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.
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.
FMLS #5803952
May 16, 2017
Sold
$116,000
$64/sq ft
Apr 7, 2017
Contingent
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Feb 10, 2017
Listed
$119,000
$66/sq ft
1920 FARM HOUSE WITH ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS AND MUCH MORE. HOME HAS 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 BATH BUT HAS AN UNFINISHED SIDE PORCH WITH ANOTHER BATHROOM THAT HAS BEEN STARTED. HOME IS AS IS, SO GREAT FOR AN INVESTOR OR SOMEONE WHO WANTS A PROJECT! ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN UPDATED. HOME ALSO HAS STREET FRONTAGE ON FAYETTEVILLE ROAD. LARGE BARN AND OUT BUILDING MAKE THIS FIXER UPPER A STEAL FOR FULTON COUNTY. CONVENIENT TO ATLANTA,FAYETTEVILLE AND FAIRBURN. COME SEE THE POSSIBILITIES TODAY!
GAMLS #8133597
May 16, 2017
Sold
$116,000
$64/sq ft
Mar 28, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 10, 2017
Listed
$119,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 2002
Sold
$88,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1998
Sold
$21,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$886 (+7.3%)
$35,840 + $47,480
$83,320
2024
$825 (+149.7%)
$24,240 + $14,640
$38,880
2023
$331 (−59.9%)
$24,240 + $14,640
$38,880
2022
$824 (+4.1%)
$29,280 + $33,080
$62,360
2021
$792 (−47.9%)
$23,560 + $14,200
$37,760
2020
$1,519 (+4.9%)
$23,280 + $14,040
$37,320
2019
$1,447 (+1.5%)
$22,840 + $13,800
$36,640
2018
$1,425 (−2.4%)
$22,840 + $13,800
$36,640
2017
$1,461
$22,320 + $13,480
$35,800
2016
$1,461 (−0.3%)
$21,480 + $14,360
$35,840
2015
$1,465 (−5.2%)
$21,480 + $14,360
$35,840
2014
$1,545 (+8.5%)
$21,480 + $14,360
$35,840
2012
$1,424 (−24.1%)
$21,480 + $14,360
$35,840
2011
$1,875 (+2.9%)
$21,480 + $14,360
$35,840
2010
$1,822 (+2.8%)
$18,360 + $30,640
$49,000
2009
$1,773
$18,360 + $30,640
$49,000
2008
$1,773
$18,360 + $30,640
$49,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,816
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,816
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fulton County
APN
09F050100230044
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
AG-1
Agricultural District
The AG-1 District is intended to encompass lands devoted to agricultural uses and low density residential use, single-family subdivisions and conservation subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairburn, GA • 30213
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4640 Gordon St
$485,819
$12K under list price of $498K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $295K to $355K.