Beautiful home with over 7 acres in Model school district! Great for a hobby farm or horses. Almost all cleared land with woods surrounding the perimeter. This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath farmhouse style home has a huge front porch overlooking the pond, with views of the mountains. Freshly painted interior, new LVP flooring in family room, new tile and new stainless appliances in the kitchen. Metal roof is only 3 years old, HVAC was installed in 2019. Great location, minutes from Barnsley Gardens resort and easy access to Hwy 140 and I75.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
7.02 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kara Williams• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
Bought with Kara Williams• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
Private Country home nestled on 7 acres. 4 bedroom 3 .5 bath with large rocking chair front porch. Lots of room for Garden, grilling or outdoor entertaining. Acreage includes fencing for horses, pond, shed/storage building, dog run and plenty of room for more livestock. Rustic interior has been recently updated. Seller has gone back to school so renovations have stopped. Come check out this spacious home on a private piece of land in the Model school district. WOn't take much to make this your own retreat!
GAMLS #8543900
May 1, 2019
Sold
$138,300
$64/sq ft
Apr 7, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 30, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2019
Price Changed
$169,000
$78/sq ft
Mar 15, 2019
Listed
$199,000
$92/sq ft
Price improvement! Seller motivated! Plenty of space in this country home! 4 large bedrooms and 3 1/2 bath situated on 7 acres. Open kitchen/living area and a breakfast nook overlooking the private front yard. Fenced area for your horses and large pond. Recently renovated.
GAMLS #8084597
Dec 29, 2016
Sold
$119,000
$55/sq ft
Oct 31, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2016
Listed
$115,000
$53/sq ft
FMLS #5761828
Dec 29, 2016
Sold
$119,000
$55/sq ft
Oct 31, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 14, 2016
Listed
$115,000
$53/sq ft
GAMLS #7090431
Jan 17, 2014
Price Changed
$157,200
$73/sq ft
Jan 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 23, 2013
Sold
$157,200
$73/sq ft
Dec 1, 2013
Price Changed
$159,900
$74/sq ft
Oct 8, 2013
Price Changed
$159,900
$74/sq ft
Jun 27, 2013
Price Changed
$163,700
$76/sq ft
May 1, 2013
Listed
$169,900
$79/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 2008
Sold
$135,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 2001
Sold
$77,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1998
Sold
$123,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 1986
Sold
$52,500
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,804 (+32.0%)
$26,758 + $106,058
$132,816
2024
$2,883 (+3.9%)
$26,758 + $106,058
$132,816
2023
$2,774 (+28.0%)
$23,784 + $76,973
$100,757
2022
$2,166 (+27.0%)
$21,622 + $75,136
$96,758
2021
$1,706 (+6.4%)
$17,887 + $55,131
$73,018
2020
$1,604 (+14.7%)
$14,074 + $38,618
$52,692
2019
$1,398 (+3.4%)
$14,074 + $37,679
$51,753
2018
$1,351 (+4.5%)
$13,404 + $35,815
$49,219
2017
$1,293 (−14.0%)
$12,411 + $33,660
$46,071
2016
$1,504 (+2.5%)
$12,411 + $33,660
$46,071
2014
$1,468
$12,400 + $36,911
$49,311
Tax history for 255 Fire Tower Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,804 (+32.0%)
$26,758 + $106,058
$132,816
2024
$2,883 (+3.9%)
$26,758 + $106,058
$132,816
2023
$2,774 (+28.0%)
$23,784 + $76,973
$100,757
2022
$2,166 (+27.0%)
$21,622 + $75,136
$96,758
2021
$1,706 (+6.4%)
$17,887 + $55,131
$73,018
2020
$1,604 (+14.7%)
$14,074 + $38,618
$52,692
2019
$1,398 (+3.4%)
$14,074 + $37,679
$51,753
2018
$1,351 (+4.5%)
$13,404 + $35,815
$49,219
2017
$1,293 (−14.0%)
$12,411 + $33,660
$46,071
2016
$1,504 (+2.5%)
$12,411 + $33,660
$46,071
2014
$1,468
$12,400 + $36,911
$49,311
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Floyd County
APN
N11 005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
A-R
Agricultural Residential District
The A-R Agricultural Residential District is established to provide areas for agricultural and forestry uses and residential development.; Manufactured and mobile homes are permitted with limitations throughout the A-R District outside the City of Rome. A Special Use Permit is required within the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other, Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Living Area: 2156
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 2156
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: In Hall
Flooring: Other, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Other
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Family Room, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: House
Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 7.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 305791.2
Lot Size Acres: 7.02
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Sloped
Building Information
Year Built: 1982
Building Area Total: 2156
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Other
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: N11 005
Tax Annual Amount: 2774.02
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Propane
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Model
Middle Or Junior School: Model
High School: Model
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 255 Fire Tower Road NE, Rome GA 30161
City: Rome
County Or Parish: Floyd
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30161
Country: US
Subdivision Name: none
Coordinates: -85.04376810000001,34.3328487
Directions: Old Calhoun road to the flashing light at Hermitage road, turn right, turn left on Fire Tower, house is on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Floyd County
APN: N11 005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 36
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
List Price: 389900
Search Price: 364000
Close Price: 364000
Listing Id: 10394449
Original List Price: 389900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2024-10-11
Close Date: 2024-11-15
Listing Contract Date: 2024-10-05
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-10-16
Off Market Date: 2024-10-16
Around this home
Schools
Model Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Model High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $452,000
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