$499,900

5820 Elm Tree Dr Unit 1 Buford, GA 30518

Estimated payment $2,772/month

Total Views 7,607
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,797 Sq Ft
$179 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • 0.81 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Buford Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Welcome to this charming raised ranch, perfectly blending comfort, function, and location. Recently refreshed with new paint and carpet, this home is move-in ready and filled with natural light. The open and airy floor plan features soaring ceilings in the living room, master suites, and bathrooms, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Step outside and enjoy the beautifully landscaped front yard, or retreat to the wooded backyard where you can relax among the birds and wildlife. The storage shed provides extra space. With NO HOA, you can enjoy freedom and flexibility. The fully finished basement offers incredible flexible versatility, complete with two large rooms and a finished bathroom-ideal for an in-law or teen suite, game room, home office, or gym. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the two-car garage with remote and a 3rd garage that can fit three smaller cars or a boat or can be used as a large workshop. Nestled in a quiet, kid-friendly cul-de-sac street. One street from Lake Lanier. Convenient to shopping and an award-winning school system

Listing Agent

Norma Center

First United Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: normacenter@gmail.com License #205147 Listed on: 08/22/2025

First United Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $576

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.81 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,797 Sq Ft Home
  • Roommate Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Expansion Attic

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Buford Elementary And Middle School
  • Buford High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elm Tree Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$576

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch, Traditional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .81
  • Other Sturctures: Shed(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2797
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2797
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2797
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Expandable, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Roommate Plan, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 178.727

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buford
  • High School: Buford
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Buford
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Buford
  • Middle School: Buford
  • High School: Buford

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 24
  • Tax Annual Amount: 576.29

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $576 $105,080 $18,000 $87,080
2023 $576 $105,080 $18,000 $87,080
2022 $576 $105,080 $18,000 $87,080
2021 $576 $105,080 $18,000 $87,080
2020 $576 $87,800 $18,000 $69,800
2019 $520 $87,800 $18,000 $69,800
2018 $520 $87,800 $18,000 $69,800
2016 $519 $71,800 $18,000 $53,800
2015 $439 $52,840 $10,800 $42,040
2014 $445 $52,840 $10,800 $42,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $499,900 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $175,000 --
Deed $153,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $118,500 New Conventional
Closed $0 VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10589449

Georgia MLS

APN: 7-334-219