Private retreat close to everything! Could be 3BR/3Bath in main house with stunning custom woodwork, floor to ceiling windows, Master bedroom w/fireplace, + Solarium/bar area leading out to party deck. So much custom love poured into this home PLUS 1BR/1Bath separate guest suite with Kit/LR! Detached 3 car gar w/newer roof complete with finished bonus/gameroom w/new HVAC. Over 9 acres & access to private pond w/gazebo, dock & workshop makes this one definitely PickiVicki Approved! *DO NOT ENTER DRIVEWAY W/O APPT. OWNER OCCUPIED WITH ALARM/PETS. NEED APPT/CBS TO VIEW.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
9.35 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Vicki Rickett• American Realty Professionals of Georgia, LLC.
Bought with Sheri Sears• Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty
Source:FMLS #6106558
Redfin Estimate
$653,912
$274K since sold in February 2019$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 72.1% higher than the average sale price ($380K) of 6 comparable homes.
Your own Private retreat yet so close to everything! Could be 3BR/3Baths in main house with stunning custom woodwork throughout, floor to ceiling windows, Master bedroom w/fireplace, + Solarium with bar area leading out to party deck. So much custom love poured into this home PLUS 1BR/1Bath separate inlaw/guest suite including kitchen/living space! As if that's not enough-detached 3 car garage with newer roof complete with finished bonus/game-media room with new HVAC. All this on over 9 acres and access to private pond w/gazebo, dock and extra workshop area makes this one definitely PickiVicki Approved! Don't wait & let this one get away! **DO NOT COME DOWN DRIVEWAY W/O APPT. OWNER OCCUPIED WITH ALARM/PETS. NEED APPT/CBS TO VIEW.
Public Records
May 5, 2015
Sold
$265,000
$102/sq ft
GAMLS #7239850
May 16, 2015
Price Changed
$265,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 24, 2015
Sold
$265,000
$102/sq ft
Mar 7, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 4, 2015
Price Changed
$280,000
$108/sq ft
Feb 2, 2015
Relisted
—
Feb 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2014
Relisted
—
Dec 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2014
Price Changed
$280,000
$108/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Price Changed
$280,000
$108/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Price Changed
$300,000
$116/sq ft
Mar 21, 2014
Listed
$300,000
$116/sq ft
ENJOY A MOUNTAIN CHALET FEEL WITHOUT LEAVING THE CITY! BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME SITS ON 9.35 ACRES AND OVERLOOKS A POND WITH A BOAT DOCK & COZY 1 BR/1BA GUEST APARTMENT W/STORAGE SHED & ELEVATED DECK PATIO. THE MAIN HOME IS UNBELIEVABLE WITH CUSTOM WOOD WORK THROUGHOUT. THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST THEM ALL, BUT SOME INCLUDE: ATTACHED SOLARIUM LEADING TO THE DECK WITH A MAGNIFICENT VIEW, 2 STORY LIVING ROOM WITH EXPOSED BEAMS AND RAW SOWN WOOD ARCHITECTURE (MASTERFULLY CRAFTED), WINDOWS SCALING FROM FLOOR TO CEILING, GOURMET KITCHEN W/SOLID WOOD COUNTERTOPS, TILE FLOORS & DOUBLE OVENS, MASTER SUITE W/LOFT SITTING/READING ROOM, FIREPLACE, GARDEN TUB & LAUNDRY ROOM. THE SMALL DETAILS IN EVERY ROOM MAKE THIS HOME TRULY A ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,116 (+4.5%)
$60,760 + $234,160
$294,920
2024
$6,812 (+9.9%)
$60,760 + $234,160
$294,920
2023
$6,196 (+3.5%)
$60,760 + $205,080
$265,840
2022
$5,985 (+19.6%)
$41,320 + $183,120
$224,440
2021
$5,004 (+11.5%)
$36,440 + $132,440
$168,880
2020
$4,488 (−3.3%)
$29,160 + $108,320
$137,480
2019
$4,643 (+25.0%)
$29,160 + $106,960
$136,120
2018
$3,713 (+5.4%)
$22,440 + $85,720
$108,160
2017
$3,523 (+4.7%)
$21,680 + $80,920
$102,600
2016
$3,366 (+14.6%)
$21,680 + $80,920
$102,600
2014
$2,936 (+443.7%)
$19,640 + $65,560
$85,200
2013
$540 (−20.0%)
$13,090 + $5,590
$18,680
2012
$675 (−32.2%)
2011
$996 (−1.8%)
2010
$1,014 (+6.6%)
2008
$952
Tax history for 230 Chestnut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,116 (+4.5%)
$60,760 + $234,160
$294,920
2024
$6,812 (+9.9%)
$60,760 + $234,160
$294,920
2023
$6,196 (+3.5%)
$60,760 + $205,080
$265,840
2022
$5,985 (+19.6%)
$41,320 + $183,120
$224,440
2021
$5,004 (+11.5%)
$36,440 + $132,440
$168,880
2020
$4,488 (−3.3%)
$29,160 + $108,320
$137,480
2019
$4,643 (+25.0%)
$29,160 + $106,960
$136,120
2018
$3,713 (+5.4%)
$22,440 + $85,720
$108,160
2017
$3,523 (+4.7%)
$21,680 + $80,920
$102,600
2016
$3,366 (+14.6%)
$21,680 + $80,920
$102,600
2014
$2,936 (+443.7%)
$19,640 + $65,560
$85,200
2013
$540 (−20.0%)
$13,090 + $5,590
$18,680
2012
$675 (−32.2%)
2011
$996 (−1.8%)
2010
$1,014 (+6.6%)
2008
$952
*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
—
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.35 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,537
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0030000000025000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
A-R
Agricultural Residential District
The AR Agricultural Residential District is composed of relatively large acreage, low density developments of single-family dwellings. The purpose of this district is to provide protection for larger lot subdivisions against the encroachment of high density developments of a residential, commercial or industrial nature.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower,Whirlpool Tub,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Second Kitchen,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Loft, Media Room, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Gazebo, Guest House, Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Workshop, Other
Other Equipment: Intercom
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Pond
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: I-20 E. Take Exit 88 Almon Road. R off exit, follow to Route 81 (BP Gas Station), turn R, about 6 miles to Chestnut Road on L. 230 Chestnut on LEFT (gate at entrance) 230 on mailbox. * OWNER OCCUPIED (ALARM/PET) DO NOT GO DOWN DRIVEWAY W/ O APPT.
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Newton
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,537
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Newton County
APN: 0030000000025000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Schools
Rocky Plains Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
3/10
Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
1/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Estimated sale price
$622,000 – $752,000
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