NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Wild Orchid Ln Rabun Gap, GA 30568

Estimated Value: $303,000 - $419,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
952 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2016

Last sale price $151,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 144% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,139/month

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountainous Lot
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Satellite Dish
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of March 2016

Wolffork Valley charmer! View cabin with separate studio or guest house. Main home has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open kitchen/dining/living room, fireplace, C/H/A, family room, screen porch, and private deck with water feature. Studio was previously used as artist studio, or would make a great guest house with bedroom, living room, room to build in kitchen, bath (currently 1/2 bath), and metal roof. Paved access with circle drive at guest house and upper drive to main house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Hyer

Bear Creek Realty License #206192 Listed on: 09/23/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Garrett

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #353269

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,516

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • Mountainous Lot

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 103

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,516

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • District: 2
  • Property Setting: Mountain
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): 1, In Living Room, Masonry
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Daylight, Inside Entrance, Outside Entrance, Finished Rooms, Full
  • Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Kitchen Equipment: Separate Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Gas Logs, Wall-to-wall Carpet
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Laundry Type: Room
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 336
  • Kitchen / Breakfast: Island, Pantry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 952

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Deck/Patio, Porch, Screen Porch, Water Feature, Workshop
  • Construction: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: 3 Car Or More, Carport, Detached, Kitchen Level Entry

Utilities

  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane
  • Heating: Central
  • Energy Features: Gas Water Heater
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar / Rabun / Rabun County, GA
  • Middle School: Rabun County / Rabun / Rabun County, GA
  • High School: Rabun County / Rabun / Rabun County, GA

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Mountain View, Sloping, Valley View, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 1-2 Acres
  • Land Lot: 103

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2023
Sold by
Reed Vernon L
Bought by
Kratzer Ronald M
Current Estimated Value
$367,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,127
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Roger W
Bought by
Reed Vernon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,235
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2015
Closed on
Mar 29, 2016
Sold by
Landreth June G
Bought by
Mills Roger Wayne and Olsen Norman Conrad
Seller's Agent
Pam Hyer
Bear Creek Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Garrett
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$151,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-5.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Bought by
Landreth Thomas F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1987
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
Kratzer Ronald M $285,000 --
Reed Vernon L $197,000 --
Reed Vernon L $197,000 --
Mills Roger Wayne $151,000 --
Mills Roger Wayne $151,000 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
Landreth Thomas F $80,900 --
Landreth Thomas F $80,900 --
-- $17,900 --
-- $17,900 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kratzer Ronald M $301,399
Closed Kratzer Ronald M $291,127
Previous Owner Reed Vernon L $193,059
Previous Owner Reed Vernon L $201,235
Previous Owner Landreth June G $47,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Sold $151,000 -5.6% $159 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2015 09/23/15 For Sale $159,900 -- $168 / 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 $1,516 $96,474 $12,485 $83,989
2023 $1,572 $85,883 $11,750 $74,133
2022 $1,487 $81,217 $11,016 $70,201
2021 $1,404 $74,874 $10,282 $64,592
2020 $1,417 $73,057 $10,282 $62,775
2019 $1,427 $73,057 $10,282 $62,775
2018 $1,432 $73,057 $10,282 $62,775
2017 $1,373 $73,057 $10,282 $62,775
2016 $1,056 $56,011 $9,596 $46,415
2015 $957 $62,947 $9,596 $53,351
2014 $650 $46,898 $8,911 $37,988
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pam Hyer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Pam Hyer

    Bear Creek Realty

    (706) 490-1223

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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  • Jennifer Garrett

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Garrett

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (706) 768-6102

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 07527553

Georgia MLS

APN: 040-018

Georgia Rabun County Rabun Gap 30568

53 Wild Orchid Ln, Rabun Gap, GA

This home is located at 53 Wild Orchid Ln, Rabun Gap, GA 30568 since 23 September 2015 and is currently estimated at $352,912, approximately $370 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 53 Wild Orchid Ln is a home located in Rabun County with nearby schools including Rabun County Primary School, Rabun County High School, and Rabun Gap Nacoochee School.

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