$879,500

788 Sherwood Rd Gainesville, GA 30501

Estimated payment $4,678/month

Total Views 44,504
5 Beds
5 Baths
5,916 Sq Ft
$149 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Second Kitchen
  • Community Lake
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

• Gorgeous Renovation, 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 5,916 sq, ft. on a 1-acre lot. Higher priced homes being built on both sides = future appreciation. • Sublet finished basement = extra income. • Finished Basement (in-law suite) with separate entrance, full kitchen, family room with fireplace, bedroom and full bath = perfect for guest, teens, in-laws or rental income. • 2 Car Garage with extra parking. • Screened porch + new large deck + fenced back yard = Outdoor living goals! • Large open floor plan with features seen in higher priced homes. • Close to everything Gainesville has to offer.

Listing Agent

Mike Cherwenka

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #417172 Listed on: 11/26/2025

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $676

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 500 x 295
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Centennial Arts Academy Elementary School
  • Gainesville East Middle School
  • Gainesville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 110 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 47
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01113 004009

Community Details

Overview

  • Forest Hills Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$676

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3622.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Brick, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Second Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement, Kitchen
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 5916.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2294.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Pickleball, Playground
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Forest Hills

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0100
  • Lot: 47
  • Plat Book: 229
  • Plat Page: 729
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 500 x 295
  • Parcel Number: 01113 004009
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Insulation, Lighting
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 676.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Centennial Arts Academy
  • High School: Gainesville
  • Middle School: Gainesville East

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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
2025 $2,044 $189,760 $105,000 $84,760
2024 $2,356 $179,760 $104,120 $75,640
2023 $2,186 $158,480 $83,120 $75,360
2022 $676 $145,360 $82,040 $63,320
2021 $677 $132,080 $65,600 $66,480
2020 $1,696 $126,200 $65,600 $60,600
2019 $1,752 $126,200 $65,600 $60,600
2018 $737 $151,440 $86,240 $65,200
2017 $810 $122,880 $57,480 $65,400
2016 $1,606 $122,880 $57,480 $65,400
2015 $1,074 $122,880 $57,480 $65,400
2014 $1,074 $145,720 $67,640 $78,080
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Rented $3,800 0.0% --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
11/26/2025 11/26/25 For Sale $879,500 +62.9% $149 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $540,000 -9.2% $161 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $178 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $595,000 -- $178 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $540,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $628,678 Mortgage Modification
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Mike Cherwenka

Virtual Properties Realty.com

(470) 260-9599

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In 1996, Mike Cherwenka started renovating and selling wholesale real estate in the Atlanta metro area. To date, he has flipped more than 2,150 homes.

In addition to renovating homes, Mike sells 2/3 of his inventory at wholesale prices to investors. Mike purchases massive amounts of distressed homes from banks, tax sales, probate, owners, and more due to his stellar reputation of closing quickly with cash.

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Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7686199

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 01-00113-04-009