$235,000
SOLD APR 23, 2024

196 Elm St Menlo, GA 30731

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,191 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Adirondack Style Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Lovely bungalo tucked in a secluded glade located atop Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, Ga. Recently remodeled with 2 new baths, new wooden flooring, painted inside and out, new roof October 2023 and rescreened front porch. The downstairs consists of kitchen with all appliances included, large screened porch looking out at lightly wooded yard, large living room with floor to ceiling wood burning rock fireplace with inside wood box next to fireplace. Large remodeled bath with brand new full size washer and dryer, and tub/shower. Upstairs consists of 2 bedrooms, master bedroom located next to newly remodeled half bath. The second bedroom is perfect for twin beds for children and guests or may be used as office, studio, crafts room or playroom and also has 2 closets. New lattice work has been added to exterior of house as well as having just been painted. A new central heat and air split has been installed and keeps the house warm and cool. Circular driveway provides ample parking and easy access to home. The yard is equiiped with electric fence for dogs. The house is nestled in the middle of 1.1 lightly wooded acres with a front entrance and side entrance affording privacy all around but being within a mile of flashing light at Cloudland. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Cloudland community where everyone is family. The house is within 3 miles of Menlo, GA where there is a grocery store with deli, post office, diner, and hardware and feed store. There is also ample room for an addition downstairs if you desire a lower level bed and bath. Combo lock on front. Dont miss this offering for your weekend getaway or permanent home high above the clouds in Cloudland.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Woodward

Hardy Realty & Development Company License #102936 Listed on: 01/22/2024

Hardy Realty & Development Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Woodward

Hardy Realty & Development Company License #102936 Listed on: 01/22/2024

Hardy Realty & Development Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Adirondack Style Architecture
  • Rough-Sawn Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,191 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Leroy Massey Elementary School
  • Summerville Middle School
  • Trion High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cloudland Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,425

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Adirondack
  • Upper Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.10
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Other
  • Total Finished Area2: 1191
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Other, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1191
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1191
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 197.313

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Rough-Sawn Lumber
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane, Water Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Leroy Massey
  • High School: Trion
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Summerville
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Leroy Massey
  • Middle School: Summerville
  • High School: Trion

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • 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
14.06%

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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Source: Public Records

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 View Prior Sale
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
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: 20168027

Georgia MLS

APN: 007A2-00000-146-000