Discover nearly 50 acres of opportunity atop beautiful Mount Alto in Rome, Georgia. This exceptional property offers breathtaking long-range views, abundant privacy, and the perfect setting to build your dream home, family estate, or private retreat while remaining just minutes from downtown Rome. With approximately 49.87 acres of wooded landscape, the property provides multiple possibilities for recreation, investment, or future development. Utilities are available nearby, providing the convenience of modern amenities while preserving the tranquility of a mountain setting. Whether you're searching for a secluded homesite, a weekend getaway, or a long-term investment, this rare offering combines natural beauty, accessibility, and exceptional potential.
Gorgeous southeast views atop Mount Alto for your dream home with two potential buildable lots. Or, have a weekend escape within minutes of downtown Rome. Drone photo taken from next door to allow drone access.
Public Records
May 7, 2021
Sold
$55,000
Public Records
Apr 13, 2017
Sold
$466,000
Public Records
Jan 18, 1994
Sold
$10,000
Public Records
Jun 13, 1980
Sold
$29,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,571 (+25.1%)
$54,857
2024
$1,256 (−0.2%)
$54,857
2023
$1,258 (+92.8%)
$43,886
2022
$653 (−8.9%)
$43,886
2021
$717 (+12.4%)
$22,000
2020
$638 (+1.3%)
$20,946
2019
$629 (+15.2%)
$20,946
2018
$546 (−83.8%)
$18,153
2017
$3,379 (+3.6%)
$18,797 + $119,600
$138,397
2016
$3,263 (+3.3%)
$18,797 + $119,600
$138,397
2014
$3,158
$18,760 + $114,514
$133,274
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Zoning
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49.87 Acres
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County
Floyd County
APN
H14Z079
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
S-R
Suburban Residential District
The S-R Suburban Residential District is established for3 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 1 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 7,200 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 subdivision are permitted in this district except where a Special Use Permit is required: Within the city; and Within those portions of the county consisting of a land development project in which 2 or more lots are created in, 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 in Section 4.1.28.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rome, GA • 30165
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Mount Alto Rd SW
$495,650
$53K under list price of $549K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $292K to $587K.