$611,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2025

1428 Sparkling Cove Dr Buford, GA 30518

6 Beds
4 Baths
2,990 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Clubhouse
  • White Oak Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Oversized primary bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this exquisite, three-story home located in the highly sought after Lanier Springs subdivision. From the stack stone accents in the foyer and stunning two-story stone fireplace, and the great room to its fenced backyard, this home offers a perfect combination of luxury and functionality. The main level, both hardwood floors, separate, living and dining room, rooms, a bedroom and full bath and an open floor plan great room and gourmet kitchen. A large trex deck overlooks the wooded yard and it’s relaxing hot tub. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms, including an elegant master suite. A convenient upstairs laundry room features a Maytag washer and dryer. The newly finished basement is a perfect teen or In-law apartment with a bedroom, beautiful, custom bathroom, kitchen area, media room and two additional living areas. Whether you’re entertaining guests or relaxing in your private oasis, this home is designed for modern living at its finest. Great schools, close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Sugar Hill, and Lake Lanier..Owner/Agent listing

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Forbes

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #437003 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Forbes

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #437003 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,900

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $73 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Brick Front
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,990 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on upper level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • White Oak - Gwinnett Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lanier High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 110 Volts
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R7350 438

Community Details

Overview

  • Lanier Springs Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,900

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$73 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Great Room, Stone
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Home Theater, TV Antenna
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Finished, Finished Bath, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement, Family Room, Media Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2990.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Ridge Vents
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Upper Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 875
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Lanier Springs

Schools

  • Elementary School: White Oak - Gwinnett
  • Middle School: Lanier
  • High School: Lanier

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1300
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: R7350 438
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4900.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R7350-438
  • Close Date: 2025-06-10
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: White Oak - Gwinnett
  • High School: Lanier
  • Middle School: Lanier

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Forbes Pondalisa A
Bought by
Rucker Cameron and Rucker Lindsay Dunbar
Seller's Agent
Michael Forbes
Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
Buyer's Agent
Michael Forbes
Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$611,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.99%
Views
155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.15%
Original Mortgage
$599,933
Outstanding Balance
$599,423
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,404

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2011
Sold by
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Fnma
Bought by
Forbes Pondalisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,389
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2010
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bk Na
Bought by
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Fnma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Eric Chafin Home Builders Inc
Bought by
Hwang Ok H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $611,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $177,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $395,598 --
Deed $339,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $599,933 New Conventional
Previous Owner $214,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $167,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $173,389 FHA
Previous Owner $35,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $339,776 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $611,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Sold $611,000 +3.6% $204 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $589,900 -1.7% $197 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 Price Changed $599,900 -0.8% $201 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 For Sale $605,000 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft
02/08/2025 02/08/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Price Changed $605,000 -1.6% $202 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $614,999 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $6,434 $183,760 $24,000 $159,760
2022 $5,355 $183,760 $24,000 $159,760
2021 $4,609 $143,840 $24,000 $119,840
2020 $4,220 $124,320 $20,000 $104,320
2019 $4,092 $124,320 $20,000 $104,320
2018 $4,099 $124,320 $20,000 $104,320
2016 $3,826 $110,760 $18,000 $92,760
2015 $3,335 $90,800 $15,000 $75,800
2014 $3,727 $101,280 $15,000 $86,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7486968

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 7-350-438