Great starter home at a great price! Discover this fantastic opportunity - a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath house resting on an expansive 1.5-acre lot with gorgeous hardwood trees. This property offers the perfect canvas for your investment ambitions. On this generous piece of land, you'll find an above-ground pool. There's also an open pole barn and a convenient storage building, adding valuable versatility to this property. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or develop, the potential is boundless. With space to spare, this property invites creative vision.
Single-familyProperty Type
1907Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Renee Duncan• Prestige Realty Services
Listed by BRIDGET DUNCAN• Prestige Realty Services
Bought with AWATT AWATT• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #7328004
Redfin Estimate
$215,695
$16K since sold in May 2024$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($232K) of 5 comparable homes.
Great starter home at a great price! Discover this fantastic opportunity - a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath house resting on an expansive 1.5-acre lot with gorgeous hardwood trees. This property offers the perfect canvas for your investment ambitions. On this generous piece of land, you'll find an above-ground pool. There's also an open pole barn and a convenient storage building, adding valuable versatility to this property. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or develop, the potential is boundless. With space to spare, this property invites creative vision.
FMLS #7290713
Jan 23, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2023
Listed
$220,000
$173/sq ft
GAMLS #10216284
Jan 23, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2023
Listed
$220,000
$173/sq ft
FMLS #7029417
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$163,000
$128/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2022
Listed
$175,000
$138/sq ft
GAMLS #10036779
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$163,000
$128/sq ft
May 5, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2022
Listed
$175,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1995
Sold
$22,900
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,856 (−2.0%)
$16,800 + $62,520
$79,320
2024
$1,893 (+22.8%)
$16,800 + $62,520
$79,320
2023
$1,542 (+510.7%)
$7,400 + $53,480
$60,880
2022
$253 (+342.4%)
$7,400 + $30,920
$38,320
2021
$57 (−93.1%)
$7,400 + $23,600
$31,000
2020
$830 (+20.3%)
$7,400 + $21,200
$28,600
2019
$690 (+2.8%)
$7,400 + $16,720
$24,120
2018
$671 (+33.6%)
$7,400 + $16,040
$23,440
2017
$502 (+5.9%)
$4,000 + $14,520
$18,520
2016
$474 (+24.1%)
$4,000 + $14,520
$18,520
2014
$382 (−6.1%)
$3,200 + $10,440
$13,640
2013
$407 (−22.3%)
$3,200 + $10,480
$13,680
2012
$523 (+2.6%)
2011
$510 (+10.5%)
2010
$462 (−9.7%)
2008
$511
Tax history for 568 Richards Chapel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,856 (−2.0%)
$16,800 + $62,520
$79,320
2024
$1,893 (+22.8%)
$16,800 + $62,520
$79,320
2023
$1,542 (+510.7%)
$7,400 + $53,480
$60,880
2022
$253 (+342.4%)
$7,400 + $30,920
$38,320
2021
$57 (−93.1%)
$7,400 + $23,600
$31,000
2020
$830 (+20.3%)
$7,400 + $21,200
$28,600
2019
$690 (+2.8%)
$7,400 + $16,720
$24,120
2018
$671 (+33.6%)
$7,400 + $16,040
$23,440
2017
$502 (+5.9%)
$4,000 + $14,520
$18,520
2016
$474 (+24.1%)
$4,000 + $14,520
$18,520
2014
$382 (−6.1%)
$3,200 + $10,440
$13,640
2013
$407 (−22.3%)
$3,200 + $10,480
$13,680
2012
$523 (+2.6%)
2011
$510 (+10.5%)
2010
$462 (−9.7%)
2008
$511
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,271
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0008000000010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 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 Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Rear Stairs
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Features: Above Ground
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: 1.50Ac Richards Chapel Rd
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Veterans Memorial - Newton
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,271
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Newton County
APN: 0008000000010000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
1/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $249,000
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