Welcome to this charming retro-style home in a prime Marietta location! This delightful property features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, evoking a nostalgic feel with its classic design. With a new roof (2019), new flooring (2020), a recently replaced HVAC (2019), and a brand-new water heater (2025), this home offers modern comfort while retaining its timeless appeal. The full unfinished basement offers endless potential-transform it into an extra bedroom and bath, or create the ultimate game or movie room. Step outside to a massive backyard, perfect for kids and pets to play freely. The true highlight of this home is its unbeatable location: just 10 miles from Kennestone Hospital and downtown Marietta, with easy access to I-75, I-575, and Hwy 92. Centrally positioned between Kennesaw, Roswell, and Woodstock, you're surrounded by abundant amenities and attractions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nichole Hunt• Willow & West, LLC
Bought with Penelope Montes• Norluxe Realty Atlanta
Source:FMLS #7506950
Redfin Estimate
$388,399
$38K since sold in March 2025$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($415K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to this charming retro-style home in a prime Marietta location! This delightful property features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, evoking a nostalgic feel with its classic design. With a new roof (2019), new flooring (2020), a recently replaced HVAC (2019), and a brand-new water heater (2025), this home offers modern comfort while retaining its timeless appeal. The full unfinished basement offers endless potential-transform it into an extra bedroom and bath, or create the ultimate game or movie room. Step outside to a massive backyard, perfect for kids and pets to play freely. The true highlight of this home is its unbeatable location: just 10 miles from Kennestone Hospital and downtown Marietta, with easy access to I-75, I-575, and Hwy 92. Centrally positioned between Kennesaw, Roswell, and Woodstock, you're surrounded by abundant amenities and attractions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498
$26,000 + $88,752
$114,752
2024
$2,500 (+83.2%)
$26,000 + $88,752
$114,752
2023
$1,365 (−29.0%)
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2022
$1,923
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2021
$1,923 (+10.3%)
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2020
$1,744 (+12.3%)
$16,800 + $62,428
$79,228
2019
$1,553
$16,800 + $62,428
$79,228
2018
$1,553 (+2.2%)
$12,800 + $57,728
$70,528
2017
$1,520 (+30.3%)
$12,800 + $57,728
$70,528
2016
$1,167 (+23.1%)
$10,560 + $43,792
$54,352
2014
$948 (−0.7%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2013
$955 (−0.7%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2012
$962 (−0.2%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2011
$964 (−1.4%)
2010
$977
2009
$977 (+30.5%)
2008
$749
Tax history for 3873 Sandy Plains Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498
$26,000 + $88,752
$114,752
2024
$2,500 (+83.2%)
$26,000 + $88,752
$114,752
2023
$1,365 (−29.0%)
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2022
$1,923
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2021
$1,923 (+10.3%)
$23,200 + $64,224
$87,424
2020
$1,744 (+12.3%)
$16,800 + $62,428
$79,228
2019
$1,553
$16,800 + $62,428
$79,228
2018
$1,553 (+2.2%)
$12,800 + $57,728
$70,528
2017
$1,520 (+30.3%)
$12,800 + $57,728
$70,528
2016
$1,167 (+23.1%)
$10,560 + $43,792
$54,352
2014
$948 (−0.7%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2013
$955 (−0.7%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2012
$962 (−0.2%)
$10,560 + $32,572
$43,132
2011
$964 (−1.4%)
2010
$977
2009
$977 (+30.5%)
2008
$749
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,430
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
16031600090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,430
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1,430
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 34.044363°/-84.457371°
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Rocky Mount
Middle Or Junior School: Simpson
High School: Lassiter
Location Information
Directions: Please use google maps or GPS. No sign in place but there are numbers on the mailbox
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,430
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Cobb County
APN: 16031600090
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Simpson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Lassiter High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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 • 30066
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$369,000 – $447,000
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