This historic home was built in 1899 and was originally the main house of the family farm. This home has been in one family since it was built. Located in downtown Fairmount and within walking distance to the town center, this home features unique details found in turn of the century homes such as high ceilings & coal fireplaces. The front door welcomes you into the parlor room and to the left you will see the library while on the right you have one of the main level bedrooms. From the parlor you can enter into the formal dining room through sliding doors. The living room is just off the dining room and can be accessed from the side porch. This home features 4 original coal fireplaces which could be converted to gas or electric. The kitchen is a nice size and is just off another room that could be a breakfast room or mud room with laundry. The wrap around porch provides nice sitting areas and overlooks the courtyard with a Cherokee hand-poured stone sitting wall. You will also find a cistern on the property, a smokehouse and corn crib, and a nice level yard with established trees. The foundation , roof and HVAC were updated in 1997 but many of the original details remain throughout the home. This is truly a unique opportunity to make this historic home yours!
This historic home was built in 1899 and was originally the main house of the family farm. This home has been in one family since it was built. Located in downtown Fairmount and within walking distance to the town center, this home features unique details found in turn of the century homes such as high ceilings & coal fireplaces. The front door welcomes you into the parlor room and to the left you will see the library while on the right you have one of the main level bedrooms. From the parlor you can enter into the formal dining room through sliding doors. The living room is just off the dining room and can be accessed from the side porch. This home features 4 original coal fireplaces which could be converted to gas or electric. The kitchen is a nice size and is just off another room that could be a breakfast room or mud room with laundry. The wrap around porch provides nice sitting areas and overlooks the courtyard with a Cherokee hand-poured stone sitting wall. You will also find a cistern on the property, a smokehouse and corn crib, and a nice level yard with established trees. The foundation , roof and HVAC were updated in 1997 but many of the original details remain throughout the home. This is truly a unique opportunity to make this historic home yours!
GAMLS #10106326
Mar 28, 2023
Listing Removed
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Mar 27, 2023
Sold
$175,900
Feb 3, 2023
Pending
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Dec 31, 2022
Price Changed
$189,000
Dec 19, 2022
Relisted
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Dec 15, 2022
Pending
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Nov 16, 2022
Price Changed
$225,000
Oct 31, 2022
Listed
$275,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,313 (+33.2%)
$2,960 + $81,480
$84,440
2024
$1,737 (+886.1%)
$2,960 + $81,480
$84,440
2023
$176 (−47.9%)
$2,870 + $67,489
$70,359
2022
$338 (+26.5%)
$2,960 + $34,600
$37,560
2021
$268 (−0.7%)
$2,840 + $27,280
$30,120
2020
$269 (−0.4%)
$2,840 + $27,240
$30,080
2019
$270 (+33.5%)
$2,840 + $27,240
$30,080
2018
$203 (+9.0%)
$2,840 + $20,200
$23,040
2017
$186
$2,520 + $18,400
$20,920
2016
$186 (+1.6%)
$2,520 + $18,400
$20,920
2015
$183 (+10.9%)
$2,520 + $17,960
$20,480
2014
$165
$5,268 + $13,684
$18,952
Tax history for 242 Calhoun St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,313 (+33.2%)
$2,960 + $81,480
$84,440
2024
$1,737 (+886.1%)
$2,960 + $81,480
$84,440
2023
$176 (−47.9%)
$2,870 + $67,489
$70,359
2022
$338 (+26.5%)
$2,960 + $34,600
$37,560
2021
$268 (−0.7%)
$2,840 + $27,280
$30,120
2020
$269 (−0.4%)
$2,840 + $27,240
$30,080
2019
$270 (+33.5%)
$2,840 + $27,240
$30,080
2018
$203 (+9.0%)
$2,840 + $20,200
$23,040
2017
$186
$2,520 + $18,400
$20,920
2016
$186 (+1.6%)
$2,520 + $18,400
$20,920
2015
$183 (+10.9%)
$2,520 + $17,960
$20,480
2014
$165
$5,268 + $13,684
$18,952
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
155 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,116
Year built
1899
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gordon County
APN
F05Z 073
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Main
# of Bedrooms (Main Level): 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces: 4
Appliances: Range
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Shingle
Home Information
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built: 1899
Property Information
Other Structures: Workshop
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Feet: 30927.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.71
Lot Size Area: 30927.6
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Frontage Type: Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,116
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Gordon County
APN: F05Z 073
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 7066923533
Around this home
Schools
Fairmount Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Red Bud Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.8mi
6/10
Sonoraville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
8% 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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Historical weather
Fairmount, GA • 30139
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $282,000
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