La Fayette, Georgia takes its name from the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer who fought alongside George Washington in the Revolutionary War. But the land itself carries deeper, more complicated history: Walker County was carved from Cherokee territory in 1833, and Cherokee Chief John Ross made his headquarters here, leading his people’s fight to remain in Georgia before ultimately guiding them west on the Trail of Tears in 1838. Ross’s log home still stands nearby as a National Historic Landmark. On 11.9 acres in this same historically layered corner of northwest Georgia, a three-bedroom home at 4011 Straight Gut Rd is now listed at $249,999.
Genuinely Spacious Rooms Throughout
Built in 1952, this 2,230-square-foot home keeps the primary bedroom on the main level at a generous 364 square feet, with a second bedroom downstairs in the finished basement alongside a family room. The main level’s living room runs nearly 35 feet long, and the home includes a dedicated office/library, an eat-in kitchen with a pantry, and a laundry room — genuine functional space throughout. Double vanities, a walk-in closet, and a sitting area add comfort to the primary suite, and hardwood flooring runs through the main level.
A Pool, Pasture, and Mountain Views
The property backs up its country setting with real amenities: an in-ground pool, rolling pasture, and genuine mountain and valley views across the 11.9-acre lot. Mature hardwoods frame the land, and a playground is already installed — a practical touch for families with young children. A fenced yard and an additional outbuilding round out the property’s infrastructure, and a metal roof keeps long-term maintenance manageable.
The Practical Details
The home connects to public water, with sewage handled through a septic tank. A security system and smoke detectors are already installed. Annual property taxes run $2,907, and the property is available through an unusually wide range of financing options, including cash, conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, lease purchase, and owner financing.
The Numbers
| Price | $249,999 ($112/sq ft) |
| Location | 4011 Straight Gut Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728 |
| Home Size | 2,230 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 11.9 acres, rolling pasture and wooded |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Water / Sewer | Public / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Central electric |
| Pool | In-ground |
| Views | Mountain and valley |
| Financing | Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, Lease Purchase, Owner May Carry |
| Annual Taxes | $2,907 |
Why La Fayette
La Fayette sits in Walker County at the doorstep of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the oldest and one of the largest military parks in the country, with Chattanooga itself just minutes north. The area balances deep Cherokee and Civil War history with a walkable historic downtown square and easy access to the McLemore Cove Historic District’s rodeo tradition and annual heritage festivals. For a buyer looking for a genuinely spacious home with a pool and real mountain views on real acreage, close to a major regional city, La Fayette offers both history and convenience.
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