$1,503,500
SOLD AUG 14, 2020

5 Tropicana Ct Greenville, SC 29609

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,399 Sq Ft
0.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Second Kitchen
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of August 2020

Welcome home! This one-of-a-kind custom timber home sits atop Paris Mountain in a prestigious elevated location offering breathtaking 180-degree views of downtown Greenville, Furman University's Mirror Lake and famed bell tower, and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. The custom estate features exquisite craftsmanship with exposed Douglas fir beams throughout almost 6,000 sq. ft. of living space. A serene retreat, the property boasts incredible outdoor space including four decks, a patio, and fire-pit -all with spectacular vistas. Five gas and/or wood-burning fireplaces create inviting and cozy living spaces, both indoors and out. There is an immaculate gourmet kitchen with only the finest appliances and walk-in pantry. All four bedrooms are impeccably designed, each with its own luxurious bath and heated bathroom floors, any of which can be used as the master bedroom. The bedroom over the garage can double as a bonus room or in-law suite as it features a kitchenette and a queen sized Murphy bed built into the wall. The main level bonus room, previously used as an exercise room is spacious with incredible views from every angle. Other custom features include majestic entries with steel and iron doors, Amish hand-scraped solid 3/4" hickory hardwood floors throughout, solid walnut custom 8' interior doors, some with custom glass and iron, vantage controls automatic lighting system, Marvin roll-out windows and custom tongue and groove poplar walls (no drywall anywhere), central vac, and more. Some exterior features include a 220 sq. ft. art studio, a new GAF slate roof, and a $300,000 landscaping package with tiered rock walls imported from Tennessee. This home is located off of Altamont Rd., famous to cycling enthusiasts and is minutes from the Swamp Rabbit Trail, an exercise path, leading to Travelers Rest and Greenville's best restaurants and cultural events making this fantastic home the ideal base from which to explore all that Greenville and its surroundings have to offer. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Greenville and 5 minutes to Furman University, Travelers Rest, and Hwy 25 that provides easy access to Hendersonville and Asheville, North Carolina. You MUST schedule a tour TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly May

Wilson Associates License #63579 Listed on: 05/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherri Nasim

Magnolia Realty Inc License #21304

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,356

Year Built

  • 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 356x15x45x93x21x55x88x255
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Steep Slope
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 6,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 6,200-6,399 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Dual Staircase
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Thermal Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Jimmy Durham HOA
  • City Lights Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,356

Year Built

2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Yard, Mountain, Mountain View, Sloped Gently, Some Trees, Steep, Underground Utilities, Water View
  • Total Sq Ft: 6480
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 6480
  • 4: Y, Size: 16x34
  • Estimated Age: 11-20
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.98
  • Bonus/Recreation Room: Y, Size: 18x33
  • Class: Residential
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Hoa Community Amenities: Gated Community, Lights
  • HOA Management Company: Jimmy Durham
  • HOA Regime Fee: 250
  • Hoa Regime Fee Mandatory: Yes
  • Hoa Term: Annual
  • HOA: Y
  • Legal Lot Number: 7
  • Lot Size Acreage: 1/2 - Acre
  • Lvt Date: 05/01/2020
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Of Bedrooms Main Level: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Parking Garage: Attached Garage 2 Cars, Door Opener, Key Pad Entry
  • Second Living Quarters: Kitchen/Kitchenette, Separate Entrance, Second Level
  • Sold Price Sq Ft: 232.02
  • Street Designation: Court
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Subdivision: City Lights
  • Tax Rate4percent6percent: 4
  • Total Finished Heated Sq Ft: 6200-6399
  • Type: Single Family-Detached
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2008

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cook Top-Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven(s)-Wall, Refrigerator, Oven-Electric, Microwave-Built In
  • Floors: Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Story Foyer, 2nd Stair Case, Bookcase, Cable Available, Ceiling 9ft+, Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Cathedral/Vaulted, Central Vacuum, Countertops Granite, Intercom, Open Floor Plan, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector, Some Window Trtmnts, Tub-Jetted, Walk In Closet, Second Living Quarters, Dual Master Bedrooms, Pantry – Walk In, Smart Systems Pre-Wiring
  • Master Bed Features: Double Sink, Full Bath, Fireplace, Master On Main Lvl, Master On 2nd Lvl, Shower-Separate, Walk-In Closet, Tub-Jetted
  • Specialty Room: 2nd Kitchen/Kitchenette, Bonus Room/Rec Room, Laundry
  • Master Bedroom: Y, Size: 21x14
  • Sun Room: N
  • Bedroom 2: Y, Size: 21x14
  • Bedroom 3: Y, Size: 12x28
  • Breakfast Room: Y, Size: 13x13
  • Den: Y, Size: 12x15
  • Dining Room: Y, Size: 12x20
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room: Y, Size: 23x21
  • Kitchen: Y, Size: 11x18
  • Laundry Room: Y, Size: 7x7
  • Living Room: N
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 5
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 232.02

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved, Extra Pad
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Front, Porch-Screened, Porch-Wrap Around, Sprklr In Grnd-Partial Yd, Tilt Out Windows, Windows-Thermal, Outdoor Fireplace, Generator
  • Exterior Finish: Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Garbage Pickup: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Cooling System: Central Forced, Electric, Multi-Units
  • Heating System: Electric, Forced Air, Gas Available, Propane Gas, Multi-Units
  • Laundry: 1st Floor, Walk-In

Schools

  • Elementary School: Duncan Chapel
  • Middle School: Northwest
  • High School: Travelers Rest

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 356x15x45x93x21x55x88x255

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Total Taxes: 8355.97

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Larry A Mckinney Sr Descendants Trust
Bought by
Trammel Ronald G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2012
Sold by
Arthur State Bank
Bought by
Yeatman Timothy Joseph and Yeatman Vicki Hamer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$934,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
St Clair Iii Hugh E
Bought by
Arthur State Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2009
Sold by
Lajo Llc
Bought by
St Clair Iii Hugh E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2008
Sold by
St Clair Iii Hugh E
Bought by
Lajo Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,550,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2006
Sold by
Stclair Hugh E
Bought by
Lajo Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $1,167,500 --
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $900,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $934,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,550,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,380,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 -6.0% $624 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 For Sale $4,250,000 +182.7% $664 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $1,503,500 -15.3% $243 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Price Changed $1,775,000 -9.0% $286 / Sq Ft
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $315 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,226 $55,960 $8,800 $47,160
2023 $9,226 $55,960 $8,800 $47,160
2022 $8,999 $55,960 $8,800 $47,160
2021 $8,918 $55,960 $8,800 $47,160
2020 $8,117 $46,900 $8,800 $38,100
2019 $8,121 $46,900 $8,800 $38,100
2018 $8,384 $46,900 $8,800 $38,100
2017 $8,356 $46,900 $8,800 $38,100
2016 $8,074 $1,172,550 $220,000 $952,550
2015 $7,980 $1,172,550 $220,000 $952,550
2014 $7,759 $1,175,330 $220,000 $955,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1417294

Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0477.02-01-007.00