$575,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
3 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,188 Sq Ft
36,590 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pool House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 7 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2025

GRIFFIN'S MOST BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC GEM KNOWN AS "THE BELL HOUSE" was built in 1870 and has the elegance of a bygone era. This iconic home is beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated. Situated on a picturesque corner lot, this 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath offers timeless character featuring original heart pine floors, gorgeous antique chandeliers and intricate woodwork, 12' ceilings and 7 fireplaces. Front porch opens into the main foyer with parlor, sitting room and reading room or music room. Separate cozy room for your private office. Elegant dining room seats 12 with fireplace and beautiful chandelier. The kitchen blends seamlessly with the home's character while featuring some modern stainless appliances, ample cabinetry and a center island. This spacious 4188 sq ft home is nestled on 0.86 acres. The elegant master bedroom suite was added in 1974 with His & Her updated bathrooms. You will love the gorgeous sunroom complete with wet bar and large Anderson Windows all across the back of the room opening onto the gardens, pool, pool house, firepit and beautiful fountain which provides the perfect spot to enjoy quiet mornings or evening gatherings. The home is surrounded by lush landscaping, mature trees and vibrant flowering shrubs which all adorn the immaculate professional landscaped yard. Plus, the detached two car garage with additional cozy apartment featuring living room, nice kitchen and upstairs master suite with three closets and master bathroom. Great for a rental property or teenager/in-law suite. The expansive yard provides ample space for outdoor activities and extra parking. Just seconds from downtown Griffin shops and restaurants. Golf cart friendly area. This one-of-a-kind property is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of architectural history. This home is move-in ready. A piece of Griffin's History!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Slade

Murray Company, Realtors License #155141 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

April English

Southern Realty Group of GA, Inc. License #243490

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 0.84 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Crescent Road Elementary School
  • Rehoboth Road Middle School
  • Spalding High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,507

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0.84 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1870
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .84
  • Other Sturctures: Garage(s), Guest House, Pool House
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 4188
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Room
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4188
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4188
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Side/Rear Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, In Mud Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Crescent Road
  • High School: Spalding
  • Middle School: Rehoboth Road

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 2

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 7

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6507

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Sisk Kirby B
Bought by
Millwood Drive Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathy Slade
Murray Company, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
April English
Southern Realty Group of GA, Inc.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.01%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$573,696

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,304
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.43%
Original Mortgage
$904,500
Outstanding Balance
$831,418
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
-$257,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Sisk Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Sisk Kirby B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Sisk Kirby B
Bought by
Sisk Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Bell Leila Searcy Fortune
Bought by
Sisk Kirby B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,875
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Newton Bell J
Bought by
Bell Jewell N Jr Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1959
Bought by
Bell J Newton
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $575,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $157,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $904,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $223,875 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $575,000 -4.0% $137 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,074 $185,262 $28,160 $157,102
2024 $6,919 $181,182 $24,080 $157,102
2023 $6,918 $168,650 $24,080 $144,570
2022 $5,798 $145,086 $24,080 $121,006
2021 $5,156 $129,026 $24,080 $104,946
2020 $5,117 $128,043 $24,080 $103,963
2019 $2,883 $70,834 $27,090 $43,744
2018 $2,742 $67,268 $27,090 $40,178
2017 $2,506 $67,268 $27,090 $40,178
2016 $2,964 $70,568 $30,100 $40,468
2015 $3,013 $70,568 $30,100 $40,468
2014 $2,999 $70,568 $30,100 $40,468
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10528359

Georgia MLS

APN: 022-09-005

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