Rare opportunity to own approximately 4.5 acres in Marietta just off of Sandy Plains Road! This expansive property offers the potential for a few homes sites or the ability to spread out on a nice parcel making it an ideal opportunity for a builder, developer, investor, or someone looking to create a private family retreat. With access to public water, sewer, electricity, and other available utilities, this property is well-positioned for future development of one or more homes. Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience with easy access to I-75, I-575, and nearby shopping, dining, parks, and the charm of all that Marietta has to offer. Get ready to enjoy privacy on this parcel while still being close to all that East Cobb and Marietta have to offer. Bring your vision and make it a reality!
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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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Attic
Bedrooms
No special bedroom features listed
Bathrooms
No master bathroom features listed
Exterior features
Mixed timber
Brush and partially wooded vegetation
Easement access; short private drive/easement to reach the property (use GPS)
Home design
One level
Fixer condition
Habitable residence
Suitable for multi-family, recreational, or residential use
Construction
Other structures: residence
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Sewer available
Underground utilities
Water available
Sale and tax history for 2280 Morgan Rd NE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7803388
Jul 10, 2026
Listed
$300,000
GAMLS #10804280
Jul 10, 2026
Listed
$300,000
Rare opportunity to own approximately 4.5 acres in Marietta just off of Sandy Plains Road! This expansive property offers the potential for a few homes sites or the ability to spread out on a nice parcel making it an ideal opportunity for a builder, developer, investor, or someone looking to create a private family retreat. With access to public water, sewer, electricity, and other available utilities, this property is well-positioned for future development of one or more homes. Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience with easy access to I-75, I-575, and nearby shopping, dining, parks, and the charm of all that Marietta has to offer. Get ready to enjoy privacy on this parcel while still being close to all that East Cobb and Marietta have to offer. Bring your vision and make it a reality!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,311
$125,124 + $17,972
$143,096
2024
$4,314 (−11.2%)
$125,124 + $17,972
$143,096
2023
$4,856 (+21.4%)
$143,096 + $17,972
$161,068
2022
$4,000 (+28.1%)
$113,824 + $17,972
$131,796
2021
$3,124 (+23.4%)
$87,808 + $15,112
$102,920
2020
$2,531
$68,296 + $15,112
$83,408
2019
$2,531 (+21.3%)
$68,296 + $15,112
$83,408
2018
$2,087 (+16.6%)
$55,288 + $13,476
$68,764
2017
$1,790
$48,784 + $13,476
$62,260
2016
$1,789 (+44.9%)
$48,784 + $13,476
$62,260
2014
$1,235 (−0.9%)
$29,268 + $12,328
$41,596
2013
$1,246 (−0.8%)
$29,268 + $12,328
$41,596
2012
$1,257 (−22.3%)
$29,268 + $12,328
$41,596
2011
$1,618 (−6.2%)
2010
$1,724
2009
$1,724 (−13.8%)
2008
$2,001
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,098
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,098
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
16066500020
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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 • 30066
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2280 Morgan Rd NE
$273,289
$27K under list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $280K to $455K.