$449,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2022

70 Trickle Creek Trail Clayton, GA 30525

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
1.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rabun County High School Rated 9+
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2023

MUST SEE! The perfect, peaceful, private mountain getaway in the woods! Log cabin on quiet and secluded 1.5 acres with a trickling creek running through the wooded yard. NO HOA or COVENANTS! Original owner, purchased directly from the builder in 2003. Immaculate condition and ready to go! Fully furnished, everything you see comes with the cabin. Could be immediate income producing property just minutes from Lake Burton, Lake Seed, Lake Rabun, Clayton and Helen. Hardwood floors and beautiful vaulted tongue and groove ceilings in main living area. Floor to ceiling stacked stone, wood burning fireplace. Kitchen comes fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Kitchen has granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, bar with barstools, and all appliances. Both bedrooms come with walk in closets and full bathroom. Main floor bathroom has jacuzzi tub as well as shower. Upstairs bedroom has vaulted ceiling and ensuite bathroom. TWO Huge screened in porches, one on main and one on terrace level. Full unfinished daylight basement could easily be finished into additional bedroom/living room/bonus room space (for an additional 1400 sq ft). Daylight basement also has a usable bathroom with vanity, toilet and shower. Well established vegetation and landscaping with hosta, ferns and lilly of the valley. Take stairs around the back of the house to a landscaped pea gravel walkway leading to a stone firepit with seating and rock wall. Cabin shares a well with 3 additional homes. Hot water replaced one year ago, HVAC regularly serviced every 6 months, extremely well maintained! This cozy cabin is move in ready and won't last! Hurry! Come see...and make us an offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krista Bixler

Leading Edge Real Estate LLC License #312219 Listed on: 05/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Tambrie Kitchens

BHHS Georgia Properties License #384765

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,323

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.53 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Tin Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Rabun County Primary/Elementar Elementary School
  • Rabun County Middle School
  • Rabun County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,323

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.53
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Total Finished Area2: 1430
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Daylight, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1430
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1430
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1430
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Double Vanity, Beamed Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Bath, Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Other, Masonry
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Price Per Square Foot: 313.99

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened, Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tin
  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Kitchen Level, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Common Area, In Hall
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • High School: Rabun County
  • High School Bus: No
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • Middle School Bus: No
  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • High School: Rabun County

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 45
  • Deed Book: G24
  • Deed Page: 499

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1323

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Jul 1, 2022
Sold by
Thomas Beryl Smith
Bought by
Vernon Martha Forkner
Seller's Agent
Krista Bixler
Leading Edge Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tambrie Kitchens
BHHS Georgia Properties
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$449,000
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$525,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Bought by
Thomas Beryl Smith
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $449,000 --
Warranty Deed $449,000 --
Warranty Deed $188,000 --
Warranty Deed $188,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $375,000 -16.5% $253 / Sq Ft
05/28/2023 05/28/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $449,000 0.0% $303 / Sq Ft
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Price Changed $449,000 -7.2% $303 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Price Changed $484,000 -2.0% $327 / Sq Ft
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Price Changed $494,000 -1.0% $333 / Sq Ft
12/13/2022 12/13/22 For Sale $499,000 +11.1% $337 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Sold $449,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2022 06/05/22 For Sale $449,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $449,000 -- $314 / 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 $2,149 $133,884 $17,500 $116,384
2023 $2,246 $122,694 $17,500 $105,194
2022 $1,390 $75,966 $12,600 $63,366
2021 $1,323 $70,544 $12,600 $57,944
2020 $1,376 $70,929 $12,600 $58,329
2019 $1,385 $70,929 $12,600 $58,329
2018 $1,453 $74,102 $12,600 $61,502
2017 $1,393 $74,102 $12,600 $61,502
2016 $1,397 $74,102 $12,600 $61,502
2015 $1,463 $75,984 $12,600 $63,384
2014 $1,471 $75,984 $12,600 $63,384
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20042879

Georgia MLS

APN: 013B-027C