$275,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

196 Elm St Menlo, GA 30731

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,979 Sq Ft
1.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Seasonal View
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Lot
  • Adirondack Style Architecture
  • Loft

About This Home

As of August 2025

Lovely bungalo tucked in a secluded glade atop Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA.Recently completely remodeled with 2 new baths, wooden flooring, painted inside and out, new roof 2023 and rescreened front porch. The downstairs consists of kitchen with all appliances included, large shady front porch running the length of the house looking out over lightly wooded yard on a quite street, large living room with floor to ceiling mountain rock wood burning rock fireplace with inside wood box and trap to clean ashes caught in bin upon cleaning. The newly remodeled downstairs bath boasts large GE 4.8 cubic foot washer and dryer and tub and shower with vanity. The upsrtairs consists of 2 bedrooms with master adjacent to remodeled half bath. The second bedroom is perfect for children or guests with single beds or an efficient office space with 2 closets. New lattice work has been added to the exterior of the house as well as having just been painted. Three new central heat and air splits have just been installed, two 18000 and one 9000 BTU. All electrical has just been rewired including GFCI outlets, all new plumbing installed, new cast iron fire pit complete with genuine adirondack chairs, and 2 large screen televisions are selling with the home. Selling completely furnished, including silverware, china and firepit, this house is move in ready. The furnishings include many antiques and comfortable seating pieces for a cozy retreat. A graceful circular driveway provides ample parking and easy access into the home. The yard is equipped with electric fence for dogs and is nestled in the middle of 1.13 lightly wooded acres providing ample shade and privacy yet being within a mile of the flashing light at top of mountain in Cloudland. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Cloudland community where there is a wonderful sense family with old world charm. The house is within 3 miles from Menlo Ga where there is a grocery store with deli, post office, diner, hardware store, feed store and gas staion. There is ample room on the lot for expansion if you desire a master on the main. Combo lock on front door provided. Don't miss this opportunity for the perfect weekend or permanent home high above the clouds in beautiful Cloudland, GA Shown by appointment only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Woodward

Hardy Realty & Development Company License #102936 Listed on: 06/08/2025

Hardy Realty & Development Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Woodward

Hardy Realty & Development Company License #102936 Listed on: 06/08/2025

Hardy Realty & Development Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.31 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Adirondack Style Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Rough-Sawn Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,979 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Seasonal Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Menlo Elementary School
  • Summerville Middle School
  • Chattooga High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cloudland Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 260

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,425

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 01
  • Section: 13
  • Year Built: 1979
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Adirondack
  • Upper Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.31
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Total Finished Area2: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1979
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1979
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Separate Shower
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 138.959

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Rough-Sawn Lumber
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Seasonal View

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Menlo
  • High School: Chattooga
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Summerville
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Menlo
  • Middle School: Summerville
  • High School: Chattooga

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 260
  • Deed Book: 735
  • Deed Page: 574
  • Plat Book: 11

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1425

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Koss Paul L
Bought by
Adams Vicki Moss and Adams Tom
Seller's Agent
Comps Only
COMPS ONLY
Buyer's Agent
Heather Nicely
Century 21 BELLORA
List Price
$159,500
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2020
Sold by
Frost Christina M
Bought by
Koss Robert J and Koss Paul L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Juanita M
Bought by
Koss Robert J and Frost Christina M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $155,000 --
Warranty Deed $20,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $275,000 -1.4% $139 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2025 06/08/25 For Sale $279,000 +18.7% $141 / Sq Ft
04/23/2024 04/23/24 Sold $235,000 0.0% $197 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Price Changed $235,000 -4.1% $197 / Sq Ft
01/22/2024 01/22/24 For Sale $245,000 +53.6% $206 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 For Sale $159,500 +2.9% $134 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Sold $155,000 -- $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $1,426 $70,800 $3,360 $67,440
2023 $1,734 $70,800 $3,360 $67,440
2022 $1,368 $55,843 $2,400 $53,443
2021 $453 $17,027 $480 $16,547
2020 $440 $15,726 $480 $15,246
2019 $451 $15,726 $480 $15,246
2018 $443 $16,062 $480 $15,582
2017 $466 $16,062 $480 $15,582
2016 $411 $16,062 $480 $15,582
2015 -- $16,289 $480 $15,809
2014 -- $16,290 $480 $15,810
2013 -- $16,289 $480 $15,809
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10539262

Georgia MLS

APN: 007A2-00000-146-000