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703 Forrest Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
$529,000
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full, 1 half
- Sq ft
- 4,309
- Price per sq ft
- $123
- Year built
- 1825
- Lot
- 0.68 acres
About this home
Historic charm with modern comfort in this beautifully updated 1825 farmhouse in Rockmart! This remarkable 5BR/3.5BA home offers spacious one-level living filled with character, including soaring 14-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, six fireplaces (five ventless gas), multiple living spaces, and distinctive architectural details. Featured on the Rockmart Tour of Homes, this one-of-a-kind property beautifully blends its historic character with thoughtful modern updates. The updated kitchen and bathrooms provide today's conveniences, while the oversized primary suite features double vanities, a separate tub, zero-entry shower, and large walk-in closet. Major improvements include a tankless water heater, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing in 2019. Outside, enjoy a durable metal roof, fenced backyard, multiple porches and decks, and a spacious screened-in back porch that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Rockmart, restaurants, shopping, schools, and local parks, this distinctive farmhouse offers generous living space, modern updates, and the character that's hard to find in newer homes.
- Listed
- May 19, 2026
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2026, 7:41 PM ET
- Property type
- Residential, Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- NA
- FMLS #
- 7772971
- County
- Polk - GA
Interior
- Interior features
- Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 6
- Fireplace features
- Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room, Stone
- Basement
- Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Kitchen
- Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Other
- Primary bathroom
- Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Other
- Levels
- One
- Main-level bedrooms
- 5
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Accessibility features
- Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Kitchen Appliances, Accessible Washer/Dryer
- Windows
- Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows
Exterior
- Exterior features
- Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
- Patio and porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Construction materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Fencing
- Back Yard, Chain Link
- Pool features
- None
- Private pool
- No
- Spa
- None
- View
- Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront
- None
- Dock
- None
- Foundation
- Block, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot & parking
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.68
- Lot dimensions
- 194 x 200
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard
- Parking
- Deeded, Driveway, Level Driveway
- Total parking spaces
- 5
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Electric
- 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Energy efficiency
- Water Heater
HOA & taxes
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- 0
- Annual tax amount
- 6088
- Tax year
- 2025
Schools & community
- Elementary school
- Van Wert
- Middle school
- Rockmart
- High school
- Rockmart
- Subdivision
- NA
- County
- Polk - GA
- Community features
- Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park
Construction
- Architectural style
- Farmhouse
- Year built
- 1825
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Condition
- Resale
- Building area (total)
- 4309
Location
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