Cave Spring, Georgia takes its name from a natural limestone cave and mineral spring that still flows today, producing more than 2 million gallons of crystal-clear water a day from inside Rolater Park, just off the town square. It’s a small town — around 1,200 people — but one with a genuinely deep history, sitting along the Trail of Tears and just minutes from Chubbtown, a community founded in 1846 by Henry Chub, a free Black landowner, that became a self-governing settlement for formerly enslaved families. A three-bedroom country-style home at 1657 Chubb Rd SW, named for that same history, is now listed at $224,900 on 5 acres just outside town.
A Straightforward Country Home
Built in 1995, this 1,228-square-foot home follows a Country architectural style with wood siding and a composition roof, set up as one-and-a-half stories with all three bedrooms and the main bathroom on the first level. Inside, beamed ceilings add some visual character to the otherwise practical layout, with ceramic tile and laminate flooring throughout and a single fireplace. Central heating and air conditioning cover both comfort needs year-round, and the home includes 220-volt electric service.
Parking is handled by a two-car carport, and a deck off the back gives access to the property’s city view — a slightly unexpected feature for a 5-acre rural lot, but one that adds a bit of everyday scenery beyond just trees and open land.
Five Acres, Straightforward and Usable
The lot is a clean rectangular 5 acres, giving a buyer flexibility without unusual shape constraints to work around. There’s no fencing currently in place and no additional outbuildings, so this is more of a blank slate than a fully built-out homestead — appealing to buyers who want acreage to develop on their own terms rather than working around existing structures. Public water service reaches the property, while sewage runs through a septic tank, and natural gas and cable are both available on site.
The Practical Details
The home has a crawl space foundation rather than a basement, and features include natural gas and cable availability alongside the electric and public water hookups. There’s no HOA, no subdivision, and no community restrictions to navigate. Annual property taxes come in at $1,819, and the home has been on the market for 9 days as of this listing, with a virtual tour available for buyers who want a first look online.
The Numbers
| Price | $224,900 ($183/sq ft) |
| Location | 1657 Chubb Rd SW, Cave Spring, GA 30124 |
| Home Size | 1,228 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 (1 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 5 acres, rectangular |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Water / Sewer | Public water / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Central / central air |
| Parking | 2-car carport |
| HOA | None |
| Annual Taxes | $1,819 |
Why Cave Spring
Cave Spring sits about 17 miles southwest of Rome, Georgia, close enough for easy errands and work commutes while keeping the feel of a genuinely small Southern town. Beyond the cave and spring that give the town its name, visitors and residents alike have access to the historic town square, the Vann Cherokee Cabin marking an early stop on the Trail of Tears, and the nearby remnants of Chubbtown itself. For a buyer looking for real acreage minutes from a town with this much layered history — Cherokee heritage, Civil War-era hospital use, and a self-governing Black settlement all within a few miles — Cave Spring offers a setting that’s hard to replicate.
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