226 Lee Avenue, Chickamauga, GA 30707 (MLS# 1535006)

226 Lee Avenue, Chickamauga, GA 30707

$1,265,000

Built in the 1840s, this extraordinary historic estate is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Chickamauga.

Once owned by Tom Lee, brother of prominent local figure Gordon Lee — for whom Gordon Lee High School is named — the property offers a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of local history.

2.24 acre lot within walking distance to historic downtown Chickamauga.

Main home, carriage home, garage, carport, gazebo, pool and pool house.

With steps to second level bedroom, office and spacious storage attic.

Original heart pine wood flooring throughout most of main level.

Living room centrally located between dining room and bedrooms.

Enter the bedroom, sitting room or dining room from living room.

Seat 12+ guests in your beautiful dining room.

Located adjacent to kitchen and living room. Ideal for entertaining.

Well lit kitchen with a view of the maintained grounds.

Plenty of storage with some original cabinetry and some newly installed.

Relax in the sitting room and enjoy a good read.

Double vanities, marble counters, soaring ceilings

Spacious primary bedroom with built in bookcases, high ceilings and original woodwork.

One closet in bedroom and a walk in closet adjacent to bedroom.

Original a coal burning fireplace and currently not functioning.

Spacious second bedroom on main level with ensuite bathroom.

Original heart pine flooring in this welcoming entryway.

Additional bedroom and office/play area in spacious attic. Currently not conditioned but mini split could be added.

Use this space as an office, playroom, living room, etc. Options are endless.

Cathedral ceilings with a magnificent view of the well maintained grounds.

Enjoy dining and relaxing with friends and family in the oversized screened porch.

Lots of storage in this laundry room conveniently located adjacent to living room.

This guest home has a double sided fireplace. It could function as a mother in law suite, office, or rental income. With its own separate entrance. Plumbed and wired.

Just a few more steps to convert to mother in law suite, teen suite, office or rental income.

Original double sided fireplace serves as a focal point for both sides of this adorable guest home that once served as housing for staff.

This original smoke house now serves as additional storage. It could be a garden shed or house chickens.

This original gazebo is screened and serves as a grilling area. So many options for using this space on the grounds.

Enjoy summers entertaining and relaxing in the pool and pool house with kitchen, living room and toilet. It is everything you need to vacation at home!

Relax with friends and family in the pool house.

Enjoy the massive hardwoods that shade the 2.24 acres in the heart of downtown.

3,256 SF Estate home with adjacent gazebo

Enter into the screened porch from this entrance or additional entrance on opposite side.

Enter the screened porch from carport on this side.

Original carriage house is two stories. Now functions as a garage. Dirt floors and horse stalls are on lower level.

Rear drive onto property from 8th Avenue

Highly acclaimed Gordon Lee High School within walking distance of the home.

The Lee family name remains woven into the fabric of the community, most notably through the renowned Gordon-Lee Mansion, one of the area’s most treasured antebellum homes.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,256 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 97,574 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,265,000 List Date: 5/19/2026 Last Modified: 7/03/2026

Overview

Description

Built in the 1840s, this extraordinary historic estate is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Chickamauga. Once owned by Tom Lee, brother of prominent local figure Gordon Lee — for whom Gordon Lee High School is named — the property offers a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of local history. The Lee family name remains woven into the fabric of the community, most notably through the renowned Gordon-Lee Mansion, one of the area's most treasured antebellum homes. Owning this remarkable property is more than purchasing a home — it is becoming part of the enduring story and architectural legacy of historic Chickamauga. Rich with timeless craftsmanship and authentic details, the home features original pine hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, soaring 10-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, substantial wood doors, and oversized original windows that fill the home with natural light and unmistakable Southern grandeur. Four original fireplaces further enhance the … (Read more) Built in the 1840s, this extraordinary historic estate is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Chickamauga. Once owned by Tom Lee, brother of prominent local figure Gordon Lee — for whom Gordon Lee High School is named — the property offers a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of local history. The Lee family name remains woven into the fabric of the community, most notably through the renowned Gordon-Lee Mansion, one of the area’s most treasured antebellum homes. Owning this remarkable property is more than purchasing a home — it is becoming part of the enduring story and architectural legacy of historic Chickamauga. Rich with timeless craftsmanship and authentic details, the home features original pine hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, soaring 10-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, substantial wood doors, and oversized original windows that fill the home with natural light and unmistakable Southern grandeur. Four original fireplaces further enhance the warmth, elegance, and character found throughout the residence. Inside of this 3,256 SF home, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a well-appointed kitchen, and an elegant formal dining room designed for classic Southern entertaining. Towering 10-foot ceilings, substantial original wood doors, intricate moldings, and oversized original windows flood the home with natural light while creating an unmistakable sense of grandeur and charm. Relax on the expansive front porch with a glass of sweet tea and enjoy peaceful afternoons, or retreat to the private screened porch overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds. Situated on an extraordinary 2.24 acre lot, the property features a stunning 20×40 in-ground swimming pool with an accompanying pool house complete with kitchen and half bath — ideal for entertaining family and guests. Historic outbuildings, including the original smokehouse and a charming gazebo, further enhance the estate’s authentic Southern appeal.

Supplements: The guest house, featuring two separate living areas and two fireplaces, offers endless possibilities for a mother-in-law suite, guest accommodations, or income-producing rental potential. The original carriage house, now serving as a garage, still retains its historic lower-level horse stall — a rare and fascinating nod to the property's past. A … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1535006

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 3256
Living Area: 3256
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1840
ADU YN: No
STVR YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: Yes
Attached Carport YN: No
Carport Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2.24
Lot Size Square Feet: 97574.4
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.24 acres
Association YN: No
View YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 388.51

Property Features

Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Electric Water Heater; Free-Standing Gas Range; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Awning(s); Outdoor Kitchen; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Other; See Remarks Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Gas Log Flooring: Brick; Hardwood; Marble; Tile Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Heating: Natural Gas Interior Features: Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; Crown Molding; Double Vanity; En Suite; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Natural Woodwork; Primary Downstairs; Sitting Area; Walk-In Closet(s) Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Parking Features: Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Gravel; Off Street; On Street Sewer: Public Sewer Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Documents: GA Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-18
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 226
Street Name: Lee
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Walker
State: GA
Postal Code: 30707
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Built in the 1840s, this extraordinary historic estate is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Chickamauga. Once owned by Tom Lee, brother of prominent local figure Gordon Lee — for whom Gordon Lee High School is named — the property offers a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of local history. The Lee family name remains woven into the fabric of the community, most notably through the renowned Gordon-Lee Mansion, one of the area's most treasured antebellum homes. Owning this remarkable property is more than purchasing a home — it is becoming part of the enduring story and architectural legacy of historic Chickamauga. Rich with timeless craftsmanship and authentic details, the home features original pine hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, soaring 10-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, substantial wood doors, and oversized original windows that fill the home with natural light and unmistakable Southern grandeur. Four original fireplaces further enhance the warmth, elegance, and character found throughout the residence. Inside of this 3,256 SF home, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a well-appointed kitchen, and an elegant formal dining room designed for classic Southern entertaining. Towering 10-foot ceilings, substantial original wood doors, intricate moldings, and oversized original windows flood the home with natural light while creating an unmistakable sense of grandeur and charm. Relax on the expansive front porch with a glass of sweet tea and enjoy peaceful afternoons, or retreat to the private screened porch overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds. Situated on an extraordinary 2.24 acre lot, the property features a stunning 20×40 in-ground swimming pool with an accompanying pool house complete with kitchen and half bath — ideal for entertaining family and guests. Historic outbuildings, including the original smokehouse and a charming gazebo, further enhance the estate's authentic Southern appeal.
Directions: HWY 27 SOUTH to Chickamauga. Right onto Lee and Gordon Road. Follow straight through red light into downtown Chickamauga. Home will be on your left as you enter downtown Chickamauga.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03T16:03:03Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03T16:03:03Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-19

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 4

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: GA
Listing Agent’s License Number: 391845
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: GA
Listing Office’s License Number: 58336

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: July – 03 – 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.