Experience refined country living on 18+ pristine acres, where timeless design meets serene privacy. This beautifully appointed home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 elegant baths, with tasteful decor flowing seamlessly throughout. Relax on the shady front porch or unwind on the screened back porch. And there are even sweeping views of your private landscape from the second floor. A generous double-car garage provides convenience, while a 24' x 36' metal building with 3 rollup doors offers exceptional space for hobbies, equipment, weddings, or a private workshop. A charming outbuilding named Shelby awaits, perfect as an inspiring art studio, a serene potting shed, or a whimsical playhouse. Every element of this property has been designed to elevate your lifestyle while honoring the beauty and privacy of its natural surroundings. Whether you envision quiet mornings with coffee on the porch, afternoons exploring your acreage, or evenings entertaining under the stars, this estate is your invitation to live beautifully. Could you call today for an appointment because it won't last long? We've also made some improvements on a great home, so look at the EXPLANATIONS in our revised, property disclosure.
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Sold for $500,000
$500,000
425 Motley Dr, La Fayette, GA 30728
3beds
1,620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
18.7 Acres Lot
$495,300 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$1,899 Estimated rent
Home value
$495,300
$391,000 - $629,000
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Tasteful decorBeautifully appointed homeShady front porchScreened back porch
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Listed by:
Maggie P Armstrong 423-400-0062,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Vickie G Dycus, 209492
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1517119
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Description: SCREENED PORCH
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Tub/shower Combo, Breakfast Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Engineered Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,620
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Porch - Screened, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 18.7 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 0497 002b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Combination
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: La Fayette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,414
- Annual tax amount: $2,902
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | $500,000+2%$309/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Contingent | $490,000$302/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000$302/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Contingent | $490,000$302/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000+40%$302/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Listing removed | $349,900$216/sqft |
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| 2/8/2021 | Pending sale | $349,900+4.8%$216/sqft |
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| 2/5/2021 | Sold | $334,000-4.5%$206/sqft |
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| 12/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $349,900+337.4%$216/sqft |
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| 7/23/2015 | Sold | $80,000$49/sqft |
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| 7/1/2014 | Sold | $80,000-58.7%$49/sqft |
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| 7/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $193,900$120/sqft |
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| 5/19/2013 | Pending sale | $193,900$120/sqft |
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| 3/22/2013 | Price change | $193,900-0.1%$120/sqft |
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| 1/4/2013 | Price change | $194,000-9.3%$120/sqft |
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| 8/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $214,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,189 +1.9% | $151,366 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $3,130 +8.6% | $142,922 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $2,883 +15.4% | $128,199 +27.5% |
| 2022 | $2,497 +28.3% | $100,526 +44.9% |
| 2021 | $1,947 +8.4% | $69,391 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $1,796 +0.8% | $61,217 |
| 2019 | $1,782 -10.7% | $61,217 |
| 2018 | $1,996 -0.1% | $61,217 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $1,997 | $61,248 |
| 2016 | $1,997 +22.6% | $61,248 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $1,629 +8.3% | $56,996 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $1,505 | $57,059 |
| 2013 | $1,505 | $57,059 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30728
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Naomi Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Lafayette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Lafayette High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Naomi Elementary
- 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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