Great Investment Property on Acreage. Private, wooded 5+- acres with 4 bedroom/3 bath home in need of repairs. The property borders Fish Creek and would be ideal for a custom home. The 5 acres goes from the middle of the creek to the large oak tree. Close to Eastside Elementary School. Near Hwy 278 and the retail district of Rockmart.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Garrett• Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners
Bought with Jennifer Harris• Integrity Realty Group
Source:FMLS #6823871
Redfin Estimate
$252,697
$38K since sold in February 2021$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($313K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great Investment Property on Acreage. Private, wooded 5+- acres with 4 bedroom/3 bath home in need of repairs. Property borders Fish Creek and would be ideal for a custom home. The 5 acres start in middle of the creek north till large oak tree. Close to Eastside Elementary School. Near Hwy 278 and the retail district of Rockmart.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,134 (+15.5%)
$39,813 + $77,870
$117,683
2024
$1,847 (+97.7%)
$39,813 + $77,870
$117,683
2023
$934 (−32.6%)
$30,815 + $44,902
$75,717
2022
$1,387 (+12.0%)
$20,544 + $37,888
$58,432
2021
$1,238 (−0.2%)
$19,269 + $32,240
$51,509
2020
$1,241 (+22.0%)
$19,269 + $32,240
$51,509
2019
$1,017 (+0.2%)
$19,269 + $18,590
$37,859
2018
$1,014 (+1.3%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2017
$1,002 (−3.2%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2016
$1,035 (−2.2%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2015
$1,058 (−0.8%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2014
$1,066 (+0.7%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2013
$1,058 (−0.2%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2012
$1,060 (+0.7%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2011
$1,053 (−1.4%)
$15,462 + $22,981
$38,443
2010
$1,068
2009
$1,068
Tax history for 1159 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,134 (+15.5%)
$39,813 + $77,870
$117,683
2024
$1,847 (+97.7%)
$39,813 + $77,870
$117,683
2023
$934 (−32.6%)
$30,815 + $44,902
$75,717
2022
$1,387 (+12.0%)
$20,544 + $37,888
$58,432
2021
$1,238 (−0.2%)
$19,269 + $32,240
$51,509
2020
$1,241 (+22.0%)
$19,269 + $32,240
$51,509
2019
$1,017 (+0.2%)
$19,269 + $18,590
$37,859
2018
$1,014 (+1.3%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2017
$1,002 (−3.2%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2016
$1,035 (−2.2%)
$19,269 + $17,541
$36,810
2015
$1,058 (−0.8%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2014
$1,066 (+0.7%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2013
$1,058 (−0.2%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2012
$1,060 (+0.7%)
$20,520 + $18,270
$38,790
2011
$1,053 (−1.4%)
$15,462 + $22,981
$38,443
2010
$1,068
2009
$1,068
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17.44 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
3,256
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
053-076-
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain
Dining Room Features: Great Room
Room Type: Den, Great Room - 1 Story, Other
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Eastside - Polk
Middle Or Junior School: Rockmart
High School: Rockmart
Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 278 W just past the retail district of Rockmart to Right on Prospect Road. Continue past Prospect Valley Golf Course to property on the left before Lowery Road.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Dirt
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Other
Polk
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,256
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Polk County
APN: 053-076-
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eastside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Rockmart Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Rockmart High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Rockmart, GA • 30153
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $291,000
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