A place where the road slows, the land opens, and time feels different. Set across 88 sweeping acres, this remarkable Northwest Georgia estate is more than a home—it is a destination. Pasture rolls gently into wooded acreage, water reflects changing skies, and a lodge-style residence anchors the landscape with quiet confidence. Inside, over 8,400 square feet of living space blends rustic architecture with refined comfort. Exposed beams, natural materials, and multiple fireplaces create warmth and authenticity, while expansive rooms and flowing layouts allow the home to host with ease or retreat in complete privacy. Every window frames the outdoors, making the land an ever-present backdrop. The primary suite offers a sanctuary of its own, while additional living areas, bonus rooms, and sun-filled spaces provide flexibility for gatherings, extended stays, or creative pursuits. Outdoors, porches, decks, a pool, and open land invite endless possibilities—from peaceful mornings by the pond to evenings spent entertaining under the stars. This is a property that inspires vision: a private retreat, a legacy estate, or a luxury lodge-style escape designed to be shared and remembered. Private yet connected, secluded yet accessible—this is Northwest Georgia living at its most compelling.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
1478 Shinbone Valley Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728
5beds
8,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
88.88 Acres Lot
$1,099,200 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,158 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,099,200
$1.04M - $1.17M
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Exposed beamsNatural materialsMultiple fireplacesLodge-style residenceWater reflects changing skies
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacob Calvert 404-480-4663,
Ansley Real Estate Christie's Int'l Real Estate
Bought with:
FMLS Support
CoreLogic
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1526606
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Double Shower, Breakfast Nook, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: Other
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Basement, Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,440
- Total interior livable area: 8,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,440
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other, Paved
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Indoor, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 88.88 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Lake on Lot, Meadow, Many Trees, Pasture, Paved, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0439 011a
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Other
Community
- Community features: Lake
Location
- Region: La Fayette
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-24.1%$130/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1526606 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,450,000$172/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10671813 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $1,450,000-12.1%$172/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10671813 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$195/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10671813 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$195/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1526606 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$195/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7702941 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$195/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10671813 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$195/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10671813 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,241 +3.7% | $492,660 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $9,876 -17.8% | $456,720 -17.4% |
| 2023 | $12,018 +19.1% | $553,134 +32% |
| 2022 | $10,091 +4% | $419,145 +15.3% |
| 2021 | $9,699 +17.4% | $363,579 +22.6% |
| 2020 | $8,262 +0.8% | $296,538 0% |
| 2019 | $8,194 -10.9% | $296,572 +0% |
| 2018 | $9,193 +3.9% | $296,538 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $8,850 | $283,836 |
| 2016 | $8,850 +26% | $283,836 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $7,026 +23.5% | $266,719 |
| 2014 | $5,691 | $266,719 +0% |
| 2013 | $5,691 | $266,718 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30728
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gilbert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Lafayette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 6/10Lafayette High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gilbert Elementary School
- Middle: LaFayette Middle
- High: LaFayette High
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Walker County
- Lafayette
- 30728
- 1478 Shinbone Valley Rd