NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1959 River Forest Dr Marietta, GA 30068

Estimated Value: $926,000 - $1,035,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,948 Sq Ft
$332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2024

Last sale price $930,000 $315 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,182/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Deck
  • Timber Ridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2024

This exceptional Brick Traditional Home located in East Cobb's desirable River Forest Neighborhood has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated. Nestled on a magnificent, landscaped lot on a cul-de-sac street, this family friendly home has been freshly painted inside and out. Gleaming hardwood floors are throughout the main level. The fully renovated kitchen has white cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances including a new dishwasher and cooktop. The adjoining breakfast/keeping room offers access to the expansive back deck and spectacular backyard. Living Room/Office on the main floor with French doors for privacy. Separate, spacious dining room off of kitchen for easy entertaining. Comfortable and inviting family room with fireplace, wet bar and built-in cabinetry, and it opens into the light filled sunroom, deck and lush backyard. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms with an oversized primary suite with sitting room, large private ensuite bath which features a double vanity, jetted tub, shower, and roomy walk-in closet. 3 additional generously sized secondary bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms can easily accommodate your family and any over night guests. The terrace level offers additional space for everyone to enjoy, offering a media room/rec room and home office space with full bath and abundant storage in the unfinished area. Entertain friends and family on the expansive newly stained deck which can easily accommodate large gatherings. The private, fully fenced stunning backyard offers so many areas to enjoy with stone walking paths, eye catching landscaping and many areas to play in or explore. Additional features include a covered patio off the terrace level with outdoor storage closet, upstairs cedar closet, walk-in pantry, and oversized laundry/mudroom with back stairway access. Active HOA community w/Swim, tennis, and neighborhood clubhouse. Minutes away from Roswell/Canton Street, Chattahoochee River Boardwalk, Azalea Park, Gold Branch Park, Shops, Retail & Restaurants. Convenient to all major transportation corridors. Award winning schools of excellence- Timber Ridge, Dickerson and Walton make this a wonderful place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Cunningham

Harry Norman Realtors License #183918 Listed on: 03/21/2024

Harry Norman Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Ariel Starke

Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l License #396809

Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,839

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Keeping Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Convection Oven
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,800 Initiation Fee
  • Association fees include swimming, tennis
  • River Forest Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Swim Team
  • Tennis Club
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,839

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick/Frame, Brick 3 Side, Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Financing Type: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .52
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden, Sprinkler System
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room, Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 900
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s), Tennis Team

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 1800
  • Association Fee Includes: Swimming, Tennis

Schools

  • Elementary School: Timber Ridge
  • High School: Walton
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Dickerson
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Timber Ridge
  • Middle School: Dickerson
  • High School: Walton

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1839

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Harman Charles E and Harman Carol O
Bought by
Varia Ankit L and Varia Brittney
Seller's Agent
Carole Cunningham
Harry Norman Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Ariel Starke
Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-5.58%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$978,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.71%
Original Mortgage
$744,000
Outstanding Balance
$736,738
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,234

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Harman Charles E
Bought by
Harman Charles E and Harman Carol O
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Varia Ankit L $930,000 None Listed On Document
Harman Charles E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Varia Ankit L $744,000
Previous Owner Harman Charles E $120,000
Previous Owner Harman Charles E $165,830
Previous Owner Harman Charles E $167,261
Previous Owner Harman Charles E $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $930,000 +0.5% $315 / Sq Ft
03/29/2024 03/29/24 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Price Changed $925,000 -6.1% $314 / Sq Ft
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $985,000 -- $334 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $8,419 $279,248 $76,000 $203,248
2023 $1,839 $249,884 $62,000 $187,884
2022 $1,992 $231,960 $58,000 $173,960
2021 $1,971 $224,980 $58,000 $166,980
2020 $1,971 $224,980 $58,000 $166,980
2019 $1,971 $224,980 $58,000 $166,980
2018 $1,971 $224,980 $58,000 $166,980
2017 $1,653 $199,232 $51,200 $148,032
2016 $1,658 $199,232 $51,200 $148,032
2015 $1,655 $163,472 $60,800 $102,672
2014 $1,694 $163,472 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Carole Cunningham

    Harry Norman Realtors

    (770) 597-6319

    12 Total Sales

    Carole Cunningham
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  • Ariel Starke

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ariel Starke

    Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

    (470) 585-4303

    67 Total Sales

    Ariel Starke
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10269779

Georgia MLS

APN: 01-0206-0-011-0

Georgia Cobb County Marietta 30068

1959 River Forest Dr, Marietta, GA

This home is located at 1959 River Forest Dr, Marietta, GA 30068 since 21 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $978,634, approximately $331 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 1959 River Forest Dr is a home located in Cobb County with nearby schools including Timber Ridge Elementary School, Dickerson Middle School, and Walton High School.

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