Serenity, warmth and charm are at their best in this lovely home on 2.72 acres of woods and privacy. Great Room features fireplace, wet bar and is quite spacious for seating areas. The banquet size Dining Room lends itself to dinner parties or fun potluck meals. An Office/Den affords more living or work space. The Kitchen provides lots of cabinets and counter space, a gas range, sold surface counters, refrigerator, breakfast bar and multiple pantries. A Sunroom completes the great flow and a place for morning coffee or afternoon beverages. The large Primary Owners's Suite has a separate tub and shower, walk-in closet and double vanities. Two spacious Secondary Bedrooms share a bathroom and have good closet space. There is a main level laundry room. The lower level features a Family Room, Bedroom and full Bathroom as well as two storage rooms and a tandem garage. A covered Patio is also on this level. Extra features include hardwood floors, a front porch, closets galore, build-ins, a circular driveway and obvious pride of ownership. This house is a jewel. It is ready for the next owner to enjoy all it has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
2.72 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CATHY D COLQUITT• Harry Norman Realtors
Listed by KIMBERLY WALKER• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with Dawn Brooks• RE/MAX Unlimited
Source:FMLS #7049673
Redfin Estimate
$863,137
$63K since sold in June 2022$10K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 35.7% higher than the average sale price ($636K) of 5 comparable homes.
Serenity, warmth and charm are at their best in this lovely home on 2.72 acres of woods and privacy. Great Room features fireplace, wet bar and is quite spacious for seating areas. The banquet size Dining Room lends itself to dinner parties or fun potluck meals. An Office/Den affords more living or work space. The Kitchen provides lots of cabinets and counter space, a gas range, sold surface counters, refrigerator, breakfast bar and multiple pantries. A Sunroom completes the great flow and a place for morning coffee or afternoon beverages. The large Primary Owners's Suite has a separate tub and shower, walk-in closet and double vanities. Two spacious Secondary Bedrooms share a bathroom and have good closet space. There is a main level laundry room. The lower level features a Family Room, Bedroom and full Bathroom as well as two storage rooms and a tandem garage. A covered Patio is also on this level. Extra features include hardwood floors, a front porch, closets galore, build-ins, a circular driveway and obvious pride of ownership. This house is a jewel. It is ready for the next owner to enjoy all it has to offer!
Public Records
Apr 16, 2015
Sold
$371,000
$118/sq ft
FMLS #5400408
Apr 13, 2015
Price Changed
$371,000
$118/sq ft
Apr 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2015
Sold
$371,000
$118/sq ft
Apr 10, 2015
Price Changed
$379,900
$120/sq ft
Feb 25, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2015
Listed
$379,900
$120/sq ft
GAMLS #7407724
Apr 25, 2015
Price Changed
$371,000
$118/sq ft
Apr 10, 2015
Sold
$371,000
$118/sq ft
Feb 25, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2015
Price Changed
$379,900
$120/sq ft
Feb 23, 2015
Listed
$379,900
$120/sq ft
Stunning renovated ranch on over 2 acres with fruit orchard! Great room w/ fireplace & wet bar w/ antique ice box; study has built in desk & bookcases; over-sized formal dining room w/ china closet; kitchen w/ corian, stainless steel appliances, subway tile back-splash; master w/ whirlpool tub & sep shower; split floorplan; screened porch
FMLS #4104175
Mar 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 25, 2011
Sold
$310,000
$98/sq ft
Feb 4, 2011
Pending
—
Feb 1, 2011
Contingent
—
Dec 4, 2010
Price Changed
$325,000
$103/sq ft
Aug 2, 2010
Listed
$380,000
$121/sq ft
GAMLS #2
Dec 5, 2010
Price Changed
$325,000
$103/sq ft
GAMLS #1
Jul 27, 2010
Price Changed
$380,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 1997
Sold
$282,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,868
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2024
$1,868 (+8.9%)
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2023
$1,716 (+77.9%)
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2022
$964 (−2.8%)
$114,240 + $116,544
$230,784
2021
$992 (+0.3%)
$114,240 + $100,108
$214,348
2020
$989
$92,480 + $100,108
$192,588
2019
$989 (+0.2%)
$92,480 + $100,108
$192,588
2018
$988 (+24.4%)
$87,040 + $92,352
$179,392
2017
$794 (+0.1%)
$87,040 + $92,352
$179,392
2016
$793 (−10.6%)
$58,716 + $89,680
$148,396
2014
$887 (−3.2%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2013
$917 (−3.1%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2012
$945 (−76.6%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2011
$4,038 (+323.3%)
2010
$954
2009
$954 (+73.7%)
2008
$549
Tax history for 678 Chestnut Hill Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,868
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2024
$1,868 (+8.9%)
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2023
$1,716 (+77.9%)
$136,000 + $162,148
$298,148
2022
$964 (−2.8%)
$114,240 + $116,544
$230,784
2021
$992 (+0.3%)
$114,240 + $100,108
$214,348
2020
$989
$92,480 + $100,108
$192,588
2019
$989 (+0.2%)
$92,480 + $100,108
$192,588
2018
$988 (+24.4%)
$87,040 + $92,352
$179,392
2017
$794 (+0.1%)
$87,040 + $92,352
$179,392
2016
$793 (−10.6%)
$58,716 + $89,680
$148,396
2014
$887 (−3.2%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2013
$917 (−3.1%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2012
$945 (−76.6%)
$22,000 + $102,000
$124,000
2011
$4,038 (+323.3%)
2010
$954
2009
$954 (+73.7%)
2008
$549
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.72 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
4,153
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
17006900140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residential District
The R-2 district is intended to be used for low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses requiring large amounts of open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Great Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Room Type: Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Office, Sun Room
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Mobile Home Information
Body Type: Other
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,153
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Dock: Other
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: Land Lot 69, of the 17th District, 2nd Section
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Hickory Hills
Middle Or Junior School: Marietta
High School: Marietta
Location Information
Directions: WHITLOCK AVENUE WEST FROM THE MARIETTA SQUARE; LEFT ON KIRKPATRICK; RIGHT ON HICKORY DRIVE; RIGHT ON CHESTNUT HILL ROAD; ALSO POWDER SPRINGS STREET SOUTH FROM THE MARIETTA SQUARE; RIGHT ON CHESTNUT HILL ROAD.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Cobb
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,153
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Cobb County
APN: 17006900140
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Hickory Hills Elementary School
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7/10
Marietta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Marietta High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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