NOT LISTED FOR SALE

44 Sassafras Ridge Big Canoe, GA 30143

Estimated Value: $933,533 - $1,224,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
3,655 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2020

Last sale price $652,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,379/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Fishing
  • Dawson County High School Rated 9+
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2020

Sought after Southern Living Chestnut Hill plan with sweeping views of the mountains of Big Canoe. The views through walls of windows command your attention then you see all the fine details and craftsmanship through out the home. The spacious family room with soaring stacked stone fireplace and beautiful built-ins flows to the spacious gourmet kitchen. Very thoughtfully laid out kitchen and dining area opens to the screen porch and side deck perfect for enjoying all the mountains have to offer. Main level master suite features a sleeping porch and well appointed bath. Upstairs offers two bedroom suites & a cozy loft. Terrace level has another fireside family room that opens to large deck & bedroom w/ bath. Impressive full woodworking work shop w/ half bath & lots of storage round out the terrace level. Above the detached garage is finished & climate controlled perfect for office or man cave. Once you enter the gates of Big Canoe you will instantly relax as you drive through the exceptional gated community of over 8,000 acres nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just an hour North of Atlanta. With over 1/3 of Big Canoe's acres reserved for wildlife area & parks you will fall in love with this amazing mountain retreat. There is something for everyone in this gated community. Boasting 27 holes of championship mountain golf, 10 tennis courts including 2 indoor courts & additional pickle ball courts. Multiple pools & beachside fun, 3 lakes for swimming, boating, paddle-boarding, fishing. Additionally, 17,000 sqft state of the art fitness center w/ indoor lap pool, outstanding clubhouse w/ multiple dining areas overlooking picture perfect Lake Sconti & mountain views and over 20 miles of hiking trails! Make Big Canoe your home or mountain getaway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Thrash

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International License #350295 Listed on: 02/20/2020

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Petrigliano

Century 21 Results License #338345

Century 21 Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,283

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x159x326x192x326x114
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $310 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,655 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Second Story Great Room
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Robinson Elementary School
  • Dawson County Middle School
  • Dawson County High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Dehumidifier
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2202
  • Assessor Parcel Number 024B 147

Community Details

Overview

  • $625 Initiation Fee
  • Big Canoe Poa
  • Big Canoe Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim or tennis dues are optional
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,283

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$310 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessment Fee Contemplated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Central Vacuum, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room, Wine Rack
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Loft, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept, Seats 12+
  • Square Footage: 3655.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Sitting Room
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rear Stairs
  • View: Mountain(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 310
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Optional
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Big Canoe

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Big Canoe POA

Schools

  • Elementary School: Robinson
  • Middle School: Dawson County
  • High School: Dawson County

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.6000
  • Lot: 2202
  • Land/Lot: 304
  • Section G M D: 2nd
  • Plat Book: 32
  • Plat Page: 1
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Mountain Frontage, Sloped
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x159x326x192x326x114
  • Parcel Number: 024B 147
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 625

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3283.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 024B-000-147-000
  • Close Date: 2020-04-21
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Robinson
  • High School: Dawson County
  • Middle School: Dawson County

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 21, 2020
Sold by
Beals Emily B and Beals Brian L
Bought by
Lewis Alan Mitchell and Lewis Marsha Kessler
Seller's Agent
Kelly Thrash
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Petrigliano
Century 21 Results
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$652,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-3.41%
Total Days on Market
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,059,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$407,883
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.97%
Original Mortgage
$507,000
Outstanding Balance
$453,185
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$606,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2003
Sold by
Chae Thomas S
Bought by
Beals Emily B and Beals Brian L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1999
Sold by
Hubert Parker B & Na
Bought by
Chae Thomas S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1995
Bought by
Hubert Parker B & Na
Source: Public Records

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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
Lewis Alan Mitchell $652,000 First Amer Mtg Sln On Behal
Beals Emily B $95,500 --
Chae Thomas S -- --
Chae Thomas S $51,000 --
Hubert Parker B & Na $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Alan Mitchell $507,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2020 04/21/20 Sold $652,000 -3.4% $178 / Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $675,000 -- $185 / 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 $5,329 $327,680 $60,000 $267,680
2023 $5,329 $340,200 $60,000 $280,200
2022 $5,977 $279,000 $47,600 $231,400
2021 $5,160 $228,080 $56,000 $172,080
2020 $3,164 $214,400 $56,000 $158,400
2019 $3,283 $217,560 $56,000 $161,560
2018 $3,294 $217,560 $56,000 $161,560
2017 $2,737 $194,274 $38,000 $156,274
2016 $2,598 $188,489 $38,000 $150,489
2015 $2,647 $188,489 $38,000 $150,489
2014 $2,342 $174,444 $38,000 $136,444
2013 -- $167,401 $38,000 $129,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Thrash

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kelly Thrash

    Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

    (678) 232-5500

    7 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Kelly Thrash
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  • Thomas Petrigliano

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Thomas Petrigliano

    Century 21 Results

    (678) 428-9293

    106 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Thomas Petrigliano
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6683751

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 024B-000-147-000

Georgia Dawson County Big Canoe 30143

44 Sassafras Ridge, Big Canoe, GA

This home is located at 44 Sassafras Ridge, Big Canoe, GA 30143 since 20 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,059,883, approximately $289 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 44 Sassafras Ridge is a home located in Dawson County with nearby schools including Robinson Elementary School, Dawson County Junior High School, and Dawson County Middle School.

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