Great potential! With a little elbow grease this can be your dream home in a country setting. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home located between Franklin and Newnan.
Great potential! With a little elbow grease this can be your dream home in a country setting. 3 bedroom 2 bath home located between Franklin and Newnan.
Public Records
Jan 22, 2015
Sold
$135,100
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1996
Sold
$83,999
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,030 (+22.1%)
$26,450 + $77,839
$104,289
2024
$1,663 (−16.2%)
$6,834 + $77,166
$84,000
2023
$1,985 (+36.9%)
$13,028 + $85,417
$98,445
2022
$1,450 (+19.9%)
$7,281 + $62,198
$69,479
2021
$1,209 (+6.7%)
$7,281 + $47,752
$55,033
2020
$1,134
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2019
$1,134 (−0.1%)
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2018
$1,135 (−5.7%)
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2017
$1,204
$7,182 + $46,143
$53,325
2016
$1,204 (+232.6%)
$7,182 + $46,143
$53,325
2014
$362 (−63.3%)
$4,377 + $11,623
$16,000
2013
$986 (−0.2%)
$11,066 + $35,023
$46,089
2012
$988 (−0.2%)
$11,065 + $35,022
$46,087
2011
$990
2010
$990
2008
$990
Tax history for 979 Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,030 (+22.1%)
$26,450 + $77,839
$104,289
2024
$1,663 (−16.2%)
$6,834 + $77,166
$84,000
2023
$1,985 (+36.9%)
$13,028 + $85,417
$98,445
2022
$1,450 (+19.9%)
$7,281 + $62,198
$69,479
2021
$1,209 (+6.7%)
$7,281 + $47,752
$55,033
2020
$1,134
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2019
$1,134 (−0.1%)
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2018
$1,135 (−5.7%)
$7,281 + $43,801
$51,082
2017
$1,204
$7,182 + $46,143
$53,325
2016
$1,204 (+232.6%)
$7,182 + $46,143
$53,325
2014
$362 (−63.3%)
$4,377 + $11,623
$16,000
2013
$986 (−0.2%)
$11,066 + $35,023
$46,089
2012
$988 (−0.2%)
$11,065 + $35,022
$46,087
2011
$990
2010
$990
2008
$990
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.6 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,720
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Heard County
APN
0044 0090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.
RD
Rural Development District
The purpose of the rural development district is to provide a low-density residential area with no public sewerage and to preserve the rural character of the county.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Gas station
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Double Vanity
Living Area: 1720
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1720
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo)
Laundry Features: Other
Flooring: Carpet
Fireplaces Total: 0
Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Separate Room
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Foyer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5.6
Lot Size Square Feet: 243936
Lot Size Acres: 5.6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Building Information
Year Built: 1993
Building Area Total: 1720
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0044 0090
Tax Annual Amount: 1450
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional 95%
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0
HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Heard County
Middle Or Junior School: Heard County
High School: Heard County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 979 Ferry Road, Franklin GA 30217
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30217
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -85.0332724,33.3772872
Directions: From Downtown Franklin, Take HWY 34 East, Turn left onto Joe Stephens Road, Turn left onto Ferry Road, Home is on Left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,720
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Heard County
APN: 0044 0090
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 8
Listing Information
Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Conditions: As Is, No Disclosure
List Price: 224900
Search Price: 210000
Close Price: 210000
Listing Id: 10144593
Original List Price: 224900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-03-31
Close Date: 2023-05-19
Listing Contract Date: 2023-03-30
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-04-27
Off Market Date: 2023-04-27
Around this home
Schools
Heard County Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Heard County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
9/10
New Heard County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
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
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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $348,000
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