MLS# 7759337 – 562 Old Alabama Road Se, Cartersville, GA 30120

Property Description

Nestled just off Old Alabama Rd in the City of Cartersville, this exceptional Southern Living ‘Josiah Smith Custom Home’ sits on 6+ acres. The waterfront estate along the Etowah River offers a rare combination of comfortable privacy and refined river front living all within a convenient access to I-75. The custom designed 3800+ square foot features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with thoughtfully curated finishes throughout. The enclosed backyard is designed for both entertaining and relaxation, complete with a spacious covered back porch, salt water pool, pool house with half bath,storage/playhouse, pergola, and vegetable garden surrounded by mature trees and established landscaping. The room windows captures beautiful outdoor views, making this home a true birdwatchers’ paradise. Inside the home, craftsmanship immediately stands out. The main level showcases 100+ year old heart pine flooring reclaimed from a historic nearby home. While a striking foyer chandelier salvaged from a courthouse in South Georgia adds distinctive architectural character. The living room/study features a spacious closet and opens onto the side porch and overlooks the fountain garden creating a peaceful retreat. The dining room offers generous space for entertaining, gas fireplace, with a convenient access to the kitchen. The foyer opens into an expansive open concept living and kitchen area designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living. The large family room with a gas fireplace blends effortlessly into the kitchen that opens onto the covered back porch overlooking the pool and backyard. The Chef ‘s kitchen features custom cabinetry, stone counter tops, Sub Zero appliances, and a spacious causal dining area with stunning views. A well appointed scullery (back kitchen) includes a wet bar, appliance storage, and additional cabinetry. A large rear entry connects to the 2 car garage with an unfinished room above-ideal for future expansion studio, or additional guest accommodations. Upstairs in the primary suite offers a spacious sleeping area and luxurious bath with dual vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub, linen closet, and expansive custom closet. Adjacent to the suite is a private office,sitting area and conveniently located to the large laundry room. Two additional bedrooms share a large full bath, one to include built in book shelves and a desk, while the other offers abundant closet and storage space. A peaceful wooded path leads to a beautifully 2025 restored River Cabin retreat directly on the Etowah River. This charming cabin serves perfectly as a guest house, office, or private get away. Large windows provide serene river views,and the open floor plan includes a spacious living area with masonry fireplace, full kitchen, new appliances, full bath and laundry nook. A full length deck faces the river only 50 feet away,and graveled patio with the fire pit offering memorable views of the river. Completing the property is a private boat ramp allowing you to launch and retrieve your boats directly from your own land. This ONE OF A KIND Estate blends timeless materials,thoughtful designs,exceptional outdoor living and an extraordinary opportunity to live a River Front Dream.

Property Details and Features

Property Access
Road Frontage Type: “State Road”
Road Surface Type: “Concrete”

Appliances & Equipment
Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Double Oven”, “Dryer”, “Gas Cooktop”, “Gas Oven”, “Gas Range”, “Indoor Grill”, “Range Hood”, “Refrigerator”, “Self Cleaning Oven”, “Washer”
Other Equipment: “Satellite Dish”

Basement
Basement: “None”

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
3 total bathrooms

Bedrooms
Bedrooms Total: 3
Features: “Oversized Master”, “Sitting Room”

Building
Architectural Style: “Cabin”, “Colonial”, “Traditional”
Building Area Total: 3868
Common Walls: “No Common Walls”
Construction Materials: “Blown-In Insulation”, “Brick 4 Sides”, “HardiPlank Type”
Levels: “Two”
Year Built: 1994

Community
Community Features: “None”

Cooling
Cooling: “Ceiling Fan(s)”, “Central Air”, “Dual”, “Electric”, “Zoned”

Dining Room
Features: “Seats 12+”, “Separate Dining Room”

Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features: “None”

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: “Garden”, “Private Entrance”, “Private Yard”, “Rain Gutters”, “Storage”
Patio And Porch Features: “Breezeway”, “Covered”, “Front Porch”, “Rear Porch”, “Side Porch”

Fence
Fencing: “Back Yard”, “Fenced”, “Wood”

Fireplaces
Features: “Brick”, “Electric”, “Factory Built”, “Family Room”, “Ventless”
2 total fireplaces

Floors
Flooring: “Carpet”, “Stone”, “Tile”, “Wood”

Garage
2 garage spaces

Water Features
Water Body Name: None
Waterfront Features: “River Front”

Heating
Heating: “Central”, “Electric”, “Forced Air”, “Zoned”

Home Owner’s Association
Second Association Fee: $0

Interior Features
Features: “Bookcases”, “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Crown Molding”, “Disappearing Attic Stairs”, “Double Vanity”, “Entrance Foyer”, “Entrance Foyer 2 Story”, “High Ceilings 9 ft Main”, “High Speed Internet”, “Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures”, “Recessed Lighting”, “Walk-In Closet(s)”

Kitchen
Room Kitchen Features: “Breakfast Bar”, “Breakfast Room”, “Cabinets Other”, “Keeping Room”, “Kitchen Island”, “Pantry”, “Pantry Walk-In”, “Solid Surface Counters”, “Stone Counters”, “View to Family Room”

Laundry
Features: “Electric Dryer Hookup”, “Laundry Room”, “Mud Room”, “Sink”

Listing
Current Price: $1,750,000
Days On Market: 5
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-23
Mls Status: Active
On Market Date: 2026-04-23
Price: $1,750,000
Standard Status: Active

Location
City: Cartersville
County Or Parish: Bartow – GA
State Or Province: GA
Subdivision Name: N/A

Lot
Acres: 6
Dimensions: 0x0x0x0
Features: “Back Yard”, “Front Yard”, “Irregular Lot”, “Landscaped”, “Level”, “Stream or River On Lot”

Primary Bathroom
Features: “Double Vanity”, “Separate Tub/Shower”, “Soaking Tub”

Miscellaneous
Horse Amenities: “Pasture”

Energy Saving
Green Energy Efficient: “None”
Green Energy Generation: “None”

Parking
Parking Features: “Attached”, “Covered”, “Garage”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Garage Faces Side”, “Level Driveway”, “RV Access/Parking”
Parking Total: 2

Pool
Features: “Fenced”, “In Ground”, “Private”, “Salt Water”
Private Pool

Property
Other Structures: “Guest House”, “Pergola”, “Pool House”, “Storage”, “Workshop”
Property Condition: “Resale”
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
View: “Pool”, “River”, “Trees/Woods”

Roof
Roof: “Shingle”

Schools
Elementary School: Cartersville
High School: Cartersville
Middle Or Junior School: Cartersville

Security Features
Security Features: “Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)”, “Fire Alarm”, “Security Gate”, “Security Lights”, “Security System Owned”, “Smoke Detector(s)”

Sewer
Sewer: “Septic Tank”

Spa
Features: “None”

Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $4,640
Tax Parcel Letter: C103-0001-008
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities
Electric: “110 Volts”, “220 Volts”
Utilities: “Cable Available”, “Electricity Available”, “Natural Gas Available”, “Phone Available”, “Underground Utilities”, “Water Available”
Water Source: “Public”

Windows
Features: “ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows”, “Insulated Windows”, “Plantation Shutters”