Incredible Log Home with Separate Detached Log 'Guest Home/Rental Income Opportunity' on 6.7 Acres in the Whitewater School District. A Long Private Drive Winds You Back to Find a Beautiful Private Setting. Welcoming Rocking Chair Front Porch. Cozy Great Room & Dining Area that Flow Out to the Covered Back Deck & Views onto the Property. Vaulted Ceilings in the Kitchen & Breakfast Area Provide an Open Feel. Master on Main with New Flooring in the Ensuite Bath, Plus in the Main Floor 1/2 Bath & Mudroom Area. 2 Additional Spacious Bedrooms on the Second Level with a Full Bathroom, Also with New Flooring. Basement is a Car Enthusiast's Dream... 2 Car Garage with a 3rd Extended Bay, Plus Half Bath & Additional Unfinished Space. Plenty of Room for Recretional Vehicle Parking. Outbuilding/Pole Barn that Could Easily Accommodate Animals, Existing Chicken Coop & Fenced Pasture. At the Back of the Property is a Separate 700 sf Log Home that is Almost Finished! The Layout Plans for 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Kitchen, Plus Bonus Room. Schedule Your Private Viewing Today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
6.7 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tamara Bourne• Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
Bought with Marleny Chacon• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Gorgeous property/land! Total privacy in this country Log Home situated on 6+ acres in the Whitewater School District. Large, level backyard. Master on the main level, large family room with fireplace. 2 additional bedrooms upstairs, full, unfinished basement/garage for storage that will hold 3+ cars. Screened-in porch. No HOA or neighborhood covenants, just all your own private front & backyard to work on cars, etc. This is a 'once in a lifetime' deal purchase! Seller is selling the home "AS-IS". Gorgeous land! PUBLIC Water.
GAMLS #7156784
Jan 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2013
Listed
$245,000
$117/sq ft
GAMLS #7072890
Aug 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2013
Listed
$230,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 1997
Sold
$145,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 1993
Sold
$120,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,734 (−0.2%)
$67,145 + $179,071
$246,216
2024
$3,741 (+4.0%)
$62,752 + $167,356
$230,108
2022
$3,597 (+16.1%)
$52,628 + $150,120
$202,748
2021
$3,097 (−30.6%)
$38,960 + $107,040
$146,000
2020
$4,461 (+44.4%)
$39,192 + $120,960
$160,152
2019
$3,090 (+5.4%)
$34,048 + $76,560
$110,608
2018
$2,932 (+307.9%)
$29,408 + $71,760
$101,168
2017
$719 (+4.8%)
$27,860 + $64,320
$92,180
2016
$686 (+7.7%)
$27,860 + $64,320
$92,180
2014
$637 (+4.2%)
$27,860 + $45,400
$73,260
2013
$611 (−0.3%)
$26,312 + $43,360
$69,672
2012
$613 (−74.4%)
$26,312 + $44,400
$70,712
2011
$2,395 (+0.1%)
$29,408 + $52,640
$82,048
2010
$2,392 (−11.4%)
$30,952 + $53,240
$84,192
2009
$2,701 (+5.2%)
$30,900 + $58,348
$89,248
2008
$2,567
$30,900 + $58,348
$89,248
Tax history for 161 Rising Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,734 (−0.2%)
$67,145 + $179,071
$246,216
2024
$3,741 (+4.0%)
$62,752 + $167,356
$230,108
2022
$3,597 (+16.1%)
$52,628 + $150,120
$202,748
2021
$3,097 (−30.6%)
$38,960 + $107,040
$146,000
2020
$4,461 (+44.4%)
$39,192 + $120,960
$160,152
2019
$3,090 (+5.4%)
$34,048 + $76,560
$110,608
2018
$2,932 (+307.9%)
$29,408 + $71,760
$101,168
2017
$719 (+4.8%)
$27,860 + $64,320
$92,180
2016
$686 (+7.7%)
$27,860 + $64,320
$92,180
2014
$637 (+4.2%)
$27,860 + $45,400
$73,260
2013
$611 (−0.3%)
$26,312 + $43,360
$69,672
2012
$613 (−74.4%)
$26,312 + $44,400
$70,712
2011
$2,395 (+0.1%)
$29,408 + $52,640
$82,048
2010
$2,392 (−11.4%)
$30,952 + $53,240
$84,192
2009
$2,701 (+5.2%)
$30,900 + $58,348
$89,248
2008
$2,567
$30,900 + $58,348
$89,248
*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
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Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,862
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
0427 057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
A-R
Agricultural-Residential District
This district is composed of certain lands and structures having a very low density single-family residential and agricultural character and designed to protect against the depreciating effects of small lot, residential development and those uses which are incompatible with such a residential and agricultural environment.
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Stable(s), Workshop
Deed Book: 4448
Deed Page: 701
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6.7
Lot Size Square Feet: 291852
Lot Size Acres: 6.7
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open Lot
Building Information
Year Built: 1984
Building Area Total: 2096
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0427 057
Tax Annual Amount: 3168.81
Tax Year: 2019
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 95%
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Sara Harp Minter
Middle Or Junior School: Whitewater
High School: Whitewater
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 161 Rising Star Road, Fayetteville GA 30215-7036
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30215-7036
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -84.44837799999999,33.335927
Directions: From Fayetteville: Take Glynn St South toward Stonewall Ave W. Slight Left onto Bradley Dr. R onto Jimmie Mayfield Blvd. Slight Right onto Antioch Rd. Right onto Brooks Woolsey Rd. Right onto Rising Star Rd. to 161.
Community Information
Community Features: Boat/Camper/Van Prkg
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,862
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 0427 057
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 66
Listing Information
List Price: 378000
Search Price: 365000
Close Price: 365000
Listing Id: 8798834
Original List Price: 378000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2020-06-05
Close Date: 2020-08-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-07-07
Off Market Date: 2020-07-07
Around this home
Schools
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
9/10
Whitewater Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
Whitewater High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Fayetteville, GA • 30215-7036
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$565,000 – $684,000
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