Picturesque Intown living with loads of character in desirable College Heights. Five minutes from downtown, & a brisk walk to restaurants. Painted Brick 3 BR 3 BA w sunroom, LR, large DR, Kitchen open to den, large bed down and bath, 2 BR 2 BA up. Walk in pantry & laundry room. Beautiful flagstone patio, private back yard. 2 car garage w/ unfinished huge open space above which is ready to be finished. Partially framed for a separate studio apartment with parking access from rear alley. This home sits at the top of the "circle" in the keystone position, very good location. Greenspace in center of shorter circle is fantastic for activities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Bill Temple• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
180 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,214
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Floyd County
APN
I13Z468
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
Garage
Has Garage
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Gas, Central Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 2734
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 2734
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven
Laundry Features: In Hall
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter, Gas Log
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Elm Street
Middle Or Junior School: Rome
High School: Rome
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 9 Shorter Circle, Rome GA 30165
City: Rome
County Or Parish: Floyd
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30165
Country: US
District: 23
Subdivision Name: College Heights
Coordinates: -85.193394,34.263221
Directions: From downtown Rome, take Shorter Avenue west, turn left on Shorter Circle just past Shorter College entrance. House is at the top of the hill in the center.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,214
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Floyd County
APN: I13Z468
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 42
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Conditions: Historic
List Price: 389900
Search Price: 369900
Close Price: 369900
Listing Id: 20115609
Original List Price: 399900
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-04-12
Close Date: 2023-06-30
Listing Contract Date: 2023-04-02
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-05-25
Off Market Date: 2023-05-25
Around this home
Schools
Elm Street Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Rome Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Rome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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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
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$379,000 – $458,000
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