This house is a must see! Classic brick 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 2 acres in sought-after College Heights, designed by architect James Means. Set back from the road for added privacy, this property features spacious living areas, a finished basement, full attic, and a two-car garage. Quality construction, timeless design, and a serene setting make this a rare opportunity in a premier location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
2.07 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Graham• Hardy Realty and Development Company
Bought with Molly Kelly Steeves• Hardy Realty and Development Company
Source:FMLS #7691635
Redfin Estimate
$529,846
$55K since sold in December 2025$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 73.4% higher than the average sale price ($306K) of 6 comparable homes.
This house is a must see! Classic brick 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 2 acres in sought-after College Heights, designed by architect James Means. Set back from the road for added privacy, this property features spacious living areas, a finished basement, full attic, and a two-car garage. Quality construction, timeless design, and a serene setting make this a rare opportunity in a premier location.
Public Records
Aug 15, 1968
Sold
$68,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,286 (−23.6%)
$50,450 + $142,228
$192,678
2024
$4,301 (+15.9%)
$50,450 + $142,228
$192,678
2023
$3,712 (−6.6%)
$45,864 + $134,656
$180,520
2022
$3,974 (+4.8%)
$41,184 + $143,443
$184,627
2021
$3,790 (+5.7%)
$33,696 + $120,316
$154,012
2020
$3,586 (+4.0%)
$25,740 + $100,409
$126,149
2019
$3,447 (+3.0%)
$25,740 + $94,778
$120,518
2018
$3,348 (+3.0%)
$25,740 + $89,107
$114,847
2017
$3,251 (−3.2%)
$25,740 + $83,518
$109,258
2016
$3,357 (+6.9%)
$25,740 + $83,518
$109,258
2014
$3,139
$25,720 + $89,840
$115,560
Tax history for 55 Ridgewood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,286 (−23.6%)
$50,450 + $142,228
$192,678
2024
$4,301 (+15.9%)
$50,450 + $142,228
$192,678
2023
$3,712 (−6.6%)
$45,864 + $134,656
$180,520
2022
$3,974 (+4.8%)
$41,184 + $143,443
$184,627
2021
$3,790 (+5.7%)
$33,696 + $120,316
$154,012
2020
$3,586 (+4.0%)
$25,740 + $100,409
$126,149
2019
$3,447 (+3.0%)
$25,740 + $94,778
$120,518
2018
$3,348 (+3.0%)
$25,740 + $89,107
$114,847
2017
$3,251 (−3.2%)
$25,740 + $83,518
$109,258
2016
$3,357 (+6.9%)
$25,740 + $83,518
$109,258
2014
$3,139
$25,720 + $89,840
$115,560
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
450 ft.
Lot size
2.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,614
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Floyd County
APN
I13N055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
S-R
Suburban Residential District
The S-R Suburban Residential District is established for three levels of residential development in addition to all forms of agricultural crop production and forestry: In areas where public sanitary sewer and public water are not available, the S-R District is established to provide areas of primarily low density residential development of one unit per acre.; In areas where public water is available, but not public sanitary sewer, minimum 20,000 sq ft lots are required.; In areas where sanitary sewer and public water are available, the S-R District is established to provide moderately dense, primarily single-family residential development with minimum 7200 sq ft lots.; Manufactured home subdivisions are deemed appropriate in the S-R Residential District within the city and county. Manufactured homes on single parcels outside an established manufactured home subdivision are permitted in this district except a special use permit is required: Within the city; and Within those porions of the county consisting of a land development project in which two or more lots are created, along with streets and utilities needed to support construction of buildings on the lots.; Attached single-family dwelling as defined in Article 8 may be considered appropriate as infill development if the design is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in terms of scale, height, roof pitch, provision of parking, and orientation toward the street. Such development, if approved by Special Use Permit, must meet the standards listed
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Other
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Den, Sun Room
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,614
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Elm Street - Floyd
Middle Or Junior School: Rome
High School: Rome
Location Information
Directions: From Shorter Ave, turn onto Sherwood Road by Shorter University. Turn left onto Rockridge Road. Another Left onto Ridgewood Road. House is on the left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Floyd County
APN: I13N055
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
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Schools
Elm Street Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Rome Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
Rome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$504,000 – $610,000
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