NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1661 Rays Church Rd Bishop, GA 30621

Estimated Value: $824,000 - $1,121,116

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,851 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2014

Last sale price $395,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 138% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,314/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • High Shoals Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of April 2014

Country living at its best! Home is situation at end of a long winding driveway, in a private setting on the back of property. 12.98 acres with 3bed 3.5 bath home, 2 car garage with bonus room, master on the main, heated/cooled sunroom overlooking pond. Approximately 3/5 of the pond is on property and well stocked. In addition, shop with 2 overhead doors, mudroom and office. Horse barn with concrete floors, fencing and site for arena. 2nd well services shop. Home features rocking chair front porch, atrium, vaulted ceilings, gas logs in fireplace, custom mantle and bookcases framing fireplace, sunroom, kitchen overlooking pond with hard surface countertops, Jenn-Air stove, two storage pantries, butler's pantry and large laundry room w/deep well sink. Master on the main w/large bathroom and walk-in closet. 2 Bedrooms upstairs, both with full baths. Access to bonus room from upstairs bedroom or stairway from main. HVAC systems are professionally serviced biannually and have 4 zones that cover the entire house including the sunroom and bonus room, with main system having dual heat capability. Crawl space is easily accessible with moisture barrier in place and allows for easy service of systems and inspection. Central Vacuum system. Nice deck, professional landscaping, drainage, roadways and irrigation system that is supported by pump from spring fed pond. Campsite borders neighboring creek. Zoned agricultural, with lots of mature pines and hardwoods. A wonderful country estate setting. Public school system considered one of the best in the state!

Last Buyer's Agent

Ina Miller

Ivey & Company of Athens, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,577

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 12.98

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rustic Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Brick
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • High Shoals Elementary School
  • Malcom Bridge Middle School
  • North Oconee High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number A 05 014L

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,577

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Central Vacuum,Security System
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Subdivision Name: No Recorded Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Rustic
  • Reso Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Acres: 12.98
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Other
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Malcom Bridge Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 12.98
  • Parcel Number: A 05 014L
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3577.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: High Shoals Elementary
  • HighSchool: North Oconee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Marks Melissa M
Bought by
Marks Family Trust and Marks Melissa Tr
Current Estimated Value
$939,529

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2020
Sold by
Marks Melissa M
Bought by
Marks Melissa M and Marks Daniel R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2013
Closed on
Apr 15, 2014
Sold by
Lidgett Diana L
Bought by
Marks Melissa M
Buyer's Agent
Ina Miller
Ivey & Company of Athens, Inc.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2012
Closed on
Jul 30, 2012
Sold by
Heard Roland Shaefer
Bought by
Lidgett Diana L and Lidgett James G
Seller's Agent
Sharon Michael
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather McElroy
BHHS Georgia Properties (Athen
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-17.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Marks Family Trust -- --
Marks Melissa M -- --
Marks Melissa M $395,000 --
Lidgett Diana L $370,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Marks Melissa M $264,800
Previous Owner Marks Melissa M $316,000
Previous Owner Lidgett Diana L $296,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Sold $395,000 -1.0% $139 / Sq Ft
03/16/2014 03/16/14 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2013 12/20/13 For Sale $399,000 +7.8% $140 / Sq Ft
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Sold $370,000 -17.6% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2012 06/30/12 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2012 02/10/12 For Sale $449,000 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

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 $4,000 $373,780 $195,194 $178,586
2023 $4,000 $351,413 $180,737 $170,676
2022 $5,986 $278,999 $144,590 $134,409
2021 $5,482 $236,807 $112,857 $123,950
2020 $5,070 $218,668 $110,644 $108,024
2019 $4,489 $193,588 $92,204 $101,384
2018 $4,279 $180,668 $80,177 $100,491
2017 $4,085 $172,464 $72,888 $99,576
2016 $3,806 $160,674 $61,654 $99,020
2015 $3,750 $161,023 $61,654 $99,369
2014 $3,511 $146,550 $50,954 $95,595
2013 -- $143,108 $51,481 $91,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: CM936253

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: A05-0-14L