This classic white 4BR, 2 1/2 bath home on 1.33 acres exudes Southern charm the moment you walk up to the sprawling rocking chair front porch! Front formal dining room provides lots of natural light for your Holiday gatherings. Updated kitchen has granite counters, SS appliances, tiled backsplash, separate desk area, and a breakfast nook leading out to the newly built large composite deck overlooking the huge fenced in back yard. The spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace boasts French doors looking into the cozy sunroom, a perfect place to relax and read your favorite book. Wood steps lead up to 3 bedrooms including a large master with ensuite bath with dual sinks. Spacious secondary bedrooms share a guest bath. No carpet in the house except for the room in the lower terrace level which can serve as a Rec/TV room, office or 4th bedroom! Workshop in basement opens to a recently built patio under the deck, a great space to watch sporting events on the outside TV! Side entry 2 car garage with plenty of parking. Freshly painted exterior and both HVAC systems were replaced in 2017! Conveniently located near Canton MarketPlace, Northside Hospital, and downtown Woodstock. Award winning Cherokee Schools! Professional photos to follow!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.33 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Martin• Atlanta Communities
Bought with Ellen Sinon• Path & Post Real Estate
Source:FMLS #6977685
Redfin Estimate
$508,724
$73K since sold in January 2022$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.6% higher than the average sale price ($415K) of 6 comparable homes.
This classic white 4BR, 2 1/2 bath home on 1.33 acres exudes Southern charm the moment you walk up to the rocking chair front porch! Freshly painted exterior, SS appliances, granite kitchen counters, and extended composite deck and patio are just some of the recent updates to this home. In addition, both HVAC systems were replaced in 2017! The family room boasts a beautiful floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Relax in the sunroom and watch the kids play in the expansive fenced in yard.Finished terrace level is perfect for a rec room, office or 4th bedroom! Great workshop area with direct access to backyard. Minutes to Hwy 575, Canton MarketPlace, and downtown Woodstock. Award winning Cherokee Schools!
GAMLS #3264116
Oct 8, 2014
Price Changed
$175,000
$79/sq ft
Nov 5, 2012
Sold
$178,000
$80/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2012
Price Changed
$178,000
$80/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Listed
$175,000
$79/sq ft
RELAX ON YOUR FULL FRONT PORCH IN THIS SOUTHERN CLASSIC HOME NESTLED ON 1.3 PRIVATE ACRES IN THE HEART OF SOUGHT AFTER HICKORY FLAT, WITH EASY ACCESS TO FULTON VIA HWY
FMLS #5046855
Nov 7, 2012
Price Changed
$178,000
$80/sq ft
Nov 7, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2012
Sold
$178,000
$80/sq ft
Nov 5, 2012
Price Changed
$178,600
$80/sq ft
Aug 21, 2012
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2012
Price Changed
$178,600
$80/sq ft
Aug 10, 2012
Contingent
—
Jul 26, 2012
Listed
$175,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1998
Sold
$134,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1989
Sold
$110,900
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,987 (+7.5%)
$36,000 + $127,540
$163,540
2024
$3,708 (+11.2%)
$36,000 + $127,540
$163,540
2023
$3,335 (+11.4%)
$31,200 + $121,548
$152,748
2022
$2,995 (+11.9%)
$31,200 + $121,548
$152,748
2021
$2,676 (+5.6%)
$18,600 + $81,112
$99,712
2020
$2,535 (+6.1%)
$18,600 + $81,112
$99,712
2019
$2,390 (+1.8%)
$17,600 + $69,680
$87,280
2018
$2,348 (+6.2%)
$17,600 + $69,680
$87,280
2017
$2,210 (+13.8%)
$16,000 + $60,720
$76,720
2016
$1,942 (+7.1%)
$16,000 + $50,720
$66,720
2014
$1,814 (+4.4%)
$15,200 + $46,400
$61,600
2013
$1,738 (+8.7%)
$15,200 + $42,840
$58,040
2012
$1,599 (−12.6%)
$15,200 + $40,280
$55,480
2011
$1,829 (−1.4%)
$15,200 + $49,640
$64,840
2010
$1,854 (−0.2%)
$15,200 + $52,320
$67,520
2009
$1,858
$15,200 + $56,320
$71,520
2008
$1,858
$15,200 + $56,320
$71,520
Tax history for 655 New Light Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,987 (+7.5%)
$36,000 + $127,540
$163,540
2024
$3,708 (+11.2%)
$36,000 + $127,540
$163,540
2023
$3,335 (+11.4%)
$31,200 + $121,548
$152,748
2022
$2,995 (+11.9%)
$31,200 + $121,548
$152,748
2021
$2,676 (+5.6%)
$18,600 + $81,112
$99,712
2020
$2,535 (+6.1%)
$18,600 + $81,112
$99,712
2019
$2,390 (+1.8%)
$17,600 + $69,680
$87,280
2018
$2,348 (+6.2%)
$17,600 + $69,680
$87,280
2017
$2,210 (+13.8%)
$16,000 + $60,720
$76,720
2016
$1,942 (+7.1%)
$16,000 + $50,720
$66,720
2014
$1,814 (+4.4%)
$15,200 + $46,400
$61,600
2013
$1,738 (+8.7%)
$15,200 + $42,840
$58,040
2012
$1,599 (−12.6%)
$15,200 + $40,280
$55,480
2011
$1,829 (−1.4%)
$15,200 + $49,640
$64,840
2010
$1,854 (−0.2%)
$15,200 + $52,320
$67,520
2009
$1,858
$15,200 + $56,320
$71,520
2008
$1,858
$15,200 + $56,320
$71,520
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.33 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
2,226
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
15N20 401
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 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.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Holly Springs - Cherokee
Middle Or Junior School: Dean Rusk
High School: Sequoyah
Location Information
Directions: 575N; Exit 11 (Sixes Rd); R@ Holly Springs Pkwy; L@ Toonigh Rd; L@ Billimgs Rd/New Light Road FROM ROSWELL take Hwy 140 to L on Univeter to L on New Light Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Cherokee - GA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,226
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Cherokee County
APN: 15N20 401
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Holly Springs Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Rusk Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Sequoyah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Canton, GA • 30115
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$484,000 – $586,000
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