NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4855 Serene Shores Dr Gainesville, GA 30504

Estimated Value: $766,000 - $816,232

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,354 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Last sale price $530,000 $225 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,869/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Guest House
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Single Slip
  • Deep Water Access
  • Lake On Lot

About This Home

As of November 2020

LAKEFRONT LOG HOME WITH DEEP WATER ACCESS & BIG WATER VIEWS NESTLED ON 1.27 ACRES WITH AN EASY WALK TO DOUBLE DECKER SINGLE SLIP DOCK. NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT A/C & MULTI-ZONE FURNACE AS WELL AS NEW HOT WATER HEATER. THIS HOME FEATURES 4 BEDS/3.5 BATHS WITH THE MASTER SUITE LOCATED ON THE ENTIRE SECOND LEVEL AND FEATURES A LIVING AREA WITH A STONE WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE. THERE IS A MINI-MASTER SUITE ON THE MAIN FLOOR & 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS ON TERRACE LEVEL. A STUDIO APT IS OVER THE 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristie Samples

Hill Wood Realty, LLC. License #374925 Listed on: 10/29/2020

Hill Wood Realty, LLC.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristie Samples

Hill Wood Realty, LLC. License #374925 Listed on: 10/29/2020

Hill Wood Realty, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 488 x 161
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Den
  • Lake Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Party Deck
  • Single Slip
  • Lake On Lot
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Oakwood Elementary School
  • West Hall Middle School
  • West Hall High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Serene Shores Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08062 001055

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,586

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

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: 1984
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept, Seats 12+
  • Square Footage: 2354.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Lower Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
  • Exterior Features: Rear Stairs
  • View: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping
  • Subdivision Complex: Serene Shores

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakwood
  • Middle School: West Hall
  • High School: West Hall

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2700
  • Plat Book: 7570
  • Plat Page: 176
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lake On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 488 x 161
  • Parcel Number: 08062 001055
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4586.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-00062-01-055
  • Close Date: 2020-11-30
  • Tax Year: 2019

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakwood
  • High School: West Hall
  • Middle School: West Hall

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Rollins Lynda K
Bought by
Atherton Edward
Seller's Agent
Kristie Samples
Hill Wood Realty, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Kristie Samples
Hill Wood Realty, LLC.
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.64%
Current Estimated Value
$799,808

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,808
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$381,800
Outstanding Balance
$279,893
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$527,430

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2015
Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Hong Kay Kyung Ja
Bought by
Rollins Louis Lawayne and Rollins Lynda K
Seller's Agent
ELLEN MESSERSCHMIDT
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Plavcan
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$374,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$336,600
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
Sold by
Daniel Carr Contracting Llc
Bought by
Hong Kay Kyung Ja

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,900
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Lanier Acquisitions Llc
Bought by
Daniel Carr Contracting Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Ownbey Ownbey W and Ownbey Pamela T
Bought by
Lanier Acquisitions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1997
Sold by
Young Betty J
Bought by
Ownbey W Murphy and Ownbey Pamela T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
10.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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
Atherton Edward $530,000 --
Rollins Louis Lawayne $374,000 --
Hong Kay Kyung Ja $464,900 --
Daniel Carr Contracting Llc -- --
Lanier Acquisitions Llc $292,501 --
Lanier Acquisitions Llc -- --
Ownbey W Murphy $290,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Atherton Edward $381,800
Previous Owner Rollins Louis Lawayne $336,600
Previous Owner Hong Kay Kyung Ja $164,900
Previous Owner Ownbey W Murphy $375,000
Previous Owner Ownbey W Murphy $292,000
Previous Owner Ownbey W Murphy $261,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $530,000 -3.6% $225 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2020 10/29/20 For Sale $550,000 +47.1% $234 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $374,000 -6.5% $159 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Price Changed $400,000 -5.9% $170 / Sq Ft
07/02/2015 07/02/15 For Sale $425,000 -5.6% $181 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2015 04/06/15 For Sale $450,000 -- $191 / 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 $6,537 $261,920 $87,200 $174,720
2023 $6,214 $248,840 $87,200 $161,640
2022 $4,287 $163,760 $87,200 $76,560
2021 $4,714 $177,000 $87,200 $89,800
2020 $4,683 $172,720 $87,200 $85,520
2019 $4,586 $167,600 $87,200 $80,400
2018 $4,249 $150,280 $73,880 $76,400
2017 $4,003 $143,040 $73,880 $69,160
2016 $3,404 $124,560 $55,400 $69,160
2015 $3,252 $124,560 $55,400 $69,160
2014 $3,252 $143,600 $73,880 $69,720
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristie Samples

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kristie Samples

    Hill Wood Realty, LLC.

    (770) 572-5473

    21 Total Sales

    Kristie Samples
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    ELLEN MESSERSCHMIDT

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • Darlene Plavcan

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Darlene Plavcan

    Keller Williams Lanier Partners

    (678) 300-1275

    107 Total Sales

    Darlene Plavcan
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6802633

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 08-00062-01-055

Georgia Hall County Gainesville 30504

4855 Serene Shores Dr, Gainesville, GA

This home is located at 4855 Serene Shores Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504 since 29 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $799,808, approximately $339 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 4855 Serene Shores Dr is a home located in Hall County with nearby schools including McEver Elementary School, Chestatee Middle School, and Chestatee High School.

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