Escape to Your Own Private Retreat on ~5.7 Acres in the Model School District! Nestled among the trees, this classic brick ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and potential. Featuring a partially updated interior and serene outdoor amenities, this home is ready for your finishing touches to transform it into something truly special. The updated eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an island with built-in cabinetry, stylish new lighting, and hardware—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the durability of LVP flooring alongside the timeless warmth of hardwoods throughout much of the home. A large bonus room adds versatility—perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Thoughtful touches like a cedar closet in the front bedroom add to the uniqueness of this property. Outside, you'll find two carports: a 2-car detached carport with electricity and storage, plus a 1-car carport. Relax and enjoy the tranquil setting with a small pond, fountain, and a spacious patio featuring an in-ground mini-pool—your own backyard escape. While some renovation work remains, this home offers a rare opportunity to create a dream property in a peaceful setting with so much already in place.
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$175,000
217 Bells Ferry Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161
2beds
1,465sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
5.7 Acres Lot
$305,900 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,519 Estimated rent
Home value
$305,900
$281,000 - $333,000
$1,519/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 10:53pm
Listing Provided by:
Christie Welch Carroll,
Prestige Home Brokers 678-747-9930,
Grant Garab,
Prestige Home Brokers
Bought with:
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7562243
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Other
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,465
- Total interior livable area: 1,465 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,465
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 5.70 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Additional parcels included: K12Z0027
- Parcel number: K12Z 024
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick 4 Sides
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Near Schools
Location
- Region: Rome
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $175,000+6.1%$119/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7562243 | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$113/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10508278 | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000$113/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7562243 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $422 +5.3% | $70,455 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $401 +3% | $66,042 +38.2% |
| 2022 | $390 +0.8% | $47,778 +30.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30161
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Model Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Model High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Model Middle SchoolGrades: 5-7Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Model
- Middle: Model
- High: Model
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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