Located on one of Mariettas most storied streets, 490 Chowning Place is a rare gem, a meticulously designed replica of Colonial Williamsburg architecture set in the heart of the Kennesaw Avenue Historic District. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers one-level living with unmatched charm, character, and location. Inside, you'll find wide plank real pine floors, 9-foot ceilings, and an open living and dining concept anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with quartz countertops, modern appliances, and a bright eat-in breakfast areaperfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The oversized primary suite features a fully renovated bathroom with granite counters and a subway-tiled walk-in shower. Outside is a large private brick courtyardfully fenced, lushly landscaped, and ideal for relaxing or gathering with guests. Additional features include a detached two-car garage, authentic wood siding, and a prime location near Wellstar Hospital, Mariettas most prominent antebellum and historic homes, and all the dining, shopping, and culture of the Marietta Square. Located in a highly sought-after community, this home offers a rare blend of historic character and modern comfortan opportunity not to be missed.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Interior Features
- High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Other Rooms
Appliances
- Laundry Features: In Hall
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Brick
- Heating Features: Central
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Open Concept
- Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Cabinets White, Other Surface Counters, Solid Surface Counters
Exterior and Lot Features
- Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Pool and Spa
Land Info
- Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
- Lot Size Acres: 0.045
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1960
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 400
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Swim, Sewer
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 400
School Information
- Elementary School: West Side - Cobb
- High School: Marietta
- Middle School: Marietta
Amenities and Community Features
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 281
- Tax Block: 4
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cobb - GA
- Directions: From Exit 265, go west towards downtown Marietta (North Marietta Parkway.) Take a left onto Church Street and an immediate right onto Kennesaw Avenue. The Commons Subdivision is down on left side (Brick gate house located at entrance). Parking spaces on left hand side after entering.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: The Commons
- Parcel Number: 16108500220
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1404
- Subdivision: The Commons
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1560
- Year Built: 1973
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1560
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 52
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Shingle, Composition
- House Style: Colonial
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Available
- Water Source: Public
