NOT LISTED FOR SALE

568 Highway 197 Clayton, GA 30525

Estimated Value: $569,770 - $792,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
968 Sq Ft
$699/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 13, 2015

Last sale price $200,000 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 238% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,761/month

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2015

VERY PRIVATE, BEAUTIFUL & CONVENIENT TO EVERTYHING. This home has everything you are looking for...outstanding mountain views from every bedroom and the living area, custom stacked stone fireplace, hardwood floors, wood walls, vaulted ceiling & artisan mountain laurel chair railing. On top of these features, all the bedrooms are very large with French doors to a deck or patio & each bathroom has a double vanity sink. The eat-in kitchen is very open with wood cabinets. The basement has 9' ceilings with a tremendous amount of daylight & a large storage room. Over 3 wooded acres of land and an oversized garage for storing an RV, jet skis, etc. Close to Lake Burton (1 mile). Vacation Rental Home & generates substantial income. Well maintained & immaculate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Joyner

Classic South Properties LLC License #200695 Listed on: 12/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

No Sales Agent

Non-Mls Company License #0

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,076

Year Built

  • 2002

Lot Details

  • 3.08

Interior Spaces

  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Rabun County / Rabun / Rabun County Elementary And Middle School
  • Rabun County / Rabun / Rabun County High School

Utilities

  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,076

Year Built

2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Fireplace(s): 1, In Great/Family Room, Factory Built
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Daylight, Inside Entrance, Outside Entrance, Finished Rooms, Full
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher, Icemaker Line, Built-In Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceilings, Double Vanity, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors, Wall-to-wall Carpet
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Laundry Type: Closet
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 952
  • Kitchen / Breakfast: Breakfast Area
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 968

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck/Patio, Out Building
  • Roof Type: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Kitchen Level Entry, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Energy Features: Double Pane/Thermo
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank, Well

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Mountain View, Private Backyard, Sloping, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 2-5 Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Rickles Sheila Frances
Bought by
Jones Rudolph W and Jones Anne D
Current Estimated Value
$676,693

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$195,518
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$395,043

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2014
Closed on
Feb 13, 2015
Sold by
Heard Cathryne C
Bought by
Rickles Sheila Frances and Rickles David Jeffery
Seller's Agent
Mike Joyner
Classic South Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
No Sales Agent
Non-Mls Company
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-16.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.73%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2005
Sold by
Long Wayne E
Bought by
Heard Roland S and Heard Cathryn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2001
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
Jones Rudolph W $437,300 --
Rickles Sheila Frances $200,000 --
Rickles Sheila Frances $200,000 --
Heard Roland S $237,000 --
Heard Roland S $237,000 --
-- $38,000 --
-- $38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Rudolph W $200,000
Previous Owner Rickles Sheila Frances $135,000
Previous Owner Heard Roland S $189,600
Previous Owner Heard Roland S $35,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $200,000 -16.6% $207 / Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2014 12/19/14 For Sale $239,900 -- $248 / 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 $2,076 $129,327 $18,200 $111,127
2023 $1,573 $87,943 $17,130 $70,813
2022 $1,525 $85,322 $16,059 $69,263
2021 $1,424 $77,934 $14,989 $62,945
2020 $1,465 $77,552 $14,989 $62,563
2019 $1,476 $77,552 $14,989 $62,563
2018 $1,520 $77,552 $14,989 $62,563
2017 $1,458 $77,552 $14,989 $62,563
2016 $1,462 $77,552 $14,989 $62,563
2015 $1,599 $83,030 $14,989 $68,042
2014 $1,649 $85,166 $17,032 $68,134
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mike Joyner

    Classic South Properties LLC

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    No Sales Agent

    Non-Mls Company

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 07378386

Georgia MLS

APN: 015-001G

Georgia Rabun County Clayton 30525

568 Highway 197, Clayton, GA

This home is located at 568 Highway 197, Clayton, GA 30525 since 19 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $676,693, approximately $699 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 568 Highway 197 is a home located in Rabun County with nearby schools including Rabun County Primary School and Rabun County High School.

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