NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Thunder Rd Buford, GA 30518

Estimated Value: $285,000 - $406,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2013

Last sale price $85,000 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 303% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,084/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Community Lake
  • Ranch Style House
  • Buford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2013

ALL BRICK RANCH ON FULL BASEMENT; SOUGHT AFTER CITY OF BUFORD SCHOOLS; OVER 1/2 ACRE LOT, NO S/D; NO SS, NO FORECLOSURE; HOUSE NEEDS WORK-GREAT FOR INVESTOR, OR 1ST TIME HOME BUYER WHO DOES NOT MIND A FIXER-UPPER; SOLD AS-IS; HARDWOOD FLOORS, SCREENED PORCH.

Last Listed By

DAWN P GOBER

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #183377 Listed on: 10/29/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $453

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Buford Elementary And Middle School
  • Buford High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 438THUNDERRD

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$453

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1304.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buford
  • Middle School: Buford
  • High School: Buford

Lot Info

  • Land/Lot: 299
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 438THUNDERRD
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 453.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-00299-01-002
  • Close Date: 2013-12-23
  • Tax Year: 2012

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Buford
  • High School: Buford
  • Middle School: Buford

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2013
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Forrester Elizabeth L
Bought by
Castillo Pablino Salgado and Aguilar Angelina Candia
Seller's Agent
DAWN P GOBER
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Scott Smith
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$98,500
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,500
-13.71%
Total Days on Market
49
Current Estimated Value
$342,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$257,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.24%

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
Castillo Pablino Salgado $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2013 12/23/13 Sold $85,000 -13.7% $65 / Sq Ft
12/17/2013 12/17/13 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 For Sale $98,500 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Rented $850 0.0% --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 For Rent $850 -- --
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 $2,015 $96,160 $22,920 $73,240
2023 $882 $104,320 $22,920 $81,400
2022 $654 $71,400 $16,040 $55,360
2021 $657 $68,120 $16,040 $52,080
2020 $585 $59,320 $11,720 $47,600
2019 $566 $55,960 $11,720 $44,240
2018 $493 $47,476 $11,720 $35,756
2017 $512 $47,476 $11,720 $35,756
2016 $465 $47,476 $11,720 $35,756
2015 $337 $47,476 $11,720 $35,756
2014 $337 $47,476 $11,720 $35,756
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    DAWN P GOBER

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Scott Smith

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Robert Compton

    Omyra, Inc.

    (678) 381-8000

    29 Total Sales

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5214470

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 07-00299-01-002

Georgia Hall County Buford 30518

438 Thunder Rd, Buford, GA

Homes for Sale in Buford, GA

This home is located at 438 Thunder Rd, Buford, GA 30518 since 29 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $342,230, approximately $262 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 438 Thunder Rd is a home located in Hall County with nearby schools including Buford Elementary School, Buford Academy, and Buford Senior Academy.

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