NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 W Commons Dr Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Estimated Value: $458,121 - $561,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,633 Sq Ft
$316/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 21, 2019

Last sale price $296,500 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,071 / mo

231 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • High Ceiling
  • Woodwork
  • Oglethorpe Point Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2019

PRICE JUST REDUCED AGAIN, SO DON'T MISS OUT!!! BEAUTIFUL NEW FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, & KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA!! AND....THE BEDROOMS HAVE NEW CARPET!!! PLUS....THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE HAS BEEN FRESHLY PAINTED!! This is a great home with lots of charm!! With a high ceiling, the Great Room has a fireplace & high windows across the back of the room..making it very light & sunny. It overlooks a green space belonging to Fort Frederica that will not be built on. The Great Room opens to the formal Dining Room. There's a split bedroom arrangement. The Master Bedroom is on the right side of the house, & the Master Bath features 2 closets, dbl. vanities, garden tub, & separate shower. BR's 2 & 3 are on the left side of the house, & they share a Jack & Jill bath. The rear deck is great for entertaining, & the backyard is fenced. The roof is only 1.5 years old!!! This is perfect if you are looking to downsize or for a starter home. DON'T WAIT!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Dempsey

BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate License #60109 Listed on: 07/03/2018

BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

George Skarpalezos

BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate License #182287

BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Zoning described as Res Single

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,633 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Oglethorpe Elementary School
  • Glynn Middle School
  • Glynn Academy High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 48
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-10078

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, ground maintenance, recreation facilities
  • The Commons At Frederica Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size: ,,,
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: The Commons at Frederica
  • Directions: When you enter The Commons, take a right on W. Commons Drive. House will be on the right.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation, Windows
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Painted Woodwork
  • Living Area: 1633.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Landscaped
  • View: Other
  • Disclosures: Covenants/Restrictions Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding, Drywall
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open
  • Roof: Built-Up, Shingle, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playground, Pets Allowed
  • Association Fee: 300.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oglethorpe
  • High School: Glynn Academy
  • Middle Or Junior School: Glynn Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 04-10078
  • Zoning Description: Res Single
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 1972/75
  • Tax Lot: 48

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2018
Closed on
Mar 21, 2019
Sold by
Chapman Whitlow E
Bought by
Elmquist Eric Kennedy and Elmquist Amy Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Ann Dempsey
BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
George Skarpalezos
BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate
List Price
$342,500
Sold Price
$296,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-13.43%
Current Estimated Value
$514,823

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$218,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$115,908
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$400,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Ocain Steven
Bought by
Chapman Whitlow E and Chapman Wendy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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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
Elmquist Eric Kennedy $296,500 --
Chapman Whitlow E $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Elmquist Eric Kennedy $180,000
Previous Owner Chapman Whitlow E $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2019 03/21/19 Sold $296,500 -13.4% $182 / Sq Ft
02/19/2019 02/19/19 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2018 07/03/18 For Sale $342,500 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,809 $151,880 $28,000 $123,880
2024 $3,860 $153,920 $28,000 $125,920
2023 $2,069 $153,920 $28,000 $125,920
2022 $2,499 $128,760 $28,000 $100,760
2021 $2,573 $110,320 $28,000 $82,320
2020 $2,596 $110,320 $28,000 $82,320
2019 $2,596 $99,680 $28,000 $71,680
2018 $2,596 $99,680 $28,000 $71,680
2017 $2,491 $95,680 $28,000 $67,680
2016 $2,311 $95,680 $28,000 $67,680
2015 $2,216 $91,360 $37,200 $54,160
2014 $2,216 $91,360 $37,200 $54,160
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1589786

Golden Isles Association of REALTORS®

APN: 04-10078

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