Amazing development opportunity on this large 1.65-acre lot with double street frontage within walking distance to Riverstone, The Mill on Etowah, and booming Downtown Canton! First time in the market in over 90 years, this is your opportunity to develop this prime property with utilities already at both street frontages. Currently zoned R40 this lot is level at both street frontages with a gentle slope in the middle, making it perfect for a multitude of development opportunities!
Vacant landProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.65 acresLot Size
$153,313Price/Acres
Listed by The Davenport Group• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Listed by RACHEL DAVENPORT• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Bought with Pilar Sarmiento• Realty One Group Edge
Source:FMLS #7421148
Redfin Estimate
$252,967
$103K since sold in August 2024$10K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($274K) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing development opportunity on this large 1.65-acre lot with double street frontage within walking distance to Riverstone, The Mill on Etowah, and booming Downtown Canton! First time in the market in over 90 years, this is your opportunity to develop this prime property with utilities already at both street frontages. Currently zoned R40 this lot is level at both street frontages with a gentle slope in the middle, making it perfect for a multitude of development opportunities!
FMLS #7421148
Aug 12, 2024
Sold
$150,000
Jul 30, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2024
Listed
$150,000
GAMLS #10342534
Aug 12, 2024
Sold
$150,000
Jul 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2024
Listed
$150,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$805 (+46.9%)
$17,040 + $15,400
$32,440
2024
$548 (+192.5%)
$15,320 + $15,360
$30,680
2023
$187 (−60.6%)
$12,960 + $13,960
$26,920
2022
$476 (+15.3%)
$12,960 + $13,960
$26,920
2021
$413 (+0.9%)
$10,800 + $7,640
$18,440
2020
$409 (+33.7%)
$10,800 + $7,640
$18,440
2019
$306 (+40.6%)
$10,800 + $3,040
$13,840
2018
$218 (−2.4%)
$10,800 + $3,040
$13,840
2017
$223 (+13.1%)
$7,000 + $3,200
$10,200
2016
$197 (−5.3%)
$6,000 + $3,080
$9,080
2014
$208 (+0.9%)
$5,400 + $4,040
$9,440
2013
$206 (−2.6%)
$5,000 + $4,160
$9,160
2012
$212 (−14.4%)
$5,000 + $4,320
$9,320
2011
$247 (−7.2%)
$5,800 + $4,920
$10,720
2010
$266 (+2.8%)
$6,480 + $5,120
$11,600
2009
$259
$6,480 + $5,400
$11,880
2008
$259
$6,480 + $5,400
$11,880
Tax history for 161 Old Donaldson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$805 (+46.9%)
$17,040 + $15,400
$32,440
2024
$548 (+192.5%)
$15,320 + $15,360
$30,680
2023
$187 (−60.6%)
$12,960 + $13,960
$26,920
2022
$476 (+15.3%)
$12,960 + $13,960
$26,920
2021
$413 (+0.9%)
$10,800 + $7,640
$18,440
2020
$409 (+33.7%)
$10,800 + $7,640
$18,440
2019
$306 (+40.6%)
$10,800 + $3,040
$13,840
2018
$218 (−2.4%)
$10,800 + $3,040
$13,840
2017
$223 (+13.1%)
$7,000 + $3,200
$10,200
2016
$197 (−5.3%)
$6,000 + $3,080
$9,080
2014
$208 (+0.9%)
$5,400 + $4,040
$9,440
2013
$206 (−2.6%)
$5,000 + $4,160
$9,160
2012
$212 (−14.4%)
$5,000 + $4,320
$9,320
2011
$247 (−7.2%)
$5,800 + $4,920
$10,720
2010
$266 (+2.8%)
$6,480 + $5,120
$11,600
2009
$259
$6,480 + $5,400
$11,880
2008
$259
$6,480 + $5,400
$11,880
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
14N17 053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
R40
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of these residential districts is to enable for sale residential development and for sale communities of a low density urban character. The regulations are designed to permit and encourage residential development in areas where urbanization is taking place. Limited agricultural uses, such as crop production and animal husbandry, on tracts of five acres or more are also compatible with this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Oct 24, 2016 • Active
Demolition
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
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.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: None
Room Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Property Condition: Fixer
Habitable Residence: Yes
Land Information
Timber: Hardwoods, Mixed
Vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded, Wooded
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LL 157 14TH D
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: J. Knox
Middle Or Junior School: Teasley
High School: Cherokee
Location Information
Directions: From 515 turn onto Riverstone Parkway and follow to right Waleska Road then take the next left onto Shoal Creek Road. Follow to right on Old Donaldson and then you will see the 2 lots on your left. You can also access the backs of the lots by passing Old Donaldson and turning onto Whispering Woods Drive and you will see the lots on your right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Cherokee - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Cherokee County
APN: 14N17 053
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
J. Knox Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Teasley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Cherokee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Canton, GA • 30114
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $291,000
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