BIG POTENTIAL, GENEROUS ACREAGE, AND ROOM FOR ALL YOUR PROJECTS! An exciting investment opportunity awaits at 278 North Avenue in Fairmount! Built in 1938 and situated on approximately 0.85 acres, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers approximately 1,672 square feet of current living space, original hardwood floors, two functioning coal fireplaces located in 2 separate bedrooms, and vintage architectural character ready to be brought back to life. A covered wraparound front porch with classic brick columns adds timeless curb appeal and creates an inviting outdoor living space. Beyond the home, this property offers exceptional features that add versatility, functionality, and value! A standout feature is the impressive, custom-built detached workshop, measuring approximately 30' x 50' and offering an estimated 1,500 square feet of workspace with concrete flooring, electrical connections, and additional overhead loft storage. Equally impressive is the property's generous parking capacity, featuring a concrete driveway, covered carport, and expansive gravel parking area with room to accommodate approximately 8 or more vehicles. Adding to the property's appeal, the home underwent a complete roof replacement in 2016 with 40-year architectural shingles. A portion of the backyard is fully fenced and enclosed, providing a secure, dedicated outdoor space ideal for pets, children, and everyday enjoyment. A rare combination of space, utility, and potential that is difficult to find! Whether you're an investor searching for your next renovation project, a contractor needing workspace, or a buyer seeking additional room for vehicles, equipment, and hobbies, this property offers versatility that's hard to overlook. With its substantial lot, existing architectural character, and impressive outdoor utility, the possibilities for transformation are exciting. For investors seeking their next renovation project or buyers looking to create something uniquely their own, this property presents an opportunity to capitalize on an existing footprint, generous lot size, and timeless character. The property requires some renovation and is being sold strictly AS-IS. Bring your contractor and explore the possibilities at 278 North Avenue!
Coming soon 10/15
$160,000
278 North Ave, Fairmount, GA 30139
3beds
1,672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.85 Acres Lot
$221,700 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
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Lali Ortiz Lali.ortiz@compass.com,
Compass
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10872521
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,672
- Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,672
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Attached, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Level
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: F120A 059
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Brick, Wood Siding, Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat/Camper/Van Prkg, Park
- Subdivision: RANSOM ROGERS SURVY F02Z
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fairmount
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,885
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Estimated market value
$221,700
$191,000 - $251,000
$1,757/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2016 | Sold | $58,000-22.7%$35/sqft |
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| 8/8/2016 | Pending sale | $75,000$45/sqft |
Source: REALTY DONALD RAY & ASSOC INC #7606843 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2016 | Price change | $75,000-16.6%$45/sqft |
Source: REALTY DONALD RAY & ASSOC INC #07606843 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,900$54/sqft |
Source: REALTY DONALD RAY & ASSOC INC #07606843 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,885 +77.3% | $61,920 +81.5% |
| 2024 | $1,063 +130.2% | $34,120 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $462 +2.4% | $32,440 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $451 +25.5% | $30,800 +24.2% |
| 2021 | $359 -2.9% | $24,800 -2.1% |
| 2020 | $370 | $25,320 |
| 2019 | $370 +1.1% | $25,320 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $366 +69.8% | $24,400 +16.6% |
| 2017 | $216 +16% | $20,920 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $186 -63.2% | $19,000 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $505 +1% | $18,680 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $500 | $17,886 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $39,396 +90% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,733 -0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $20,887 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,703 -2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $21,157 +2.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,681 +0.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $20,578 +1.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $20,248 +4.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $19,450 +78.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,912 |
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Neighborhood: 30139
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairmount
- Middle: Red Bud
- High: Sonoraville
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






