Beautifully maintained and full of character, this home sits on just shy of an acre in one of Cumming’s most charming, non-HOA neighborhoods. It feels like stepping into a time capsule of the late 80s and early 90s, offering a rare glimpse of what a brand-new home from that era truly looked like, while also presenting an incredible opportunity for future updates. The layout is both functional and timeless, featuring a primary bedroom on the main level and three additional bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. The home has been meticulously cared for over the years, making it an ideal candidate for someone who appreciates its original charm or for a buyer looking to renovate and add value. Updated homes in this neighborhood have sold in the $500s to $600s, highlighting the strong upside potential. One of the true standouts of this property is the lot. The long driveway leads to a welcoming front porch, creating instant curb appeal and a sense of privacy rarely found today. The large front yard frames the home beautifully, while the backyard is a peaceful retreat. From the covered back porch, you can enjoy the wooded surroundings year-round, and once the leaves are in during spring and summer, the backyard becomes completely private with no visible neighbors. The neighborhood itself offers a quiet, established feel without the restrictions of an HOA, allowing homeowners the freedom to truly enjoy their property. Located in the award-winning Denmark High School cluster, this home combines location, lot size, charm, and potential in a way that is increasingly hard to find. Whether you’re looking for a home to enjoy as-is, a renovation project with proven resale upside, or simply a property with land, privacy, and character, this is a rare opportunity in Forsyth County.
Pending
Price cut: $50K (5/13)
$400,000
1940 Commonwealth Ct, Cumming, GA 30041
4beds
1,848sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1985
0.85 Acres Lot
$409,900 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 149 days |
- 223 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephen Roos,
Realty One Group Edge 404-275-2984,
Amanda Miller,
Realty One Group Edge
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7712845
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: None
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished Bath,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,843
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 110 046
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Commonwealth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cumming
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $367,960
- Annual tax amount: $371
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$409,900
$389,000 - $434,000
$2,480/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$216/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $400,000-11.1%$216/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7712845 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$244/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10687944 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Pending sale | $450,000$244/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10687944 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$244/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7712845 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371 -7.5% | $147,184 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $401 +33.1% | $144,984 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $301 -27.7% | $136,388 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $417 +9.9% | $125,812 +47% |
| 2021 | $379 | $85,568 +3.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,956 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $379 +3.9% | $81,784 +44.9% |
| 2017 | $365 | $56,452 |
| 2016 | $365 | $56,452 |
| 2015 | $365 +7.8% | $56,452 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $339 | $53,400 |
| 2013 | $339 -0.1% | $53,400 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $339 -0.6% | $53,856 -4.4% |
| 2011 | $341 | $56,348 -19.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,860 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,860 |
| 2008 | -- | $69,860 +6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $65,760 |
| 2006 | $220 | $65,760 |
| 2005 | $220 +2.1% | $65,760 +10% |
| 2004 | $216 -14.6% | $59,760 |
| 2003 | $253 +36% | -- |
| 2002 | $186 -6% | -- |
| 2001 | $198 -79.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $982 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Commonwealth
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Shiloh Point Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Piney Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Denmark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silver City
- Middle: Piney Grove
- High: Denmark
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Forsyth County
- Cumming
- 30041
- Commonwealth
- 1940 Commonwealth Ct
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