NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5285 Merlot Dr Acworth, GA 30101

Estimated Value: $1,128,000 - $1,244,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,705 Sq Ft
$316/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2020

Last sale price $774,463 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,121/month

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • New Construction
  • Deck
  • Frey Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.84 Acre Lot
  • Property borders a national or state park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Want to back up to acres and acres of undisturbed land? You need to check this out! 5 Bedrm MASTER ON THE MAIN w/ WALK-OUT BASEMENT & Covered Back PORCH overlooking Corps Property. Ready in DEC. Large Kitchen w/ 42" painted cabinets and soft close drawers. Stainless steel appls. Quartz Countertops in master bath and kitchen. Site FINISHED Hardwoods. WOOD BURNING Fireplace flanked by bookcases. Coffer ceiling. 4 bedrms UPSTAIRS w/ large REC ROOM or PLAYROOM for the kiddos. We are a local Marietta home builder who strives for 100% Customer Satisfaction.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Bercher

Accent Realty Group, LLC. License #343635 Listed on: 11/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Peppers

SDC Realty, LLC. License #244165

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,139

Year Built

  • Built in 2019 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.84 Acre Lot
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,705 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Frey Elementary School
  • Durham Middle School
  • Allatoona High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20011800650

Community Details

Overview

  • $600 Initiation Fee
  • Built by Bercher Homes
  • Thornton Township Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,139

Year Built

Built in 2019 | New Construction

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 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: New Construction
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: NewHome

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, His and Hers Closets, Low-Flow Fixtures, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Media Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3705.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Rear Stairs

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Thornton Township

Schools

  • Elementary School: Frey
  • Middle School: Durham
  • High School: Allatoona

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.8400
  • Lot: 7
  • Land/Lot: 118/119
  • Section G M D: 2
  • Plat Book: 277
  • Plat Page: 538
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Borders US/State Park, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level
  • Parcel Number: 20011800650
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 600

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20-0118-0-065-0
  • Close Date: 2020-02-14
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Frey
  • High School: Allatoona
  • Middle School: Durham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2019
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Bercher Homes Llc
Bought by
Ray Gregory S and Ray Christy L
Seller's Agent
Becky Bercher
Accent Realty Group, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Peppers
SDC Realty, LLC.
List Price
$699,640
Sold Price
$774,463
Premium/Discount to List
$74,823
10.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,171,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$396,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$720,225
Outstanding Balance
$636,347
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$534,964
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
Ray Gregory S $774,463 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ray Gregory S $720,225
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Sold $774,463 +10.7% $209 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2019 11/11/19 For Sale $699,640 -- $189 / 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
2025 $11,139 $405,628 $50,000 $355,628
2024 $11,147 $405,628 $50,000 $355,628
2023 $10,604 $405,628 $50,000 $355,628
2022 $9,128 $309,760 $47,200 $262,560
2021 $9,401 $309,760 $47,200 $262,560
2020 $8,550 $281,708 $50,000 $231,708
2019 $1,433 $47,200 $47,200 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Becky Bercher

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Becky Bercher

    Accent Realty Group, LLC.

    (770) 851-8492

    36 Total Sales

    Becky Bercher
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  • Cathy Peppers

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Cathy Peppers

    SDC Realty, LLC.

    (678) 910-5742

    43 Total Sales

    Cathy Peppers
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6643847

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 20-0118-0-065-0

Georgia Cobb County Acworth 30101

5285 Merlot Dr, Acworth, GA

This home is located at 5285 Merlot Dr, Acworth, GA 30101 since 11 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,171,311, approximately $316 per square foot. This property was built in 2019. 5285 Merlot Dr is a home located in Cobb County with nearby schools including Frey Elementary School, Durham Middle School, and Allatoona High School.

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