Gorgeous home that feels so much like a small country estate but close to all necessities and in an amazing school district...plus really low taxes and no HOAs. As soon as you drive up the circular driveway you know you are someplace very special. 2.2 acres of grounds that have been meticulously maintained through the years. 4 car garage including RV/Boat storage. Detached garage with workshop and a 500 sq. ft studio apartment above with full kitchen and bath(Considered upper bedroom and bath). It is simply striking. (Sq ftge in tax records does not include apartment, sun room or basement.) Come on into the main house via the back porch and into a country kitchen with rich wooden cupboards & hardwood floors. Built in bookcases and office are on the opposite side of the kitchen, lovely dining room with bay window that provides so much light, 2 amazing rocking chair porches, master with light filled spa bath & wonderful sunroom drenched with light overlooking the lovely brick courtyard, mancave/family fun room in basement with a fireplace, tons of storage, exposed brick, gorgeous gardens and landscaping, and so much more! Come home to your personal paradise today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2.2 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Kristen Mehr• RE/MAX Around Atlanta Realty
Bought with Priscilla Johnson• Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors
Source:FMLS #6948158
Redfin Estimate
$672,249
$97K since sold in November 2021$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 42.4% higher than the average sale price ($472K) of 6 comparable homes.
Gorgeous home that feels so much like a small country estate but close to all necessities and in an amazing school district...plus really low taxes and no HOAs. As soon as you drive up the circular driveway you know you are someplace very special. 2.2 acres of grounds that have been meticulously maintained through the years. 4 car garage including RV/Boat storage. Detached garage with workshop and a 500 sq. ft studio apartment above with full kitchen and bath(Considered upper bedroom and bath). It is simply striking. (Sq ftge in tax records does not include apartment, sun room or basement.) Come on into the main house via the back porch and into a country kitchen with rich wooden cupboards & hardwood floors. Built in bookcases and office are on the opposite side of the kitchen, lovely dining room with bay window that provides so much light, 2 amazing rocking chair porches, master with light filled spa bath & wonderful sunroom drenched with light overlooking the lovely brick courtyard, mancave/family fun room in basement with a fireplace, tons of storage, exposed brick, gorgeous gardens and landscaping, and so much more! Come home to your personal paradise today!
FMLS #6948158
Nov 30, 2021
Sold
$575,000
$219/sq ft
Oct 19, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 18, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 12, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2021
Listed
$510,000
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1996
Sold
$100,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,883
$99,120 + $168,124
$267,244
2024
$6,889 (+23.2%)
$99,120 + $168,124
$267,244
2023
$5,592 (+14.3%)
$92,400 + $140,104
$232,504
2022
$4,892 (+376.2%)
$73,920 + $87,268
$161,188
2021
$1,027 (+8.0%)
$73,920 + $87,268
$161,188
2020
$951
$60,480 + $75,292
$135,772
2019
$951 (+3.5%)
$60,480 + $75,292
$135,772
2018
$919 (+11.8%)
$55,440 + $69,584
$125,024
2017
$822 (+4.1%)
$55,440 + $69,584
$125,024
2016
$790 (−4.8%)
$43,680 + $69,584
$113,264
2014
$830 (−1.9%)
$42,000 + $63,820
$105,820
2013
$846 (−1.5%)
$31,920 + $74,648
$106,568
2012
$859
$31,920 + $74,648
$106,568
2011
$859 (+9.4%)
2010
$785
2009
$785 (+5.1%)
2008
$747
Tax history for 5540 Nichols Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,883
$99,120 + $168,124
$267,244
2024
$6,889 (+23.2%)
$99,120 + $168,124
$267,244
2023
$5,592 (+14.3%)
$92,400 + $140,104
$232,504
2022
$4,892 (+376.2%)
$73,920 + $87,268
$161,188
2021
$1,027 (+8.0%)
$73,920 + $87,268
$161,188
2020
$951
$60,480 + $75,292
$135,772
2019
$951 (+3.5%)
$60,480 + $75,292
$135,772
2018
$919 (+11.8%)
$55,440 + $69,584
$125,024
2017
$822 (+4.1%)
$55,440 + $69,584
$125,024
2016
$790 (−4.8%)
$43,680 + $69,584
$113,264
2014
$830 (−1.9%)
$42,000 + $63,820
$105,820
2013
$846 (−1.5%)
$31,920 + $74,648
$106,568
2012
$859
$31,920 + $74,648
$106,568
2011
$859 (+9.4%)
2010
$785
2009
$785 (+5.1%)
2008
$747
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
3,648
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cobb County
APN
20030800130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-30
Single-Family Residential District
The R-30 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-30 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.
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Private Yard, Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Carriage House, Garage(s), RV/Boat Storage, Workshop
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Propane
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vaughan
Middle Or Junior School: Lost Mountain
High School: Harrison
Location Information
Directions: GPS is the best means for directions as there are different ways to get there. Home is set back from the road so look out for a Blue and White sign with RE/MAX balloon on it.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,648
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Cobb County
APN: 20030800130
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Vaughan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Lost Mountain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Harrison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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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 104° 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Powder Springs, GA • 30127
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$639,000 – $774,000
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