Charming 1880 Farmhouse on 3 Acres with Guest Cottage, Huge Barn & Mountain Views! Step back in time with this beautifully preserved 1880 farmhouse nestled on 3 scenic acres featuring mature trees, fruit trees, and stunning views of Sawnee Mountain - all on a quiet, peaceful street. Main Home: 3 Beds / 2 Baths, Primary Suite on Main, Original 1880s exposed log walls, Reinforced floors & Aquaguard crawlspace. Welcoming rocking chair front porch. GUEST HOUSE/COTTAGE/STUDIO LOFT with Full Bath. Perfect for guests, a rental, home office, creative space, Teen Suite, She Shed, or Man Cave. Kitchen like area with sink and refrigerator. LARGE BARN (1600SF): Versatile use: Barn, Workshop, RV storage. Plus: 3-bay carport ideal for boats, tractors, cars, or storage. Outdoor Features: Lush, usable land with multiple building sites if you want to expand or build your dream home. Just minutes from the Greenway for outdoor adventures. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with modern functionality and endless potential. Whether you're looking for a family home, rental opportunity, or just a quiet retreat, this property has it all! Convenient Location! NOTE: Inspection welcome but PROPERTYY BEING SOLD AS-IS WHERE IS. No seller concessions will be given. ZONED: A1
FMLS #6678636
May 1, 2020
Sold
$400,000
$165/sq ft
Mar 6, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 3, 2020
Price Changed
$425,000
$175/sq ft
Feb 24, 2020
Price Changed
$439,000
$181/sq ft
Feb 10, 2020
Listed
$450,000
$185/sq ft
Just lowered!! Motivated seller!! 130 year old farm house on 3 acres with guest cottage and huge barn!! 3/2 master on main, and a separate 1/1 loft cottage!! Barn is great for a shop, RV storage, or large parties!! Beautiful property with old-growth trees and views of Sawnee Mountain on a quiet street. Rocking chair porch, fruit trees, and 3-bay carport for tractors, boats, or cars. Main house has old settling “character”, but no visible sign of recent or current settling!! Within jogging distance of the Greenway!! Property has other building sites for a custom home if you want to build!! Seller has never occupied property. Seller is licensed agent in the state of GA license number 299462.
FMLS #5904586
Oct 20, 2017
Sold
$300,000
$123/sq ft
Sep 23, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2017
Listed
$341,500
$141/sq ft
GAMLS #8254412
Oct 20, 2017
Sold
$300,000
$123/sq ft
Sep 13, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2017
Listed
$341,500
$141/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1987
Sold
$100,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (−1.5%)
$89,232 + $156,596
$245,828
2024
$5,274 (+21.8%)
$89,232 + $156,596
$245,828
2023
$4,331 (−1.4%)
$75,504 + $139,116
$214,620
2022
$4,392 (+10.0%)
$60,060 + $115,652
$175,712
2021
$3,994 (+13.7%)
$49,248 + $98,660
$147,908
2020
$3,514 (+7.0%)
$49,248 + $77,988
$127,236
2019
$3,283 (+31.2%)
$34,656 + $84,056
$118,712
2018
$2,502 (+544.7%)
$34,656 + $55,808
$90,464
2017
$388 (+12.8%)
$27,360 + $27,512
$54,872
2016
$344 (+9.9%)
$21,888 + $27,512
$49,400
2014
$313 (−0.1%)
$21,888 + $26,144
$48,032
2013
$313 (−1.4%)
$21,888 + $26,144
$48,032
2012
$318 (−18.9%)
$21,888 + $26,740
$48,628
2011
$392 (−3.2%)
$31,008 + $27,336
$58,344
2010
$405 (+9.7%)
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
2009
$369
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
2008
$369
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
Tax history for 3940 Twin Lakes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (−1.5%)
$89,232 + $156,596
$245,828
2024
$5,274 (+21.8%)
$89,232 + $156,596
$245,828
2023
$4,331 (−1.4%)
$75,504 + $139,116
$214,620
2022
$4,392 (+10.0%)
$60,060 + $115,652
$175,712
2021
$3,994 (+13.7%)
$49,248 + $98,660
$147,908
2020
$3,514 (+7.0%)
$49,248 + $77,988
$127,236
2019
$3,283 (+31.2%)
$34,656 + $84,056
$118,712
2018
$2,502 (+544.7%)
$34,656 + $55,808
$90,464
2017
$388 (+12.8%)
$27,360 + $27,512
$54,872
2016
$344 (+9.9%)
$21,888 + $27,512
$49,400
2014
$313 (−0.1%)
$21,888 + $26,144
$48,032
2013
$313 (−1.4%)
$21,888 + $26,144
$48,032
2012
$318 (−18.9%)
$21,888 + $26,740
$48,628
2011
$392 (−3.2%)
$31,008 + $27,336
$58,344
2010
$405 (+9.7%)
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
2009
$369
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
2008
$369
$37,044 + $30,512
$67,556
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,031
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
170 047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
A1
Agricultural District
Land designated as agricultural constitutes a valuable natural resource whose protection is in the public interest. The agricultural district is established to maintain those areas with land characteristics such as soil moisture, temperature and content suitable for farming (fields, pastures, farmsteads, specialty farms), dairy, livestock, forestry operations and other agricultural activities; to protect land used or needed for food production and other agricultural uses from encroachment by untimely and unplanned residential, commercial or industrial development; and to permit the continuation of agricultural uses in areas where it remains viable.; The agricultural district is intended to provide for the continuation of agriculture as a viable land use and component of the local economy until market conditions and public services support conversion of agricultural land to rural or suburban residential land subdivisions and uses, or other uses. The agricultural district also helps to preserve the rural, open space character that exists in many portions of the county. Such areas are accessed only by rural roads, do not have existing public sanitary sewerage facilities, are predominantly rural in character, and consist substantially of larger unsubdivided and undeveloped tracts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Jul 23, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - electrical trade only
Replace the electrical service mast on the house.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Workshop
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Workshop
Horse Amenities: Barn, Pasture
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: x
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Well
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Coal Mountain
Middle Or Junior School: North Forsyth
High School: North Forsyth
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,031
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Forsyth County
APN: 170 047
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Coal Mountain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
North Forsyth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
North Forsyth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
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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
5/10 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$643,000 – $778,000
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