This East Cobb property presents a strong value-add opportunity in a consistently high-demand resale and rental market! Situated on a wooded, level 0.35-acre lot, the home offers a straightforward layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,300 square feet—ideal for a primary buyer or for investors looking to renovate, reposition, or hold as a long-term rental. The floor plan allows for efficient use of space, making it well-suited for any additional cosmetic renovations or a more extensive overhaul depending on your investment strategy. The lot itself is a standout feature—flat, usable, and offering a private backyard that adds appeal for future tenants or buyers. With no HOA and a traditional single-level layout, the property offers flexibility and broad market appeal once updated. Location is a key driver of long-term upside. Positioned in East Cobb, the property benefits from steady demand due to proximity to major employment corridors, retail, and everyday conveniences. Just a short drive to Marietta Square, residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping, and community events, while nearby parks and outdoor attractions like Kennesaw Mountain enhance overall desirability. With surrounding home values trending higher and continued growth in the area, this property is well-positioned for investors seeking a renovation project with strong upside potential or a rental asset in a stable, appreciating market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$186Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Evin Earnhart• Bolst, Inc.
Listed by Dimora Real Estate Advisors• Bolst, Inc.
East Cobb, located between the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Historic Marietta Square, is a residential and suburban Marietta neighborhood with wooded creek corridors and a strong parks-and-trails culture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Johnson Ferry Road at Lower Roswell Road, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum of traffic and patios. Community pillars include The Avenue East Cobb, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, and the weekly Marietta Square Farmers Market. Streets shift from mid-century ranches to newer brick traditionals, with cul-de-sacs and rolling terrain shaping the blocks. Terrell Mill Park and the Sope Creek trails set a weekend rhythm of river walks and shaded runs. Dining and shopping lean toward small plazas and locally rooted spots rather than a single main street.
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Market insights
1059 Merritt Rd · $260,000
DAYS ON MARKET
63 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$260,000
Median sale price in this area is $493,689. (90% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
9-foot ceilings on the main level
High-speed internet available
Insulated windows
No shared/common walls
Private entrance
Sun room
Workshop
Family room
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Both full bathrooms on the main level
Primary bathroom with separate tub and shower
Kitchen
Cabinets with stain finish
Open view to the family room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range
Microwave
Range hood
Refrigerator
Accessible kitchen
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air with electric cooling
Exterior features
Private yard
Fenced yard with chain-link fencing
Storage
Outbuilding
Private entrance
Home design
One-level home
Resale property
Composition roof
Combination foundation
Accessible entrance
Accessible full bath
Accessible kitchen
Parking
Total of 4 parking spaces
Two carport spaces
Driveway parking
Open parking available
Construction
Cement siding and other exterior materials
Composition roof
Combination foundation
Built as existing resale (year not specified)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric service
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Underground utilities
Water and sewer available
HOA & community
Near public transportation
Near shopping
Close to parks and restaurants
Street lighting in the community
Other
Roads are paved/asphalt
Directions: use GPS
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This East Cobb property presents a strong value-add opportunity in a consistently high-demand resale and rental market! Situated on a wooded, level 0.35-acre lot, the home offers a straightforward layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,300 square feet-ideal for a primary buyer or for investors looking to renovate, reposition, or hold as a long-term rental. The floor plan allows for efficient use of space, making it well-suited for any additional cosmetic renovations or a more extensive overhaul depending on your investment strategy. The lot itself is a standout feature-flat, usable, and offering a private backyard that adds appeal for future tenants or buyers. With no HOA and a traditional single-level layout, the property offers flexibility and broad market appeal once updated. Location is a key driver of long-term upside. Positioned in East Cobb, the property benefits from steady demand due to proximity to major employment corridors, retail, and everyday conveniences. Just a short drive to Marietta Square, residents enjoy access to local dining, shopping, and community events, while nearby parks and outdoor attractions like Kennesaw Mountain enhance overall desirability. With surrounding home values trending higher and continued growth in the area, this property is well-positioned for investors seeking a renovation project with strong upside potential or a rental asset in a stable, appreciating market.
Public Records
Oct 10, 2019
Sold
$153,000
$109/sq ft
FMLS #6575092
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$153,000
$109/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2019
Price Changed
$150,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 24, 2019
Relisted
—
Jul 3, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$179,999
$129/sq ft
Fantastic investors special! Just drastically reduced for a quick sale! Property being sold As-Is with no seller's Disclosures. Home needs cosmetic work and updating! Don't miss the opportunity to own this charming bungalow with lots of potential! Close to I-75 and downtown Marietta. Sprayberry High School!
GAMLS #8609801
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$153,000
$109/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2019
Price Changed
$150,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 24, 2019
Relisted
—
Jul 3, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$179,999
$129/sq ft
FMLS #5037992
Jan 16, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2013
Relisted
—
Nov 21, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 20, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 3, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2012
Listed
$32,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2009
Sold
$58,084
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 1997
Sold
$86,500
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,127
$34,000 + $85,348
$119,348
2024
$3,129 (+45.3%)
$34,000 + $85,348
$119,348
2023
$2,154 (−26.0%)
$18,000 + $81,424
$99,424
2022
$2,913 (+44.8%)
$18,000 + $77,976
$95,976
2021
$2,012 (+16.0%)
$18,000 + $48,304
$66,304
2020
$1,734 (+389.2%)
$14,000 + $43,148
$57,148
2019
$355
$14,000 + $43,148
$57,148
2018
$355 (−75.5%)
$12,400 + $36,148
$48,548
2017
$1,449 (+7.7%)
$12,400 + $37,988
$50,388
2016
$1,345 (+42.2%)
$10,000 + $36,816
$46,816
2014
$946 (−0.9%)
$8,000 + $23,868
$31,868
2013
$955 (−0.8%)
$8,000 + $23,868
$31,868
2012
$963 (−11.1%)
$8,000 + $23,868
$31,868
2011
$1,083 (+5.3%)
2010
$1,029
2009
$1,029 (−24.5%)
2008
$1,363
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
16099500940
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-20
Single-Family Residential District
The R-20 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Cobb County Comprehensive Plan: A Policy Guide, adopted November 27, 1990. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-20 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Automotive sales
Automotive parking structure
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Golf related
Communications tower
Park & open space
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marietta, GA • 30062
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1059 Merritt Rd
$259,467
$533 under list price of $260K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $500K.