Showing by appointment only. Welcome to the most mature, level and usable 2 acre lot in SE Cherokee County. This place has it all! The property is located on a quiet one lane shaded road. The house has original hardwood floors, updated bath and new interior paint. There is plenty of room to add onto the house. The entire HVAC, water heater and roofs are only a few years old. The property is serviced with county water or a 420’ well with new pump, new switch board and new pressure tank. Aluminum clad Andersen windows installed in November of 2022. Four board fencing with wire was installed in 2021. The entire property has a mature hedge around it on 4 sides. There are 8 exterior water sources around the property to hook up a hose. A 10x30 raised garden bed is filled with organic soil and ready to plant. The salt water pool with aluminum fence was permitted and installed in 2021 and has a new salt cell. The ancient pecan trees provide beauty and shade and produce every fall. There are over a dozen mature blueberry bushes, hanging strawberries, blackberries and apple trees. The 24x36 metal shop is insulated, has a roll up garage door, interior office, a half bath, and is piped out for a wood stove. The 30x36 concrete siding building has a roll up garage door, half bath and office/sleeping quarters too. Multiple other sheds provide plenty of storage space. There are two gated driveways that come off the street. Plenty of room to park RVs, boats, trailers and equipment. Zoned AG with no restrictions. This property is a gem for those looking to be close to Milton/Alpharetta, want usability, and a quiet street. Highly sought after schools in Cherokee County. Owner is a licensed RE agent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peter Gray• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Bought with Donna Broadus• Broadus Realty Group, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7411984
Redfin Estimate
$674,596
$30K since sold in July 2024$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($616K) of 6 comparable homes.
Showing by appointment only. Welcome to the most mature, level and usable 2 acre lot in SE Cherokee County. This place has it all! The property is located on a quiet one lane shaded road. The house has original hardwood floors, updated bath and new interior paint. There is plenty of room to add onto the house. The entire HVAC, water heater and roofs are only a few years old. The property is serviced with county water or a 420ft well with new pump, new switch board and new pressure tank. Aluminum clad Andersen windows installed in Fall of 2022. Four board fencing with wire was installed in 2021. The entire property has a mature hedge around it on 4 sides. There are 8 exterior water sources around the property to hook up a hose. A 10x30 raised garden bed is filled with organic soil and ready to plant. The salt water pool with aluminum fence was permitted and installed in 2021 and has a new salt cell. The ancient pecan trees provide beauty and shade and produce every fall. There are over a dozen mature blueberry bushes, hanging strawberries, blackberries and apple trees. The 24x36 metal shop is insulated, has a roll up garage door, interior office, a half bath, and is piped out for a wood stove. The 30x36 concrete siding building has a roll up garage door, half bath and office/sleeping quarters too. Multiple other sheds provide plenty of storage space. There are two gated driveways that come off the street. Plenty of room to park RVs, boats, trailers and equipment. Zoned AG with no restrictions. This property is a gem for those looking to be close to Milton/Alpharetta, want usability, and a quiet street. Highly sought after schools in Cherokee County. Owner is a licensed RE agent.
Public Records
Feb 3, 1992
Sold
$77,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,519 (+62.4%)
$113,560 + $134,792
$248,352
2024
$4,015 (+101.9%)
$113,560 + $134,792
$248,352
2009
$1,988
$50,880 + $25,520
$76,400
2008
$1,988
$50,880 + $25,520
$76,400
Tax history for 159 Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,519 (+62.4%)
$113,560 + $134,792
$248,352
2024
$4,015 (+101.9%)
$113,560 + $134,792
$248,352
2009
$1,988
$50,880 + $25,520
$76,400
2008
$1,988
$50,880 + $25,520
$76,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,569
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
03N12 131 A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 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
Apr 22, 2021 • Final
Swimming pool
Install an in-ground vinyl swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
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.
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water, Vinyl
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LL1282 3RD D
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Propane
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avery
Middle Or Junior School: Creekland - Cherokee
High School: Creekview
Location Information
Directions: From Alpharetta: Take N Main St. Left on Canton St. Right on Hopewell. Left on Redd Rd. Right on Freemanville. Left on Birmingham Hwy. First right at roundabout onto 372. Left on New Bullpen Rd. Right on Owens Rd. Right on Watkins Rd. House is first house on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Cherokee - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,569
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Cherokee County
APN: 03N12 131 A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Avery Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Creekland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Creekview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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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
12% 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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Canton, GA • 30115
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Estimated sale price
$641,000 – $776,000
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