NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8215 Kara Dr Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Area

Estimated Value: $353,000 - $375,621

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,719 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2020

Last sale price $209,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,251 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Workshop
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of July 2020

Great new listing in North Forysth! Updated & well-maintained ranch on cul-de-sac street. New roof, new carpet, fresh paint, new water heater, new flooring in master bath, 10’+ vaulted ceilings throughout, stainless appliances, low maintenance vinyl siding. Partially finished basement with brand new carpet in living area, nice workshop area & 2 car garage. Rear deck overlooks large flat backyard, perfect for entertaining or gardening, playset stays! 100% USDA financing available. Great location near Dawson Outlets, Lake Lanier & also the future home of East Forsyth HS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Blanton

Robbins Realty License #277835 Listed on: 04/24/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Soltau

HomeSmart License #335778

HomeSmart

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,679

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 27,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Drive Under Main Level
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,719 Sq Ft Home
  • Rear Stairs
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Workshop
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Hall

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Chestatee Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 314 237

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,679

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0.62 Acres

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Partial
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Workshop
  • Square Footage: 1719.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 125
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Chestatee Ridge

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6200
  • Lot: 3
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Plat Book: 62
  • Plat Page: 237
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 314 237
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1679.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Chestatee
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Little Mill

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Blanton
Robbins Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maria Soltau
HomeSmart
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$209,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,900
-9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$368,155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$159,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.73%
Original Mortgage
$213,807
Outstanding Balance
$185,741
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$182,414

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,115
Interest Rate
9.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Gainesville, GA

  • Jeff Leshin Real Estate Agent - Real Broker, LLC.

    Jeff Leshin

    Responds Quickly

    Real Broker, LLC.

    (833) 749-1079

    221 Total Sales

    4 in Lake Lanier

    $305K - $441K Price Range

    Jeff Leshin
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  • Heather Skoglind Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Heather Skoglind

    HomeSmart

    (877) 558-8931

    49 Total Sales

    26 in Lake Lanier

    $270K - $1.6M Price Range

    Heather Skoglind
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  • Kristin Sheehan Real Estate Agent - Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE

    Kristin Sheehan

    Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE

    (888) 501-7811

    86 Total Sales

    8 in Lake Lanier

    $1M - $4.2M Price Range

    Kristin Sheehan
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  • Samantha Spradling Real Estate Agent - Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc.

    Samantha Spradling

    Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc.

    (888) 482-1823

    58 Total Sales

    4 in Lake Lanier

    $215K - $330K Price Range

    Samantha Spradling
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  • Dianna McWhorter Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams North Atlanta

    Dianna McWhorter

    Keller Williams North Atlanta

    (770) 501-6434

    142 Total Sales

    8 in Lake Lanier

    $230K - $750K Price Range

    Dianna McWhorter
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  • Terri Smith Roca Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Terri Smith Roca

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (855) 695-3117

    50 Total Sales

    12 in Lake Lanier

    $450K - $1.2M Price Range

    Terri Smith Roca
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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$155,000 --
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$131,700 --
$90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $213,807
Previous Owner $125,115
Previous Owner $329,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $209,000 -9.1% $122 / Sq Ft
05/03/2020 05/03/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $229,900 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

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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 $2,656 $131,696 $46,000 $85,696
2024 $2,582 $122,480 $40,000 $82,480
2023 $2,255 $125,060 $40,000 $85,060
2022 $2,273 $77,904 $18,000 $59,904
2021 $2,054 $77,904 $18,000 $59,904
2020 $1,853 $76,848 $14,000 $62,848
2019 $1,679 $68,272 $12,000 $56,272
2018 $1,514 $60,016 $12,000 $48,016
2017 $1,424 $55,464 $12,000 $43,464
2016 $1,424 $55,464 $12,000 $43,464
2015 $1,427 $55,464 $12,000 $43,464
2014 $1,280 $51,768 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robert Blanton

    Robbins Realty

    (678) 895-5164

    Robert Blanton
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Maria Soltau

    HomeSmart

    (404) 281-9590

    12 Total Sales

    Maria Soltau
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6713478

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 314-237

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506

8215 Kara Dr, Gainesville, GA

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