NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1943 River Forest Dr Marietta, GA 30068

Estimated Value: $956,000 - $1,033,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,799 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2021

Last sale price $730,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,242/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Clubhouse
  • Wooded Lot
  • Timber Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Rural View

About This Home

As of October 2021

Updated 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home in Walton School District. On an amazing 1 Acre cul-de-sac lot in the desirable neighborhood of River Forest. This custom brick home with side entry garage, beautiful sunroom, back porch is simply perfect. The real hardwood floors are gorgeous and the open floorplan is perfect for entertaining. The soaring ceilings in the great room with its wall of windows and fireplace brings in an abundance of natural light while enjoying complete privacy. The custom kitchen features clean cabinets, stainless steel appliances with plenty of counterspace. Enjoy the spacious dining room, formal living room or office, while guests relax in the private backyard, deck, or sunroom. 4 full bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs, full bedroom and bathroom in basement or terrific entertaining space gives ample room. Spend crisp, cool fall evenings on the screened porch, dining by fireside or watching college football. The primary master suite will welcome you in at the end of a long day. Imagine soaking in the tub after a long day or retreating to the basement for a glass of wine and a good show. Perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac lot at the end of the street with abundant room for parking and maximum privacy.
With a huge flat yard this property could accommodate a pool, plenty of lawn space for sports or additional entertaining! River Forest is truly the lifestyle you’ve been looking for with classy amenities including clubhouse, pool, tennis, and leisurely walking nestled in among the mature trees. Suburban perfection, but minutes to premier shopping, restaurants, and top-rated schools!

Last Listed By

Steve Matthews

Matthews Real Estate Group License #297097 Listed on: 08/12/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x273x178x50x277
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Computer Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Rural Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Timber Ridge - Cobb Elementary School
  • Dickerson Middle School
  • Walton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Dehumidifier
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 110 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 26 / B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01020600190

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • $1,000 Initiation Fee
  • River Forest HOA, Phone Number (615) 406-8008
  • Secondary HOA Phone (615) 406-8008
  • River Forest Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Swim or tennis dues are required
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,905

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

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: 1989
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3899.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 495.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier, Intercom, Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Pantry Walk-In, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4799.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • View: Rural
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Storage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main 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

  • HOA Fee Includes: Reserve Fund, Swim/Tennis
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Master Association Fee: 780
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Required
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 615-406-8008
  • Management Company Email: sarahmcafee13@yahoo.com
  • Management Phone: 615-406-8008
  • Subdivision Complex: River Forest

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: River Forest HOA

Schools

  • Elementary School: Timber Ridge - Cobb
  • Middle School: Dickerson
  • High School: Walton

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9400
  • Lot: 26
  • Land/Lot: 206
  • Deed Book: 15657
  • Deed Page: 2507
  • Plat Book: 90
  • Plat Page: 7
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 74X273X178X50X277
  • Parcel Number: 01020600190
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
  • Green Building Certifications: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6905.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-0206-0-019-0
  • Close Date: 2021-10-22
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Timber Ridge - Cobb
  • High School: Walton
  • Middle School: Dickerson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2023
Sold by
Jennings Matthew
Bought by
Jennings Matthew and Jennings Wenqiu
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$996,709

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,911
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$804,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2023
Sold by
Jennings Matthew
Bought by
Jennings Matthew and Jennings Wenqiu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,911
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$804,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2017
Sold by
Carpenetti Laurae M
Bought by
Carpenetti Louis J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2007
Sold by
Avery Marshall W and Avery Lorene L
Bought by
Carpenetti Louis J and Carpenetti Laurae M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$551,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Jennings Matthew -- None Listed On Document
Jennings Matthew -- --
Carpenetti Louis J -- --
Carpenetti Louis J $551,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jennings Matthew $200,000
Previous Owner Jennings Matthew $548,250
Previous Owner Carpenetti Louis James $467,100
Previous Owner Carpenetti Louis J $50,000
Previous Owner Carpenetti Louis J $551,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Sold $730,000 -1.3% $152 / Sq Ft
09/12/2021 09/12/21 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Price Changed $739,950 -1.3% $154 / Sq Ft
08/12/2021 08/12/21 For Sale $749,950 -- $156 / 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
2024 $8,586 $311,904 $76,000 $235,904
2023 $7,454 $284,748 $62,000 $222,748
2022 $7,468 $258,092 $58,000 $200,092
2021 $6,905 $247,320 $58,000 $189,320
2020 $6,905 $247,320 $58,000 $189,320
2019 $6,905 $247,320 $58,000 $189,320
2018 $6,905 $247,320 $58,000 $189,320
2017 $5,747 $208,904 $51,200 $157,704
2016 $5,748 $208,904 $51,200 $157,704
2015 $4,730 $169,408 $60,800 $108,608
2014 $4,771 $169,408 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6928469

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 01-0206-0-019-0