Cozy ranch with original charm on a quiet level lot. Home features a separate dining room and 2 living room areas both with fireplaces. The Master bedroom offers a sitting area or could be converted into a 3rd bedroom. Plenty of closet space and eat in kitchen area. Roof is 7 years old; new hot water heater and fairly new HVAC.
FMLS #5219452
Sep 18, 2014
Price Changed
$68,000
$51/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2014
Price Changed
$70,000
$53/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Sold
$68,000
$51/sq ft
Aug 12, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$70,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,506
$56,400 + $41,996
$98,396
2024
$2,508 (+41.9%)
$56,400 + $41,996
$98,396
2023
$1,767 (−23.7%)
$50,760 + $38,496
$89,256
2022
$2,316 (+44.1%)
$37,600 + $38,716
$76,316
2021
$1,607 (+27.1%)
$33,840 + $19,112
$52,952
2020
$1,265
$22,560 + $19,112
$41,672
2019
$1,265 (+37.8%)
$22,560 + $19,112
$41,672
2018
$918 (+5.6%)
$13,160 + $17,072
$30,232
2017
$869 (+10.0%)
$13,160 + $17,072
$30,232
2016
$790 (+25.8%)
$11,280 + $16,216
$27,496
2014
$628 (−0.7%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2013
$632 (−0.7%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2012
$637 (−0.2%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2011
$638 (−12.4%)
2010
$728
2009
$728 (+6.9%)
2008
$681
Tax history for 488 Schaffer Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,506
$56,400 + $41,996
$98,396
2024
$2,508 (+41.9%)
$56,400 + $41,996
$98,396
2023
$1,767 (−23.7%)
$50,760 + $38,496
$89,256
2022
$2,316 (+44.1%)
$37,600 + $38,716
$76,316
2021
$1,607 (+27.1%)
$33,840 + $19,112
$52,952
2020
$1,265
$22,560 + $19,112
$41,672
2019
$1,265 (+37.8%)
$22,560 + $19,112
$41,672
2018
$918 (+5.6%)
$13,160 + $17,072
$30,232
2017
$869 (+10.0%)
$13,160 + $17,072
$30,232
2016
$790 (+25.8%)
$11,280 + $16,216
$27,496
2014
$628 (−0.7%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2013
$632 (−0.7%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2012
$637 (−0.2%)
$13,160 + $18,808
$31,968
2011
$638 (−12.4%)
2010
$728
2009
$728 (+6.9%)
2008
$681
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,326
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
17008500080
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Other Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: Other
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Birney
Middle Or Junior School: Smitha
High School: Osborne
Location Information
Directions: Head northwest on Cobb Pkwy toward Windy Hill Rd Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Windy Hill Rd SE Turn right onto Favor Rd SW Turn left onto Schaffer Rd
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Cobb
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Cobb County
APN: 17008500080
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Birney Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Smitha Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Osborne High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
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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 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Marietta, GA • 30060
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$255,000 – $308,000
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