2928 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30507
About This Home
Built in 1930 and fully renovated for modern living, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath Gainesville granite cottage sits on 1.72 acres and offers a rare combination of historic character, substantial updates, and approachable value. The renovation includes major improvements to the home's plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior finishes, kitchen, and exterior living areas, while preserving the distinctive native-stone exterior, masonry chimney, and classic cottage form that give the property its identity. Conveniently located along Old Cornelia Highway with easy access to Gainesville, this is a character-rich home with fresh systems, usable acreage, and presence that has endured for nearly a century.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Concrete,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: None
- Laundry features: Other
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bath Finished,Concrete,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Other,Roommate Plan
- Flooring: Other,Sustainable
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 949
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Other
- Cooling features: Electric,Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 949
- Total interior livable area: 949 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 15021C000022
- Special condition: Historic
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Chain Link,Other
- Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse,No Dock Rights
- Waterbody name: None
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 1.72 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $97 | $1,164 |
| Property Taxes | $158 | $1,896 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $1,864 | $22,368 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $245,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2023-11-15 | Sold | $75,000 |
| 2022-08-26 | Sold | $45,000 |
| 2022-08-15 | Pending sale | $99,000 |
| 2022-08-10 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
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