It’s a RANCH WITH LAND! Bring the toys! Don’t miss this charming home! It’s a ranch style home with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms on the main level and a fully finished basement ready for you to move in! Walk-in to an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Kitchen has just been completely remodeled w/ white, soft-close, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, tile back splash, new SS appliances, pot filler and so much more! Large kitchen island features a vegetable sink and is perfect for large crowds. New paint, newly refinished hardwood floors. Basement features LVP flooring throughout, has a sink and countertop for as well as a washer and dryer hookup. The inside is beautiful and the outside offers EVEN MORE. Home is nestled on 5 acres w/ possibility to purchase up to an additional 12.96 acres situated to the right of the driveway, FMLS no. 7138036. NO HOA and is the perfect place for a small farm or all the toys you can imagine. The house also features a newly built 24X50 workshop w/ a 12X50 lean to, power and water. There is plenty of parking and a fenced area for the farm animals. Gated at the driveway for additional privacy and to keep the animals and children inside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephanie Smith• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Bought with Stephanie Smith• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Source:FMLS #7137301
Redfin Estimate
$2,304,002
$879K since sold in April 2023$23K since August
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It's a RANCH WITH LAND! Bring the toys! Don't miss this charming home! It's a ranch style home with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms on the main level and a fully finished basement ready for you to move in! Walk-in to an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Kitchen has just been completely remodeled w/ white, soft-close, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, tile back splash, new SS appliances, pot filler and so much more! Large kitchen island features a vegetable sink and is perfect for large crowds. New paint, newly refinished hardwood floors. Basement features LVP flooring throughout, has a sink and countertop for as well as a washer and dryer hookup. The inside is beautiful and the outside offers EVEN MORE. Home is nestled on 5 acres w/ possibility to purchase up to an additional 12.96 acres situated to the right of the driveway. NO HOA and is the perfect place for a small farm or all the toys you can imagine. The house also features a newly built 24X50 workshop w/ a 12X50 lean to, power and water. There is plenty of parking and a fenced area for the farm animals. Gated at the driveway for additional privacy and to keep the animals and children inside.
GAMLS #7554507
Mar 18, 2016
Relisted
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Mar 18, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 20, 2015
Listed
$825,000
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,574 (+6.8%)
$963,280 + $228,240
$1,191,520
2024
$7,095 (+55.3%)
$963,280 + $228,240
$1,191,520
2023
$4,569 (+14.3%)
$71,760 + $149,960
$221,720
2022
$3,998 (+11.2%)
$71,760 + $149,960
$221,720
2021
$3,597 (−0.6%)
$59,800 + $80,000
$139,800
2020
$3,618 (−9.0%)
$59,800 + $80,000
$139,800
2019
$3,974 (+2.3%)
$59,800 + $83,000
$142,800
2018
$3,884 (+2.7%)
$59,800 + $83,000
$142,800
2017
$3,781 (+12.2%)
$54,280 + $79,280
$133,560
2016
$3,371 (−47.8%)
$45,080 + $73,040
$118,120
2014
$6,464
$161,960 + $59,800
$221,760
Tax history for 542 Cotton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,574 (+6.8%)
$963,280 + $228,240
$1,191,520
2024
$7,095 (+55.3%)
$963,280 + $228,240
$1,191,520
2023
$4,569 (+14.3%)
$71,760 + $149,960
$221,720
2022
$3,998 (+11.2%)
$71,760 + $149,960
$221,720
2021
$3,597 (−0.6%)
$59,800 + $80,000
$139,800
2020
$3,618 (−9.0%)
$59,800 + $80,000
$139,800
2019
$3,974 (+2.3%)
$59,800 + $83,000
$142,800
2018
$3,884 (+2.7%)
$59,800 + $83,000
$142,800
2017
$3,781 (+12.2%)
$54,280 + $79,280
$133,560
2016
$3,371 (−47.8%)
$45,080 + $73,040
$118,120
2014
$6,464
$161,960 + $59,800
$221,760
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
49.01 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
3,960
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
03N17 023 A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Aug 18, 2020 • Final
Building
Electrical
New construction
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.
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
TaxLegalDescription: LL 920,953,881; 3RD D
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Propane, Other
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Macedonia
Middle Or Junior School: Creekland - Cherokee
High School: Creekview
Location Information
Directions: Take 575N to Exit 19 towards Cumming on HWY 20E, Turn Right onto E Cherokee Drive, Turn Left onto Cotton Road, House is on your Right. The driveway is a long gravel driveway.
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Cherokee - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, RV/Boat Storage
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 49.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Cherokee County
APN: 03N17 023 A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Macedonia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Creekland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Creekview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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
$2.19M – $2.65M
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