$440,000
SOLD APR 15, 2022

1581 Scales Creek Rd Homer, GA 30547

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,393 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$184 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Rural View
  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Oversized primary bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2022

Picture perfect “farmhouse chic” ranch nestled in the foothills of NE Georgia Mountains, Banks County. Enter in through a traditional foyer that then walks into this impressive open floor plan boasting LVP scratch-resistant hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stack stone fireplace, stainless steel appliances, hand planed-stained beams, and barn doors that accent throughout. The oversized owner suite and en suite with tile shower and massive walk-in is a must-have feature. And you have to love the dual access to the laundry room from the master and secondary bedrooms! Enjoy your breezy screen porch-patio and cool nights by the firepit. Backyard has privacy fence, extended sod/remainder seeded and strawed, amazing pool newly installed w/wrought iron fence (20 amp) separate slab for rec vehicle (30 amp), metal shop and carport for added storage or activities. This home is truly immaculate. It gives the advantage of buying new construction with all of the upgrades completed and in place. Everything has been finished, welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Ramsey

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #375516 Listed on: 03/10/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Pace

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #375418

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,415

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,393 Sq Ft Home
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Rural Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Banks County Elementary And Middle School
  • Banks County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Magnolia Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number B38 051L

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,415

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Legal Description: Magnolia Est Lt 8 PB F-132
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 2393.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: RV/Boat Storage
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Storage
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Vinyl
  • View: Rural
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: Magnolia Estates

Schools

  • Elementary School: Banks County
  • Middle School: Banks County
  • High School: Banks County

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot: 8
  • Section G M D: 120
  • Deed Book: 478
  • Deed Page: 871
  • Plat Book: F
  • Plat Page: 132
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 87120
  • Parcel Number: B38 051L
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1415.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: B38-051L
  • Close Date: 2022-04-15
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Creek

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Banks County
  • High School: Banks County
  • Middle School: Banks County

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2022
Closed on
Apr 18, 2022
Sold by
Poole Christopher
Bought by
Shropshire Anthony N
Seller's Agent
Michele Ramsey
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Pace
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$218,550
Outstanding Balance
$204,198
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$327,190

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2020
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Briggslee Creek Homes Llc
Bought by
Pool Christopher
Seller's Agent
Laura Beth Maloof
Progressive Realty, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Commings
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$244,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.66%
Original Mortgage
$240,463
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $440,000 --
Limited Warranty Deed $244,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $218,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,463 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $525,000 -3.2% $219 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $542,500 +23.3% $227 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $440,000 -2.2% $184 / Sq Ft
03/14/2022 03/14/22 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2022 03/10/22 For Sale $450,000 +83.7% $188 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $244,900 0.0% --
01/22/2020 01/22/20 For Sale $244,900 0.0% --
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2020 01/12/20 For Sale $244,900 -- --
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
2024 $3,474 $176,315 $11,200 $165,115
2023 $3,474 $160,967 $11,200 $149,767
2022 $2,796 $133,058 $11,200 $121,858
2021 $2,189 $110,849 $10,000 $100,849
2020 $1,415 $61,702 $10,000 $51,702
2019 $169 $7,344 $7,344 $0
2018 $132 $5,649 $5,649 $0
2017 $134 $5,467 $5,467 $0
2016 $137 $5,467 $5,467 $0
2015 $208 $5,467 $5,467 $0
2014 $208 $8,832 $8,832 $0
2013 -- $8,832 $8,832 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7014649

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: B38-051L