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4640 Gordon Street

South Fulton, GA 30213
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,816

Sqft

Acres5

Acres(Lot)

Long before the surrounding world began to speed up, Water Oak Farm stood quietly taking root in the historic enclave of Fife. Settled in the 1850s, Fife's roots run deep so deep that several of the neighbors can still trace their lineage back to those original founders. Around 1915, Mary Owen's father built this Craftsman style farmhouse at Wateroak Farm in the heart of this historic haven. Mary grew up within its walls and spent her entire life here, filling the home with warmth, love, and memory until passing on at the age of 103. Mary was a pianist and played at the nearby Bethany Methodist Church. Her old piano came with the house. In the years that followed, the property passed to its next two dedicated stewards - craftsmen, musicians, and artists who kept its cultural spirit alive by hosting intimate house shows and community gatherings. Today, that rich legacy lives on through a thoughtful, artful restoration that seamlessly bridges history with creative style. Step onto the expansive covered front porch or the freshly built side porch and experience the peaceful rhythm of country living just minutes from the city. Inside, soaring 10 ft ceilings rise above rich, original heart pine floors, custom built-ins, and original, decorative fireplaces that anchor the rooms. An extra-wide hallway flows naturally from the open, spacious living area into the dining room. The main living areas connect seamlessly to a custom-designed kitchen with granite countertops, complete with a conveniently located laundry room offering ample storage space just off the kitchen. Bright and inviting, a cozy sunroom is accessible from both sides of the main living space. The bedrooms are remarkably huge, offering spacious retreats accented by original decorative fireplaces. Throughout the home, the current owners made an art project of the renovations from the custom travertine shower, herringbone wood floor, and whimsical vintage door knobs to the beaded wainscoting ensuring both the bathroom and living spaces reflect an artist's touch tailored for comfortable living Outside, five acres unfold as a true homestead sanctuary. The majestic namesake oak shades the house from the afternoon sun and the house stays cool on the hottest days. A gentle roundabout driveway brings you to the workshop not just a shed, but a full structure under its own roof (featuring a new roof on the house and the outbuilding), with a large open bay and oversized double doors for vehicles, equipment, or ambitious projects, plus two adjoining rooms ready to become a studio, workshop annex, or creative hideaway. From there, the land stretches out with road frontage along Fayetteville Road holding exciting potential for an extra building site anchoring this property with a visible, accessible presence. Back toward the house, a seasonal garden, fruit trees including plum, pear, and blueberry, and sweet muscadine vines climb in the sun. An underground spring runs through part of the property, keeping the soil naturally rich and damp. Picture pasturing sheep and goats under quiet skies, stepping outside to gather what you've grown, and filling your glass with the pure clarity of tested well water. And when your vision grows beyond what you see here, a large expandable attic waits above ready to be finished into additional living space, a guest suite, or whatever comes next. This low-tax, efficient haven offers that rare thing: rural freedom and community heritage, wrapped in timeless charm.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $498,000

AD Id : 91311092

MLS Id : 10848292

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 5 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,816 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $886

Year Built : 1915

Garage : 6

County : Fulton

Subdivision: Woodbury

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 3 Room Type: Family Room,Sun Room Window Features: Insulated Windows

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 0 Full Baths Main: 2 Baths Full Lower: 0 Baths Full Upper: 0

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Well Water BodyName: None Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Kitchen Information

    Kitchen: Solid Surface Counters,Walk-in Pantry Dining Room: Separate Room

    Interior Features

    Bookcases,High Ceilings Flooring: Hardwood,Pine,Tile

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer

    Utilities

    Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available
  • Cooling Features

    Central Air

    Energy

    Green Energy: Appliances Electric: 220 Volts

    Heating Source

    Central

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 0

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1915 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Crawl Space Common Walls: No Common Walls Levels: One Property Age: 111
  • Exterior Features

    Lighting

    Foundation

    Block
  • Laundry Features

    Other

    Patio And Porch

    Porch

    Fencing

    Back Yard,Other

    Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding

    Property Condition

    Resale

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 5 Land Lot: 0 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Level,Pasture,Private
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Fife City: South Fulton State: GA Directions: use gps Property Status: New

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $498,000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $886 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Block: 0 Tax Lot: 0
  • Home Warranty

    Home Warranty Paid: No

  • Parking Information

    Parking: 6 Parking Features: Off Street,Parking Pad,Storage
  • Homeowners Association Information

    Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Oakley High School: Creekside High School Bus: Yes Middle School: Bear Creek Middle School Bus: Yes Source Neighborhood: Fife
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/18/2026 @ 03:42

MLS: 10848292 LISTED BY: Audrey Ferguson, HomeSmart 404-876-4901 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

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