NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Railroad Ave Lula, GA 30554

Estimated Value: $492,000 - $544,000

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,656 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2021

Last sale price $379,900 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,185/month

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2021

Located just 2miles from access to 985 and 13 miles to Gainesville Step inside history with this 1873 Southern Charmer! The owners have loved this home and brought it back to life with updating the electrical, insulation, sheetrock and so much more - all while still leaving a lot of the homes original character. This home offers 6 oversized bedrooms & separate space specifically for the owners' suite on the main floor! 7 total fireplaces, tall ceilings, 2 sun porches & grand foyers on the main and top-level really give this home that "WOW" factor! This home also features a fully fenced-in back yard, covered sunroom, 2 driveways on both sides of the home (perfect for multi-family parking, RV, or Boats). If that were not enough - the owners recently added a "barn style" 2 car garage for more parking! Above the 2 car garage features a full bonus room that can be used for additional storage or finished for an in-law or teen suite! Some additional character of this home includes the original smokehouse is on property that the owners moved and rebuilt and now use for storage & workshop! Many of the locals take prom and event photos in front of this Stunner as their backdrop. There are so many special features of this very special home to list… Schedule to see this beauty Today & make it your dream home! 1 year home warranty is included!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa English

Real Broker, LLC. License #288166 Listed on: 06/12/2021

Real Broker, LLC.

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Easley

Harry Norman Realtors License #360396

Harry Norman Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,326

Year Built

  • Built in 1873

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Permeable Paving
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,656 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Banks County Elementary And Middle School
  • Banks County High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Private Water Source
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number B01 028A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,326

Year Built

Built in 1873

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 7
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Game Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3656.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Permeable Paving, Storage, Private Rear Entry
  • Foundation: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 9
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
  • Electric: 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Banks County
  • Middle School: Banks County
  • High School: Banks County

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5400
  • Land/Lot: 00
  • Plat Book: 258
  • Plat Page: 721
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 000
  • Parcel Number: B01 028A
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2326.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: B01-028A
  • Close Date: 2021-08-05
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Banks County
  • High School: Banks County
  • Middle School: Banks County

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Horst Duanne W
Bought by
Horst Angela M and Horst Angela Marie
Current Estimated Value
$528,482

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2021
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Fitzpatrick William Shane
Bought by
Horst Angela M and Horst Duanne W
Seller's Agent
Melissa English
Real Broker, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Easley
Harry Norman Realtors
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$379,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$379,900
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Fitzpatrick William Shane
Bought by
Fitzpatrick William Shane and Fitzpatrick Raven Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Boleman Properties Llc
Bought by
Fitzpatrick William Shane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,800
Interest Rate
5.88%
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
Horst Angela M -- --
Horst Angela M $379,900 --
Fitzpatrick William Shane -- --
Fitzpatrick William Shane $173,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Horst Angela M $379,900
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $75,000
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $188,006
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $127,073
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $36,500
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $138,800
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick William Shane $34,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold $379,900 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
06/20/2021 06/20/21 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2021 06/12/21 For Sale $379,900 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
07/24/2014 07/24/14 For Rent $1,000 -16.7% --
05/09/2012 05/09/12 For Rent $1,200 0.0% --
05/09/2012 05/09/12 Rented $1,200 -- --
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 $4,427 $226,692 $7,344 $219,348
2023 $4,427 $170,462 $6,846 $163,616
2022 $2,665 $126,828 $1,454 $125,374
2021 $2,460 $110,093 $1,454 $108,639
2020 $2,326 $101,422 $1,454 $99,968
2019 $2,326 $100,940 $1,454 $99,486
2018 $1,528 $65,216 $1,454 $63,762
2017 $1,532 $61,584 $1,372 $60,212
2016 $1,221 $48,584 $1,372 $47,212
2015 $1,175 $49,812 $2,600 $47,212
2014 $1,175 $49,812 $2,600 $47,212
2013 -- $49,812 $2,600 $47,212
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6894072

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: B01-028A