$239,900
SOLD MAY 18, 2020

261 Lake Forest Dr Spartanburg, SC 29307

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,046 Sq Ft
0.65 Acres

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Front Porch
  • Spartanburg High School Rated A-
  • Utility Sink
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of June 2022

Spartanburg Eastside- one level home located on over 1/2 acre lot. Nice, level lot surrounds this 3,000 SF home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large eat in kitchen, living and dining room combo, and greatroom with a gas log fireplace, and a wet bar! Large bedrooms! Spacious bathrooms. Beautiful lot. notice the 3 car carport!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mitzi Kirsch

Century 21 Blackwell & Co License #16500 Listed on: 02/03/2020

Century 21 Blackwell & Co

Last Buyer's Agent

Francie Little

Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est License #17753

Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $74

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,046 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Popcorn or blown ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Utility Sink
  • Compactor

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Jesse Boyd Elementary School
  • Spartanburg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$74

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Parking Garage: Attached, Carport, Side/Rear Entry
  • ExteriorFinish: Brick Veneer
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Estimated Heated Above Grade Sq Ft: 3046
  • Estimated Total Heated Sq Ft: 3046
  • Estimated Age: 31-50
  • Estimated Year Built: 1974
  • Garage Carport2: 3
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas - Natural
  • Lvt Date: 02/04/2020
  • Main Floor Number Of Bedrooms: 4
  • Sq Ft Range Heated Finsh: 3000-3199
  • Style: Ranch
  • Tax Rate: Homestead
  • Utility Co Electric: Duke
  • Utility Co Gas: PNG
  • Utility Co Public Water: SWS
  • C O M M N I T Y A M E N I T I E S: None
  • O W N E R S F E A T U R E S: Double Vanity, Bath - Full, Tub/Shower, Owner on Main Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Compactor, Microwave - Stand Alone, Cook Top - Electric, Oven(s) - Wall
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: 1, Size: 14x18, Jack & Jill W/ Office
  • Bedroom 1: On Level: 1, Size: 11'5x13', jack & Jill BA
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: 1, Size: 13x13'8, Jack & Jill BA
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: 1, Size: 13'6x13'10
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 78.76
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Bonus Room: Jack & Jill W/ Office
  • Dining Room: On Level: 1, Size: 14x15'4
  • Floors: Carpet, Laminate Flooring, Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Fan - Ceiling, Smoke Detector, Gas Logs, Attic Stairs-Disappearing, Fireplaces - Multiple, Wet Bar, Ceilings-Blown, Countertops-Laminate, Utility Sink
  • Kitchen: On Level: 1, Size: 14'4x21, Eat in
  • Living Room: On Level: 1, Size: 12'9x21'7, Fireplace
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Other Room 1: On Level: 1, Size: 9x5'4, Laundry room w/ full bath
  • Other Room 2: On Level: 1, Size: 7x9, Foyer
  • Specialty Rooms: Breakfast Area, Main Fl Master Bedroom
  • Storage Space: Attic, Outside

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch-Front, Doors - Some Storm, Windows - Some Storm
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Architectural

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved-Asphalt, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling Fuel: Electricity
  • Cooling System: Central Forced
  • Garbage Pickup: Private
  • Heat System: Forced Warm Air
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 7
  • Elementary School: 7-Jesse Boyd
  • High School: 7-Spartanburg

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level, Some Trees
  • Number Of Acres: 0.65

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Taxes Dollar: 57

MLS Schools

  • School District: 7
  • Elementary School: 7-Jesse Boyd
  • HighSchool: 7-Spartanburg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2022
Closed on
Jun 28, 2022
Sold by
Oneal Stinson Jr Donnie
Bought by
Mcgonigal David and Mcgonigal Joan
Seller's Agent
Katie Jordan
Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$422,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$381,773
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,309

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Ballard Sarah Clancy
Bought by
Stinson Donnie Oneal and Stinson Sarah Caroline
Seller's Agent
Mitzi Kirsch
Century 21 Blackwell & Co
Buyer's Agent
Francie Little
Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,100
-7.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.42%
Original Mortgage
$227,905
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2020
Closed on
May 6, 2020
Sold by
Ballard Michael Todd and Estate Of Jim Ballard
Bought by
Ballard Sarah Clancy
Seller's Agent
Mitzi Kirsch
Century 21 Blackwell & Co
Buyer's Agent
Francie Little
Coldwell Banker Caine Real Est
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,100
-7.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,905
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Arthur Theodore Ballard Declaration Of T
Bought by
Ballard James B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2016
Sold by
Ballard Arthur T
Bought by
Ballard Arthur T and Arthur T Ballard Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Ballard Arthur T and Ballard Ruth S
Bought by
Ballard Arthur T and Ballard Ruth S
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
Deed $400,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $400,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $239,900 None Available
Deed Of Distribution -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Closed $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,905 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Sold $400,000 +5.3% $131 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $380,000 +58.4% $125 / Sq Ft
05/18/2020 05/18/20 Sold $239,900 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $79 / Sq Ft
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Price Changed $249,900 -3.9% $82 / Sq Ft
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $260,000 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: Multiple Listing Service of Spartanburg

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 $74 -- -- --
2023 $74 $0 $0 $0
2022 $1,409 $9,596 $1,200 $8,396
2021 $1,763 $9,596 $1,200 $8,396
2020 $5,435 $9,016 $1,200 $7,816
2019 $57 $0 $0 $0
2018 $57 $0 $0 $0
2017 $57 $0 $0 $0
2016 $57 $0 $0 $0
2015 $52 $0 $0 $0
2014 $47 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Multiple Listing Service of Spartanburg

MLS Number: SPN268605

Multiple Listing Service of Spartanburg

APN: 7-14-09-056.00