NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Lakeshore Dr Berkeley Lake, GA 30096

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $808,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,562 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 23, 2021

Last sale price $565,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,300/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Community Lake
  • Berkeley Lake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake View
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve

About This Home

As of February 2021

SENSATIONAL REMODELED residence in PRESTIGIOUS Berkeley Lake w/PRIVACY galore! NEW roof & back gutters. INSPIRING finishes include GLEAMING wide-plank hardwood floors, NEW interior paint, plantation shutters, architectural moldings & trim, ABUNDANT windows & SPACIOUS floor plan. WELCOMING foyer opens to PERFECT entertaining spaces. Great room includes custom floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace w/access to SECLUDED sunroom/office including floor to ceiling windows & double French doors. ELEGANT dining room seats 12 or more guests for formal meals. DELIGHTFUL chef’s kitchen includes NEW large prep/cook island/breakfast bar, stainless appliances, & GENEROUS counter space w/NEW granite tops. TRANQUIL owners’ bedroom includes sitting area. DECADENT updated owners’ bath w/vaulted ceiling includes furniture style double vanity w/quartz top, large free standing soaking tub & large shower. Secondary bedrooms provide AMPLE space for family or guests w/hardwood floors. REFRESHING outdoor living includes deck, patio, LARGE PRIVATE back yard & firepit. Finished terrace level PERFECT for family/recreation areas & plenty of storage. SPLENDID neighborhood amenities include access to 88 acre lake, beach, picnic/recreation areas & more. Your new year-round RETREAT awaits!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Florin Popescu

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners License #260205 Listed on: 11/18/2020

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Thomas

Keller Williams Realty Cityside License #380509

Keller Williams Realty Cityside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Entrance
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,562 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Berkeley Lake Elementary School
  • Duluth Middle School
  • Duluth High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number R6289 263

Community Details

Overview

  • Berkeley Lake Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boating
  • Community Playground
  • Fishing
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,378

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Parking

3

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: 1980
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partial
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Office, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2562.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Lake Name: Berkeley Lake
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
  • View: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boating, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Park, Playground
  • Association Fee: 275
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: BERKELEY LAKE

Schools

  • Elementary School: Berkeley Lake
  • Middle School: Duluth
  • High School: Duluth

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5200
  • Lot: 7
  • Land/Lot: 289
  • Plat Book: 3
  • Plat Page: 63A
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: R6289 263
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5378.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R6289-263
  • Close Date: 2021-02-23
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Berkeley Lake
  • High School: Duluth
  • Middle School: Duluth

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Kaufmann Paul E
Bought by
Keene Kirk W and Keene Peggy G
Seller's Agent
Florin Popescu
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Buyer's Agent
Alison Thomas
Keller Williams Realty Cityside
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.42%
Current Estimated Value
$746,928

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$181,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Outstanding Balance
$409,763
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$333,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Thornton Cary Parker
Bought by
Kaufmann Paul E and Vilma V Kaufmann V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2007
Sold by
Adair-Schimer Laura A
Bought by
Thornton Cary P and Thornton Martin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Keene Kirk W $565,000 --
Kaufmann Paul E $385,000 --
Thornton Cary P $372,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Keene Kirk W $452,000
Closed Keene Kirk W $452,000
Previous Owner Kaufmann Paul E $310,000
Previous Owner Thornton Cary P $250,000
Previous Owner Thornton Cary P $29,200
Previous Owner Thornton Cary P $75,000
Previous Owner Schimer Laura A $176,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/23/2021 02/23/21 Sold $565,000 -1.7% $221 / Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Price Changed $575,000 -1.7% $224 / Sq Ft
11/18/2020 11/18/20 For Sale $585,000 -- $228 / 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 -- $254,880 $80,000 $174,880
2023 $2,494 $254,880 $80,000 $174,880
2022 $0 $226,000 $80,000 $146,000
2021 $6,460 $171,320 $45,200 $126,120
2020 $6,460 $171,320 $45,200 $126,120
2019 $5,378 $147,560 $36,000 $111,560
2018 $5,138 $139,960 $36,000 $103,960
2016 $3,869 $112,680 $32,400 $80,280
2015 $3,924 $112,680 $32,400 $80,280
2014 -- $84,960 $36,000 $48,960
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Florin Popescu

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Florin Popescu

    Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

    (770) 891-2045

    2 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Florin Popescu
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  • Alison Thomas

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alison Thomas

    Keller Williams Realty Cityside

    (404) 663-1694

    1 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Alison Thomas
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6810398

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 6-289-263

Georgia Gwinnett County Berkeley Lake 30096

487 Lakeshore Dr, Berkeley Lake, GA

This home is located at 487 Lakeshore Dr, Berkeley Lake, GA 30096 since 18 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $746,928, approximately $291 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 487 Lakeshore Dr is a home located in Gwinnett County with nearby schools including Berkeley Lake Elementary School, Duluth Middle School, and Duluth High School.

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