Description
Situated on 2.51 private acres in Rome's desirable College Heights neighborhood, this beautifully renovated 1953 four-sided brick home offers timeless Southern architecture, exceptional living space, and extensive modern upgrades. Surrounded by mature landscaping and wooded acreage adjoining the picturesque grounds of Shorter University, the property provides a rare combination of privacy, acreage, and convenience to downtown Rome. A stately columned front porch welcomes you into a home featuring spacious living areas, abundant natural light, refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and distinctive architectural details. The completely renovated kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, a breakfast room, and a butler's pantry. Additional main-level highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a sunporch, two fireplaces, a handsome paneled study, and two bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms. One main-level suite offers an accessible, thoughtfully designed layout ideal for guests, extended family, or convenient everyday living. Upstairs, a beautiful spiral staircase and separate rear staircase lead to three additional bedrooms, including a newly renovated primary suite with a Bain soaking tub, double quartz vanity, and Kohler fixtures. Generous storage includes an expansive cedar closet. Extensive improvements throughout the home include a new roof, updated plumbing, modernized electrical systems, three new main electrical panels, two tankless water heaters, refinished floors, and renovated bathrooms. The expansive walk-out lower level offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, a home office, fitness studio, recreation room, or workshop. Currently featuring a den with fireplace, bedroom, laundry room, half bath, second large den, and former darkroom, this level has received significant infrastructure upgrades, including new flooring, PEX plumbing, extensive electrical wiring, dedicated high-voltage service, and plumbing provisions for a future bathroom. Interior and exterior access further enhance its versatility. Outside, a private brick courtyard garden, established landscaping, mature trees, and 2.51 acres of wooded grounds create a peaceful retreat in one of Rome's most established residential neighborhoods. A rare opportunity to own a renovated brick home with acreage, flexible living spaces, and classic Southern character in College Heights, Rome, Georgia.
Details
| MLS # | 7781684 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1953 |
| Days On Site | 161 |
| Listing Provided By | Hardy Realty and Development Company | Molly Kelly Steeves |
Features
| Bed(s) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 7 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,132 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Acreage | 2.51 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Other |
Interior
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Fireplaces Total | 3 |
| Fireplace Features | Basement, Family Room, Gas Log |
| Window Features | Plantation Shutters |
| Room Kitchen Features | Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Pantry |
| Room Dining Room Features | Seats 12+ |
| Laundry Features | In Basement, In Hall, Upper Level |
Exterior
| Accessibility Features | Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s) |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Private Yard |
| Lot Features | Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded |
| Construction Materials | Brick, Brick 4 Sides |
| Roof | Composition |
| Fencing | None |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s) |
Parking
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Garage |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Electric | 220 Volts, Generator |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 9306 |
|---|---|
| Tax Block | 0 |
| Tax Legal Description | Pb3-162 Ll239 242 23/3 |
| Tax Lot | 2 |
| Tax Parcel Letter | I13Z-496 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
Location
| Community Features | None |
|---|
Area Information
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd GA |
| City | Rome |
| Zip Code | 30165 |
| Area | Floyd GA |
| Community Name | College Heights |
| School District | Rome |
| Elementary School | Elm Street - Floyd |
| High School | Rome |
| Listing VS Median (in College Heights) | |
Price: $1,386,000 low | high Med: $377,500 sqft: 6,132 low | high Med: 2,378 $ / sqft: $226 low | high Med: $160 On site: 161 low | high Med: 92 | |
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| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd GA |
| City | Rome |
| Zip Code | 30165 |
| Area | Floyd GA |
| Community Name | College Heights |
| School District | Rome |
| Elementary School | Elm Street - Floyd |
| High School | Rome |
| Listing VS Median (in College Heights) | |
Price: $1,386,000 low | high Med: $377,500 sqft: 6,132 low | high Med: 2,378 $ / sqft: $226 low | high Med: $160 On site: 161 low | high Med: 92 | |
 | $1,386,00021 Rockridge Road SwRome, GA 30165 |