NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5855 Elm Tree Dr Unit 1 Buford, GA 30518

Estimated Value: $441,555 - $542,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,752 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2016

Last sale price $250,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,628/month

Highlights

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Buford Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2016

*BUFORD SCHOOLS* Real Beauty near Lake Lanier! Exterior just painted/RhinoShield under coating! New shutters! 2 Driveways w/ total of 5 garage spaces! Gourmet Kitchen with new granite counter tops/new double under-mount sink/new burnished bronze faucet! Soaring ceilings! Master on Main w/ huge en-suite Mtr Bath/Walk-in Closet! Beautiful real teak floors! New carpet in bdrms! Upstairs loft can be 4th bdrm or Media Rm! HUGE Family Rm! Private walk-out fenced backyard w/ expanded deck! Basement w/ Workshop, Exercise Room, and tons of storage, No HOA Fees/Low Taxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Gifford

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #364843 Listed on: 05/27/2016

NOT A VALID MEMBER

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-MLS NMLS

Non FMLS Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $753

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Buford Elementary And Middle School
  • Buford High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Elm Tree Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / A
  • Assessor Parcel Number R7334 209

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$753

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 1 Story, Loft, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2752.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 4
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Subdivision Complex: Elm Tree

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buford
  • Middle School: Buford
  • High School: Buford

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7200
  • Lot: 18
  • Land/Lot: 334
  • Plat Book: 63
  • Plat Page: 190
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Lot Dimensions: .72
  • Parcel Number: R7334 209
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 753.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R7334-209
  • Close Date: 2016-08-12
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buford
  • High School: Buford
  • Middle School: Buford

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2016
Closed on
Aug 12, 2016
Sold by
James E
Bought by
Hicks James E and Hicks Angela C
Seller's Agent
Emily Gifford
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-7.06%
Current Estimated Value
$479,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,639
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$245,471
Outstanding Balance
$198,064
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$292,750

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2006
Sold by
Giacalone William and Giacalone Anne M
Bought by
Harp Scott D and Harp Jennifer J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,880
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2005
Sold by
Cottick Ronald S and Cottick Carolyn
Bought by
Giacalone William and Giacalone Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2000
Sold by
Mcnail James P and Mcnail Kristi J
Bought by
Cottick Ronald S and Cottick Carolyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
8.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Brown Robert F
Bought by
Mcnail James P and Mcnail Kristi J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,400
Interest Rate
7.06%
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
Hicks James E $250,000 --
Hicks James R $250,000 --
Harp Scott D $249,400 --
Giacalone William $222,000 --
Cottick Ronald S $165,000 --
Mcnail James P $155,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hicks James R $245,471
Closed Hicks James E $245,471
Previous Owner Harp Scott D $49,880
Previous Owner Giacalone William $50,000
Previous Owner Cottick Ronald S $156,750
Previous Owner Mcnail James P $124,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $250,000 -7.1% $91 / Sq Ft
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2016 05/27/16 For Sale $269,000 -- $98 / 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
2024 $1,137 $129,680 $18,000 $111,680
2023 $1,137 $129,680 $18,000 $111,680
2022 $1,137 $129,680 $18,000 $111,680
2021 $1,137 $129,680 $18,000 $111,680
2020 $1,137 $108,960 $18,000 $90,960
2019 $1,027 $108,960 $18,000 $90,960
2018 $1,027 $108,960 $18,000 $90,960
2016 $0 $89,040 $18,000 $71,040
2015 $753 $66,320 $10,800 $55,520
2014 $766 $66,320 $10,800 $55,520
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Emily Gifford

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    NON-MLS NMLS

    Non FMLS Member

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5697468

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 7-334-209

Georgia Gwinnett County Buford 30518

5855 Elm Tree Dr Unit 1, Buford, GA

This home is located at 5855 Elm Tree Dr Unit 1, Buford, GA 30518 since 27 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $479,639, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 5855 Elm Tree Dr Unit 1 is a home located in Gwinnett County with nearby schools including Buford Elementary School, Buford Academy, and Buford Senior Academy.

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