$500,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

3490 Buffington Ln Cumming, GA 30040

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,525 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Coal Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2025

PRICE REDUCED!!!! Bring us an offer! Welcome to Blackburn Ridge gated community in North Forsyth. House has been well maintained, professionally cleaned and move in ready! NEW fresh neutral interior paint throughout the house, with NEW light fixtures, exterior trim freshly painted, new carpet added on stairs and 3 bedrooms on April 23rd! This desirable beautiful home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Primary on the main with separate tub and shower, tile flooring in bathroom, large walk in closet. Most bedrooms have ceiling fans for comfort. Secondary bedroom and bathroom on main level. Kitchen has granite countertops, stained cabinets, stainless steel appliances, refrigerator. The washer dryer and refrigerator remains with the house, hardwood floors located in kitchen, family room, flex sitting room, bathroom. Gas air fryer oven replaced 2022. Seperate laundry room on main level. Open view to dining room and family room and flex room. Enjoy the Family on those cold nights with a gas fireplace. House is covered with 2 thermostats for easy comfort. Upstairs has a large foyer/landing at top of stairs for sitting area or for play time. Additional 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. There is plenty of storage throughout the house. Enjoy the backyard with patio and partial privacy fence. Sprinkler system installed to keep grass and perennial landscaping hydrated. Established perennials surrounding the house such as Hostas, Daylilies, Indian Hawthorns. Front yard has Bermuda Grass and backyard has Zosa Grass. Roof was replaced 2022, water heater replaced 2017. Easy access to hwy 400, shopping, hospital, restaurants, The City Center, Lake Lanier and so much more! (Some photos have been photo shopped for furniture stagging and grass while grass is dominant.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Willett

Atlanta Communities License #320203 Listed on: 02/02/2025

Atlanta Communities

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Leonard

Haven Real Estate Brokers License #271783

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $690

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Privacy Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Schools

  • Coal Mountain Elementary School
  • North Forsyth Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot .30

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,000 Initiation Fee
  • Blackburn Ridge Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$690

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 3RD
  • Section: 1ST
  • Year Built: 2013
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Financing Type: Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .29
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2525
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2525
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2525
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 198.019

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security Features: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 700
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To Schools

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 1000
  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Coal Mountain
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Coal Mountain
  • Middle School: North Forsyth
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 687
  • Lot: .30
  • Deed Book: 6929
  • Deed Page: 317
  • Plat Book: 117
  • Plat Page: 227-246

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 690

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
James R Smith Revocable Living Trust and Sarah H Smith Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Auterson David and Auterson Debbie
Seller's Agent
Terri Willett
Atlanta Communities
Buyer's Agent
Holly Leonard
Haven Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.66%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$501,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2013
Sold by
Harmony Residential Proper
Bought by
Smith James R Sarah H Trust and Sarah H Smith R James R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2013
Sold by
Paddington Place Llc
Bought by
Harmony Residential Properties
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $500,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $212,983 --
Limited Warranty Deed $256,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $500,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $500,000 -5.7% $198 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $530,000 -- $210 / 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
2025 $651 $196,588 $56,000 $140,588
2024 $651 $190,664 $54,000 $136,664
2023 $548 $173,088 $40,000 $133,088
2022 $650 $124,804 $30,000 $94,804
2021 $629 $124,804 $30,000 $94,804
2020 $623 $118,580 $28,000 $90,580
2019 $622 $112,876 $24,000 $88,876
2018 $621 $101,612 $18,000 $83,612
2017 $632 $102,248 $18,000 $84,248
2016 $614 $89,368 $16,000 $73,368
2015 $604 $82,128 $16,000 $66,128
2014 $571 $81,608 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10454529

Georgia MLS

APN: 191-258