NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2803 Merritt Dr Buford, GA 30518

Estimated Value: $493,000 - $607,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,298 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2020

Last sale price $290,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,136/month

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Community Lake
  • Flowery Branch High School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2020

Charming lake view home on the Buford end of Lake Lanier, just minutes from Lake Lanier Islands. This home features fantastic hardwood floors, exposed cedar beams throughout, cozy fireplace, and an open floor plan with views from the kitchen to the family room. Kitchen features SS appliances, plenty of cabinet space, and a tile counter bar with seating for entertaining. Huge family room with fabulous vaulted ceilings, a wet bar, and walls of windows for picture perfect lake views. Family room can also be a third bedroom addition. Abundant space for entertaining, both indoor and outdoor. Enjoy your coffee or beverages on the stone patio while you watch the sunrise and sunset over the lake. Grab your fishing pole, kayak, or paddle boat and head down the cleared pathway for a short walk to the lake!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Regan Maki Team

Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate Listed on: 05/01/2020

Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Briskey

LIVE Property Group Real Estate, LLC License #371450

Last Buyer's Agent

Dwilyn Braswell

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #229858

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,546

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x177x100x176
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Country Style Home
  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,298 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Friendship Elementary School
  • C.W. Davis Middle School
  • Flowery Branch High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 44
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07331 002035

Community Details

Overview

  • Merritt Tuggle Rowe Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,546

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Country, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 2298.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • View: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Street Lights
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Merritt Tuggle Rowe

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4100
  • Lot: 44
  • Plat Book: 17
  • Plat Page: 143
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Landscaped, Private, Wooded, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x177x100x176
  • Parcel Number: 07331 002035
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3546.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Friendship
  • High School: Flowery Branch
  • Middle School: C.W. Davis

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2020
Closed on
May 20, 2020
Sold by
Hill Richard J
Bought by
Wood Larkin
Seller's Agent
The Regan Maki Team
Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dwilyn Braswell
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.35%
Current Estimated Value
$538,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Jan 22, 2019
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Bought by
Hill Richard J
Seller's Agent
Welch Team
Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Briskey
LIVE Property Group Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2017
Sold by
Troxtel George E
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Funds Socie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Hardiman Michael D and Hardiman Charles
Bought by
Troxtel George E and Troxtel Genella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,600
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wood Larkin $290,000 --
Hill Richard J $230,000 --
Wilmington Savings Funds Socie $210,000 --
Troxtel George E $185,600 --
Troxtel George E $185,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Troxtel George E $185,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Sold $290,000 -9.3% $126 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Sale $319,900 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Rented $1,395 0.0% --
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Price Changed $1,395 -6.7% $1 / Sq Ft
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Price Changed $1,495 +7.2% $1 / Sq Ft
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Rent $1,395 0.0% --
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Price Changed $234,900 -2.1% $133 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $136 / Sq Ft
08/16/2018 08/16/18 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $249,900 -- $142 / Sq Ft
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 $3,828 $154,064 $58,960 $95,104
2023 $3,163 $142,940 $58,960 $83,980
2022 $3,393 $129,016 $58,960 $70,056
2021 $3,115 $127,468 $58,960 $68,508
2020 $2,558 $130,028 $62,880 $67,148
2019 $3,546 $127,428 $62,880 $64,548
2018 $3,289 $114,188 $53,280 $60,908
2017 $2,923 $107,508 $53,280 $54,228
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • The Regan Maki Team

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    The Regan Maki Team

    Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate

    (404) 304-6452

    20 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    The Regan Maki Team
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  • Jennifer Briskey

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Briskey

    LIVE Property Group Real Estate, LLC

    (770) 715-4165

    20 Total Sales

    Jennifer Briskey
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  • Dwilyn Braswell

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Dwilyn Braswell

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (404) 925-4113

    12 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Dwilyn Braswell
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    RMS TEAM

    RE/MAX

    RMS TEAM
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  • Welch Team

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Welch Team

    Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

    (706) 344-6909

    133 Total Sales

    Welch Team
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6717817

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 07-00331-02-035

Georgia Hall County Buford 30518

2803 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA

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