$425,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

252 Thunderhead Ln Dillard, GA 30537

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,584 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$164 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Senior Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

A turnkey tranquil cottage in the woods awaits, nestled at the end of a quiet road in the highest city in Georgia. This almost 2600 square foot, 4BR/3BA home has been updated in all the right places and comes fully furnished for your instant enjoyment. An open concept floor plan transitions effortlessly on the main floor. The kitchen features granite countertops, refinished cabinets, a pantry, a four-seat breakfast bar and updated appliances. The dining room table, easily seating eight or more, is bathed in light from the three large windows just beyond. A spacious primary bedroom with abundant windows and wooded views, a full bathroom and the laundry closet round out the main floor. Upstairs, two large bedrooms, each with a private sitting balcony, share a hall bath. Downstairs, the fourth large bedroom can double as a game room or den. Decks, decks and more decks. There are two decks on the main floor, private sitting decks off each second floor bedroom, and, a covered deck off the downstairs bedroom. Let's hope the hardest decision you make here on a chilly Fall night is deciding between a seat in front of the gas log fireplace, in the hot tub, or, at the firepit out back. Residents and renters alike appreciate the cooler temperatures and gorgeous scenery found in Sky Valley. The benefits of this small community in the mountains include city-maintained paved roads, a public water system, and local police and fire departments. Neighborhood amenities include pickleball, tennis, pool, a semi-private golf course and croquet, local trails and a gorgeous waterfall. Some amenities are only available via optional memberships. There are no HOA fees in Sky Valley and short term rentals operating with proper permit are allowed. Sky Valley is located just over two hours from Atlanta and only 15 miles from Highlands, North Carolina.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Rose

Keller Williams Lanier Partners Brokerage Phone: 678-520-5278 License #406133 Listed on: 10/28/2024

Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Rose

Keller Williams Lanier Partners Brokerage Phone: 678-520-5278 License #406133 Listed on: 10/28/2024

Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,333

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Rabun County Primary/Elementar Elementary School
  • Rabun County Middle School
  • Rabun County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 49 / OL

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sky Valley Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,333

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 2ND
  • Section: 3
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: .46
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2584
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Finished
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 952
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1632
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1632
  • Interior Amenities: Master On Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 164.473

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Kitchen Level
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Other, Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Park, Playground, Pool, Retirement Community, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • High School: Rabun County
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • High School: Rabun County

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 169
  • Lot: 49
  • Deed Book: K25
  • Deed Page: 536
  • Plat Book: 38
  • Plat Page: 229

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3333.16

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Rutherford Living Trust
Bought by
Rutherford Jared
Seller's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Buyer's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.53%
Total Days on Market
77
Views
124
Current Estimated Value
$440,778

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.48%
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Outstanding Balance
$318,222
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,556

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Rutherford Amber C
Bought by
Morse Suzanna Hill and Morse Edward Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Buyer's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.53%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Outstanding Balance
$318,222
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,556

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Jan 28, 2025
Sold by
Rutherford Jared W
Bought by
Rutherford Amber C
Seller's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Buyer's Agent
Ben Rose
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.53%
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Outstanding Balance
$318,222
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,556

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Toscano Michael
Bought by
Rutherford Jared W and Rutherford Amber C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,750
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2012
Closed on
Feb 28, 2018
Sold by
Strickland Jerry T
Bought by
Toscano Michael S
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$192,500
Sold Price
$149,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-22.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.96%
Original Mortgage
$145,015
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Bought by
Strickland Jerry T

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1980
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $425,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $273,000 --
Warranty Deed $273,000 --
Warranty Deed $149,500 --
Warranty Deed $149,500 --
Warranty Deed $185,900 --
Warranty Deed $185,900 --
Warranty Deed $115,000 --
Warranty Deed $115,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $12,200 --
Warranty Deed $12,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $318,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $204,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,015 New Conventional
Previous Owner $163,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $425,000 -5.6% $164 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Price Changed $450,000 -5.3% $174 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $475,000 +217.7% $184 / Sq Ft
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Sold $149,500 -22.3% $96 / Sq Ft
01/23/2018 01/23/18 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2012 06/18/12 For Sale $192,500 -- $123 / 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 $3,845 $139,200 $24,000 $115,200
2023 $3,571 $114,119 $19,200 $94,919
2022 $1,869 $102,110 $16,800 $85,310
2021 $1,228 $65,493 $9,600 $55,893
2020 $1,158 $59,679 $9,600 $50,079
2019 $1,166 $59,679 $9,600 $50,079
2018 $1,170 $59,679 $9,600 $50,079
2017 $1,122 $59,679 $9,600 $50,079
2016 $1,110 $58,902 $9,600 $49,302
2015 $1,073 $55,718 $9,600 $46,118
2014 $1,079 $55,718 $9,600 $46,118
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10401758

Georgia MLS

APN: 058D-073