, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of privacy, character, and convenience. From the moment you arrive, the EQUESTRIAN-STYLE WOOD FENCING, GATED DRIVEWAY,MATURE TREES, AND GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING create a picturesque setting that feels a world away-yet shopping, dining, groceries, gyms, medical facilities, and churches are all just minutes away. Best of all, there's NO HOA! Inside, timeless character continues with BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOOR THROUGHOUT, including recently refinished hardwoods on the main level. The great room is a true showstopper, featuring maple beams and DRAMATIC FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS that fill the space with natural light and frame peaceful views of the wooded backyard. The office is equally special, with custom solid mahogany cabinetry adding warmth and craftsmanship rarely found in newer homes. The outdoor spaces are made to be enjoyed. Spend mornings with coffee on the screened porch, afternoons reading in a hammock beneath the trees, or weekends hosting friends and family for a backyard BBQ. With plenty of room to explore, play, and enjoy nature, the FENCED BACKYARD provides safety and security for pets and play, while the surrounding wooded acreage provides an incredible sense of privacy. The finished basement with a half bath offers flexible space for guests, recreation, or entertaining and includes a BOAT DOOR WITH ITS OWN ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY AND ENTRANCE-perfect for storing a boat, recreational equipment, or additional vehicles. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a NEW UPPER-LEVEL HVAC INSTALLED JULY 2026, A WATER HEATER APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS OLD, ROOF APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS OLD, and FRONT YARD IRRIGATION. Surrounded by spacious wooded properties and scenic horse farms, this is more than a home-it's a chance to enjoy the space, privacy, and unmistakable Southern charm that have become increasingly hard to find, without giving up everyday convenience.
FMLS #7716208
Oct 15, 2026
Price Changed
$949,500
$289/sq ft
Feb 7, 2026
Listed
$999,500
$304/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 1998
Sold
$263,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,525 (−75.0%)
$55,490 + $200,669
$256,159
2024
$6,092 (+20.3%)
$55,490 + $200,669
$256,159
2023
$5,065 (+11.2%)
$48,280 + $183,120
$231,400
2022
$4,553 (+13.0%)
$48,280 + $183,120
$231,400
2021
$4,031 (+11.8%)
$42,480 + $101,720
$144,200
2020
$3,607 (−1.7%)
$42,480 + $101,720
$144,200
2019
$3,670 (+3.6%)
$38,640 + $92,720
$131,360
2018
$3,541 (−1.7%)
$38,640 + $92,720
$131,360
2017
$3,601 (+6.2%)
$38,640 + $88,600
$127,240
2016
$3,391 (+5.3%)
$36,960 + $81,840
$118,800
2014
$3,219 (+5.7%)
$31,080 + $80,520
$111,600
2013
$3,046 (−1.2%)
$27,720 + $76,280
$104,000
2012
$3,083 (−11.2%)
$27,720 + $77,160
$104,880
2011
$3,474 (−1.4%)
$34,440 + $86,640
$121,080
2010
$3,523 (−5.3%)
$38,640 + $87,640
$126,280
2009
$3,721
$50,400 + $90,640
$141,040
2008
$3,721
$50,400 + $90,640
$141,040
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
199 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,289
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,289
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
02N02 219 H
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
AG
General Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to maintain the integrity of agricultural activities predominate in the rural area of Cherokee County. Within the district, the subdivision of land for suburban development is discouraged, while agriculture and livestock production are strongly encouraged in order to maintain the rural character of these areas. On-site sales should be limited to live animals, plants and produce that have been raised on the property, unless this Ordinance specifically provides for limited related commercial activities for particular uses. This district is intended for the development of large lot dwelling, single family for sale detached residential subdivisions and for sale communities. Includes two-acre dwelling, single family, for sale, lots or larger.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Fire house
Police station
Marina
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Oct 2, 2023 • Active
Plumbing
Replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Canton, GA • 30115
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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65
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35
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Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Canton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1187 Lower Birmingham Rd
$903,553
$46K under list price of $950K
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