$1,386,000

Situated on 2.51 private acres in Rome's desirable College Heights neighborhood, this beautifully renovated 1953 four-sided brick home offers timeless Southern architecture, exceptional living space, and extensive modern upgrades. Surrounded by mature landscaping and wooded acreage adjoining the picturesque grounds of Shorter University, the property provides a rare combination of… Read More privacy, acreage, and convenience to downtown Rome. A stately columned front porch welcomes you into a home featuring spacious living areas, abundant natural light, refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and distinctive architectural details. The completely renovated kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, a breakfast room, and a butler's pantry. Additional main-level highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a sunporch, two fireplaces, a handsome paneled study, and two bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms. One main-level suite offers an accessible, thoughtfully designed layout ideal for guests, extended family, or convenient everyday living. Upstairs, a beautiful spiral staircase and separate rear staircase lead to three additional bedrooms, including a newly renovated primary suite with a Bain soaking tub, double quartz vanity, and Kohler fixtures. Generous storage includes an expansive cedar closet. Extensive improvements throughout the home include a new roof, updated plumbing, modernized electrical systems, three new main electrical panels, two tankless water heaters, refinished floors, and renovated bathrooms. The expansive walk-out lower level offers exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, a home office, fitness studio, recreation room, or workshop. Currently featuring a den with fireplace, bedroom, laundry room, half bath, second large den, and former darkroom, this level has received significant infrastructure upgrades, including new flooring, PEX plumbing, extensive electrical wiring, dedicated high-voltage service, and plumbing provisions for a future bathroom. Interior and exterior access further enhance its versatility. Outside, a private brick courtyard garden, established landscaping, mature trees, and 2.51 acres of wooded grounds create a peaceful retreat in one of Rome's most established residential neighborhoods. A rare opportunity to own a renovated brick home with acreage, flexible living spaces, and classic Southern character in College Heights, Rome, Georgia. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Hardy Realty & Development Company [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

149

Last Updated

Oct 31, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

6,132

Lot Size

2.51 Acres

Year Built

1953

MLS Number

10777625

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater

Basement

Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Building

Built in 1953, Living area: 6132, Levels: Three Or More, Construction Materials: Brick

Community

None

Cooling

Central Air

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s)

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces, Basement, Family Room, Gas Log

Floors

Hardwood, Tile

Heating

Heat Pump

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0, Fee Includes: None

Interior Features

Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath

Laundry

In Basement, In Hall

Lot

2.51 acres, Level, Private, Sloped

Parking

Garage

Property

Resale

Roof

Composition

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: I13Z 496, Annual Amount: $9,305.8, Year: 2025

Utilities

Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Source: Public, 220 Volts, Generator

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