$429,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2016

2878 Observation Point NW Marietta, GA 30064

West Cobb Neighborhood
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,169 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$103 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Clubhouse
  • Wooded Lot
  • Hayes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2021

Lovely home on well landscaped corner lot; Living room is perfect for a home office; open floor plan; Family room is spacious & shares a two-sided fireplace w/kitchen; Great kitchen has granite, island, double ovens & 5 burner gas cooktop! Master on main has his/her closets & bath w/jetted tub & dbl. vanities; Terrace level is wonderful - Media & billiards rooms w/bar, full bath & possible bedroom. Please note, square footage does not include very large finished basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Gentry Simon

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate License #250868 Listed on: 02/12/2016

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Cathy Colquitt

Harry Norman Realtors License #140596

Last Buyer's Agent

Eliza Pritchett

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #282740

NOT A VALID MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,189

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Hayes Elementary School
  • Pine Mountain Middle School
  • Kennesaw Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20027801140

Community Details

Overview

  • Signal Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Swim or tennis dues are required
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,189

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Media Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4169.00
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Swim/Tennis
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Required
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Signal Hill

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hayes
  • Middle School: Pine Mountain
  • High School: Kennesaw Mountain

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4470
  • Lot: 45
  • Land/Lot: 278
  • Section G M D: 2
  • Plat Book: 135
  • Plat Page: 28
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 20027801140
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1189.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20-0278-0-114-0
  • Close Date: 2016-07-07
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • Elementary School: Hayes
  • High School: Kennesaw Mountain
  • Middle School: Pine Mountain

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Allen Evelyn A and Allen Richard W
Bought by
Giles Candace and Ervin Lonnie
Seller's Agent
Mark Spain
Mark Spain Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Discenza
Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$562,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.18%
Current Estimated Value
$719,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,010
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$562,000
Outstanding Balance
$508,821
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,189

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
Jul 7, 2016
Sold by
Cann William H
Bought by
Allen Richard W and Allen Evelyn A
Seller's Agent
Heather Gentry Simon
Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eliza Pritchett
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,900
-6.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2012
Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Galloway Karen D
Bought by
Cann William H and Warner Janet N
Seller's Agent
Jill Mikulski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tina Robbins
Robbins Realty
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$329,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$336,992
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1993
Sold by
Joseph Scotti Bldr Inc
Bought by
Galloway Dennis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,500
Interest Rate
7.57%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $562,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $429,000 --
Warranty Deed $329,900 --
Deed $249,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $562,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $336,992 VA
Previous Owner $196,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $562,000 +2.2% $125 / Sq Ft
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $550,000 +28.2% $122 / Sq Ft
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Sold $429,000 -3.6% $103 / Sq Ft
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Price Changed $444,900 -1.1% $107 / Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Price Changed $449,900 -2.2% $108 / Sq Ft
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $459,900 +39.4% $110 / Sq Ft
06/22/2012 06/22/12 Sold $329,900 -2.9% $79 / Sq Ft
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2012 03/08/12 For Sale $339,900 -- $82 / 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 $6,164 $224,800 $35,200 $189,600
2023 $5,622 $224,800 $35,200 $189,600
2022 $6,207 $224,800 $35,200 $189,600
2021 $5,596 $184,396 $36,000 $148,396
2020 $5,308 $174,896 $28,000 $146,896
2019 $5,308 $174,896 $28,000 $146,896
2018 $5,308 $174,896 $28,000 $146,896
2017 $4,371 $152,024 $28,000 $124,024
2016 $1,217 $152,024 $28,000 $124,024
2015 $1,189 $119,916 $28,000 $91,916
2014 $1,211 $119,916 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Spain

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Spain

    Mark Spain

    (678) 537-8980

    85 in this area

    9,908 Total Sales

    Mark Spain
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  • Brandon Discenza

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Brandon Discenza

    Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.

    (315) 380-1240

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Brandon Discenza
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Heather Gentry Simon

    Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate

    (404) 936-7231

    10 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Heather Gentry Simon
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  • Cathy Colquitt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Cathy Colquitt

    Harry Norman Realties

    (770) 422-6005

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Cathy Colquitt
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Eliza Pritchett

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • Jill Mikulski

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jill Mikulski

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    (770) 361-9247

    3 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Jill Mikulski
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5646937

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 20-0278-0-114-0

Georgia Cobb County Marietta 30064 West Cobb

2878 Observation Point NW, Marietta, GA

This home is located at 2878 Observation Point NW, Marietta, GA 30064 and is currently priced at $429,000, approximately $102 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 2878 Observation Point NW is a home located in Cobb County with nearby schools including Hayes Elementary School, Pine Mountain Middle School, and Kennesaw Mountain High School.

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