$555,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

5002 Forest Lake Dr W Tifton, GA 31794

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,105 Sq Ft
2.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$135 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Don't miss this extravagant Forest Lakes home! In a golf course community with multiple lakes, perfect for private walks. This beautiful 5 bed 4.5 bath home has been meticulously maintained and renovated under current homeownership. From the moment you walk in you're greeted w/ beautiful hardwood floors throughout main living area. There is a large living room with exposed brick fireplace. Spacious sunroom overlooks your back yard oasis. Kitchen has been updated with new cabinet paint and fixtures and has island with breakfast nook. Traditional dining room large enough for the entire family. Master suite is one of a kind with 2 full bathrooms and 2 closets, one for each spouse. Small office space off of the master bedroom is perfect for remote work. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with new carpet throughout. New energy efficient hot water heater. Stunning backyard with gunite salt water swimming pool installed in Nov 2022. Video Tour:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathon Searcy

Southern Classic Realtors License #368397 Listed on: 01/01/2025

Southern Classic Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathon Searcy

Southern Classic Realtors License #368397 Listed on: 01/01/2025

Southern Classic Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1998 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.64 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Garden Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
  • Eighth Street Middle School
  • Tift County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include management fee
  • Forest Lakes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 222

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,691

Year Built

Built in 1998 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 6
  • Year Built: 1998
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.64
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Garden/Patio Home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 200
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Management Fee

Schools

  • Elementary School: Annie Belle Clark
  • High School: Tift County
  • Middle School: Eighth Street
  • Elementary School: Annie Belle Clark
  • Middle School: Eighth Street
  • High School: Tift County

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 222
  • Deed Book: 2216
  • Deed Page: 75
  • Plat Book: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4691.2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Brennan Justin
Bought by
Croxton Scott
Seller's Agent
Jonathon Searcy
Southern Classic Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jonathon Searcy
Southern Classic Realtors
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.48%
Views
385
Current Estimated Value
$604,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.55%
Original Mortgage
$527,250
Outstanding Balance
$525,461
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,363

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Apr 18, 2022
Sold by
Patrick Robert O
Bought by
Brennan Justin and Brennan Angela
Seller's Agent
Gina Cox
Century 21 Smith Branch, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Gina Cox
Century 21 Smith Branch, LLC.
List Price
$505,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1998
Sold by
Morris Opal F
Bought by
Patrick R O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1996
Sold by
Morris Opal F
Bought by
Patrick R O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1996
Sold by
Halstead Milton A
Bought by
Morris Opal F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1996
Sold by
Morris Leonard F
Bought by
Halstead Milton A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $555,000 --
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $30,000 --
Deed $8,000 --
Deed $22,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $527,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $555,000 -3.5% $135 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale $575,000 +19.8% $140 / Sq Ft
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Sold $480,000 -5.0% $133 / Sq Ft
03/17/2022 03/17/22 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2022 03/14/22 For Sale $505,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $5,551 $236,141 $18,000 $218,141
2023 $5,551 $160,176 $26,000 $134,176
2022 $4,384 $147,706 $10,000 $137,706
2021 $4,350 $147,706 $10,000 $137,706
2020 $3,999 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2019 $3,991 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2018 $3,985 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2017 $4,004 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2016 $4,008 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2015 $4,002 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2014 $4,004 $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
2013 -- $133,438 $10,000 $123,438
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10433608

Georgia MLS

APN: 0080A-070