NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3198 Highland Forge Trail Dacula, GA 30019

Estimated Value: $625,000 - $733,534

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,598 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2025

Last sale price $630,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,373/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Media Room
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Puckett's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Imagine waking up every morning in a home that feels like a private resort, nestled in the heart of the prestigious Hamilton Mill neighborhood, renowned for its award-winning schools and resort-style amenities. This stunning property, perched on a private, near half-acre lot in a serene cul-de-sac, is a true showstopper with its beautifully updated style and one of the largest floor plans in the area. This magnificent home boasts five sizable bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two bonus rooms, offering ample space for family and guests alike. The 2-story foyer is bathed in natural light, showcasing an elegant office space and a beautiful dining room perfect for hosting memorable gatherings. The newly painted kitchen cabinets complement the gorgeous granite countertops and custom backsplash, creating a culinary haven with updated stainless steel appliances. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the spacious family room, where a 72" picture window frames the breathtaking wooded view of the expansive, private, and level backyard. Upstairs, discover four generously sized bedrooms, including a master suite that offers a bright and cozy sitting area and a luxurious ensuite bathroom designed for relaxation.
The fully finished basement is sure to impress your guests, while providing additional living space that feels like a separate home. Friends will gather around the wet bar, watch a movie in the 9-seat media room, or work out in the personal gym. The bonus room with tray ceiling and full bath is ideal for multi-generational living or as a private guest suite, with its own private entrance. The custom back patio, patterned like slate stone, is framed with lush landscaping and lit by an antiqued post lamp, ready for string lights to illuminate your evening fireside chats. Recent improvements include custom landscaping, new paint inside and out, newer HVAC systems with high purity filters, a timer-controlled water heater, custom stained hardwood floors throughout the house, and SmartLock, making this house move-in ready for the modern family. As part of the Hamilton Mill subdivision, residents enjoy access to a wide range of amenities, including tennis courts, a clubhouse with a full gym, two pools, and picturesque walking trails. The community also features a Fred Couples-designed golf course, multiple sports facilities, and a vibrant community spirit with monthly neighborhood events for kids and adults alike. Hamilton Mill is known for its top-rated schools, all part of the highly acclaimed Gwinnett County Public Schools system. This neighborhood offers a unique blend of suburban charm and modern conveniences, making it an ideal ideal choice for everyone. With the irrigation system in place, the landscape always is appealing to the eye. An exceptionally well-maintained elegant home like this one does not come up often for sale—this is an incredible opportunity to live in the house that all the neighbors admire!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandi Benz

Compass License #294117 Listed on: 03/19/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Lee

Master Realty License #435237

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,088

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,598 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Keeping Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Puckett's Mill Elementary School
  • Osborne Middle School
  • Mill Creek High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 39 / W
  • Assessor Parcel Number R3001 616

Community Details

Overview

  • $400 Initiation Fee
  • Shaben And Associates Association
  • Hamilton Mill Subdivision

Recreation

  • Swim or tennis dues are required

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,088

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 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: 2000
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Media Room, Office, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Dining L, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4598.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master, Sitting Room
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Fund, Swim, Tennis
  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Required
  • Association: Yes
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 770-271-8433
  • Subdivision Complex: Hamilton Mill

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Shaben and Associates

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4300
  • Lot: 39
  • Plat Book: 82
  • Plat Page: 60
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: x 62
  • Parcel Number: R3001 616
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 400

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9088.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Puckett's Mill
  • High School: Mill Creek
  • Middle School: Osborne

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Thigpen Mai Yin Trust
Bought by
Cho Sam Seng and Han Jae Youn
Seller's Agent
Brandi Benz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mark Lee
Master Realty
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-11.89%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$654,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$502,726
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,658

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2023
Sold by
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi
Bought by
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi and Thigpen Mai Yin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2022
Sold by
Thigpen Robert Fulton
Bought by
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Sph Property One Llc
Bought by
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi and Thigpen Robert Fulton
Seller's Agent
Michelle Sanders
Sanders RE, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Clark McGahee
Algin Realty, Inc.
List Price
$388,900
Sold Price
$372,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.05%
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2020
Sold by
Clinkscales Deborah T
Bought by
Sph Property One Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2005
Sold by
Miles Laurie L
Bought by
Clinkscales Craig M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2002
Sold by
Miles Robert L and Miles Laurie L
Bought by
Miles Laurie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2000
Sold by
Harcrest Homes Llc
Bought by
Miles Robert L and Miles Laurie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,602
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Cho Sam Seng $630,000 --
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi -- --
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi -- --
Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi $372,000 --
Sph Property One Llc $389,075 --
Clinkscales Craig M $325,000 --
Miles Laurie L -- --
Miles Robert L $274,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cho Sam Seng $504,000
Previous Owner Thigpen Mai Yin Tsoi $364,500
Previous Owner Clinkscales Craig M $301,000
Previous Owner Miles Laurie L $260,000
Previous Owner Miles Robert L $233,602
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $630,000 -2.3% $137 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $645,000 -7.2% $140 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Price Changed $695,000 -2.8% $151 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $715,000 +92.2% $156 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $372,000 -4.3% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $388,900 -- $111 / 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
2025 $9,892 $290,000 $45,600 $244,400
2024 $9,088 $295,800 $45,600 $250,200
2023 $9,088 $271,120 $45,600 $225,520
2022 $8,839 $238,920 $40,400 $198,520
2021 $5,728 $148,800 $27,200 $121,600
2020 $5,203 $154,600 $27,200 $127,400
2019 $5,048 $154,600 $27,200 $127,400
2018 $4,794 $142,400 $27,200 $115,200
2016 $4,262 $117,400 $24,000 $93,400
2015 $4,309 $117,400 $22,800 $94,600
2014 $3,790 $102,204 $19,380 $82,824
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7541290

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3-001-616