NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8125 Kara Dr Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $344,436 - $371,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2018

Last sale price $195,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,139/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2018

Desirable home in family friendly neighborhood. Granite and Tile in kitchen. New carpet and paint throughout. Newer HVAC. New roof less than 12 months old. Partially finished basement. Finished Garage walls and ceiling. Oversized half acre plus lot. Move in Ready. Gainesville address in Forsyth County. Excellent schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

VINCENT OREILLY

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #275085 Listed on: 06/07/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

LEISA LITTLEFIELD

Right Deal Realty, LLC. License #324823

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,403

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.63

HOA Fees

  • $9 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

  • Chestatee Elementary School
  • Little Mill Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Chestatee Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 314 236

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,403

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$9 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessment Fee Contemplated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story
  • Square Footage: 1284.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc
  • Association Fee: 106
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Chestatee Ridge

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chestatee
  • Middle School: Little Mill
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Land/Lot: 2
  • Lot Dimensions: .63 Acres
  • Parcel Number: 314 236
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Water Heater

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1403.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 314-000-236
  • Close Date: 2018-07-11
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chestatee
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Little Mill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2018
Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Clark Michael E
Bought by
Alvarado Oscar Armando Melende and Martinez Luz Alejandra Peral
Seller's Agent
VINCENT OREILLY
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
LEISA LITTLEFIELD
Right Deal Realty, LLC.
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.5%
Current Estimated Value
$357,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$188,491
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2017
Sold by
Clark Pamela Christine
Bought by
Clark Pamela Christine and Clark Michael Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2001
Sold by
Wolverine Construction Inc
Bought by
Clark Pamela C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,687
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2001
Sold by
Truman Mountain Llc
Bought by
Wolverine Construction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,850
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Alvarado Oscar Armando Melende $195,000 --
Clark Pamela Christine -- --
Clark Pamela C $129,900 --
Wolverine Construction Inc $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alvarado Oscar Armando Mele $187,500
Closed Alvarado Oscar Armando Melende $188,835
Closed Alvarado Oscar Armando Melende $188,491
Previous Owner Clark Pamela C $134,400
Previous Owner Clark Pamela C $128,687
Previous Owner Wolverine Construction Inc $194,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Sold $195,000 -2.5% $152 / Sq Ft
06/10/2018 06/10/18 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $200,000 -- $156 / 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 $2,187 $125,368 $40,000 $85,368
2023 $2,187 $128,864 $40,000 $88,864
2022 $2,201 $80,648 $18,000 $62,648
2021 $1,975 $80,648 $18,000 $62,648
2020 $1,958 $79,820 $14,000 $65,820
2019 $1,773 $70,748 $12,000 $58,748
2018 $1,473 $57,400 $12,000 $45,400
2017 $1,403 $53,792 $12,000 $41,792
2016 $1,403 $53,792 $12,000 $41,792
2015 $1,405 $53,792 $12,000 $41,792
2014 $1,242 $50,204 $12,000 $38,204
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    VINCENT OREILLY

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • LEISA LITTLEFIELD

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    LEISA LITTLEFIELD

    Right Deal Realty, LLC.

    (404) 784-2269

    5 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    LEISA LITTLEFIELD
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6021726

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 314-236

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506 Lake Lanier

8125 Kara Dr, Gainesville, GA

This home is located at 8125 Kara Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506 since 07 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $357,609, approximately $278 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 8125 Kara Dr is a home located in Forsyth County with nearby schools including Chestatee Elementary School, Little Mill Middle School, and War Hill Christian Academy.

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