425 W First St Blue Ridge, GA 30513
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,144
Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Fireplace
- Cottage
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Blue Ridge Playground
About This Home
As of May 2024RARE FIND! A charming, upgraded cottage in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. Just one block from the shops & restaurants. Keep it in the rental program and make it your mountain getaway; or put it in a home exchange program and trade weeks for vacation spots around the world. Or, enlarge it and make it your permanent mountain home. Bonus room perfect for a 2nd bath and walk-in closet. No more parking worries on busy weekends G just park at your mountain cottage and walk to all the downtown activities. AND, IT'S ZONED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, offering MAXIMUM commercial options if you decide to sell. IT'S THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, FOLKS! You're gonna love it!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Blue Ridge Brokerage Phone: 7066327311 License #239529 Listed on: 06/29/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
Audrey Cann
BHGRE Metro Brokers - Blairsville
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,877
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
Home Design
- Cottage
- Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,144 Sq Ft Home
- Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Wood Frame Window
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Open Parking
Outdoor Features
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number BR02 190
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2024
Closed on
May 24, 2024
Sold by
Lowry John Wayne
Bought by
Burkhalter Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Mark Engledow
Coldwell Banker High Country
Buyer's Agent
Glenda Broker
Non-Mls Company
List Price
$698,800
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,800
-14.14%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,468
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 29, 2021
Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Blue Vista Realty Llc
Bought by
Lowry Meredith Kellett and Lowry John Wayne
Seller's Agent
Mark Engledow
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Blue Ridge
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Cann
BHGRE Metro Brokers - Blairsville
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.55%
Original Mortgage
$355,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 24, 2014
Sold by
Engledow Mark E
Bought by
Blue Vista Realty Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2001
Sold by
Patterson Tony L
Bought by
Engledow Mark E and Engledow Cheryl L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Byram Suzanne
Bought by
Patterson Tony L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 1997
Sold by
Jones Taylor W
Bought by
Byram Suzanne
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1993
Bought by
Jones Taylor W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 1989
Bought by
Mcvicker Helen
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Warranty Deed | $600,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $395,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $80,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $60,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $45,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $50,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $35,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $355,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $127,532 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2024 05/24/24 | Sold | $600,000 | -14.1% | $524 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2024 04/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2024 03/16/24 | For Sale | $698,800 | +76.9% | $611 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2021 08/30/21 | Sold | $395,000 | 0.0% | $345 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2021 07/01/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/29/2021 06/29/21 | For Sale | $395,000 | -- | $345 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,877 | $144,459 | $27,000 | $117,459 |
| 2023 | $1,588 | $111,493 | $20,450 | $91,043 |
| 2022 | $1,148 | $112,649 | $20,450 | $92,199 |
| 2021 | $1,521 | $108,457 | $70,800 | $37,657 |
| 2020 | $1,073 | $75,257 | $37,600 | $37,657 |
| 2019 | $1,094 | $75,257 | $37,600 | $37,657 |
| 2018 | $1,126 | $73,109 | $37,600 | $35,509 |
| 2017 | $1,704 | $73,538 | $37,600 | $35,938 |
| 2016 | $1,051 | $61,882 | $37,600 | $24,282 |
| 2015 | $1,111 | $62,618 | $37,600 | $25,018 |
| 2014 | $604 | $31,715 | $8,856 | $22,859 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,715 | $8,856 | $22,859 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Mark Engledow
Coldwell Banker High Country
(706) 633-3988
13 in this area
46 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Glenda Broker
Non-Mls Company
(800) 289-1214
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Audrey Cann
BHGRE Metro Brokers - Blairsville
Map
Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 308275
APN: BR02-190
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