$309,900

474 Lake Howard Rd La Fayette, GA 30728

Estimated payment $1,804/month

Total Views 1,343
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
$180 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Rural View
  • Corner Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

Modern farmhouse charm just minutes from Queen City Lake, hiking & biking trails, and downtown LaFayette — all within a 35-minute drive to Chattanooga! This beautifully updated 3BR/1.5BA home features a spacious main-level primary bedroom, two cozy upstairs bedrooms with dormer nooks, and a bonus office space at the top of the stairs — great for remote work or study. The kitchen has been upgraded with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets, open shelving, and stainless appliances. The open living area includes custom built-ins and updated lighting, while the full-length front porch with wood posts and a classic porch swing adds the perfect touch of southern charm. Out back, enjoy the screened-in porch and large, fenced yard — ideal for kids, pets, or entertaining. A stylish, move-in ready home in a peaceful setting with easy access to outdoor recreation and city convenience! Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Jason Maples

Grinnell Realty LLC License #315424 Listed on: 07/25/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Pam Maples

Grinnell Realty LLC License #202924

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Screened Porch
  • Rural Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • North Lafayette Elementary School
  • Lafayette Middle School
  • Lafayette High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Sewer Not Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0323 015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,111

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • Lot Size: 0
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 17364
  • Co List Office Phone: 706-996-2340
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Hwy 27 south through Chickamauga, GA, Once into Lafayette, turn left on Lake Howard. House is on the right at the 4-way. Driveway comes off McCarter Rd.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1722.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1722.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 0323 015
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: North LaFayette Elem School
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: LaFayette Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: LaFayette High
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1110.77
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1722.0
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Home Warranty YN: No
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 41817.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Features Tub Shower Combo: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block2: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Appliances WasherDryer5: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Fencing Wood4: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Covered: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features Split Bedrooms2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater2: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type County Road: Yes
  • View Rural2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Not Available: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Split Bedrooms, Tub/shower Combo
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Blinds
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Community Features:None4: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Privacy, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Rural
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Rear Porch
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Aluminum Frames: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Open Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete3: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: North LaFayette Elem School
  • High School: LaFayette High
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaFayette Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41817.6
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 0323 015

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1110.77

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $1,352 $54,691 $5,760 $48,931
2023 $1,319 $52,042 $5,760 $46,282
2022 $1,180 $43,382 $3,840 $39,542
2021 $1,117 $36,730 $3,840 $32,890
2020 $970 $29,888 $3,840 $26,048
2019 $986 $29,888 $3,840 $26,048
2018 $791 $29,888 $3,840 $26,048
2017 $1,068 $29,888 $3,840 $26,048
2016 $818 $28,131 $3,800 $24,331
2015 $845 $27,441 $5,492 $21,949
2014 $550 $27,441 $5,492 $21,949
2013 -- $27,440 $5,492 $21,948
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $309,900 +313.2% $180 / Sq Ft
09/21/2024 09/21/24 Off Market $75,000 -- --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $75,000 -6.1% $44 / Sq Ft
01/25/2016 01/25/16 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2015 12/31/15 For Sale $79,900 -- $46 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $75,000 --
Foreclosure Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $73,500 --
Deed $65,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $55,000 --
Deed $40,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $15,800 --
Deed -- --
Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $141,636 FHA
Previous Owner $80,419 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1517374

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 0323-015