NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8225 Kara Dr Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $369,000 - $399,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,378 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2017

Last sale price $190,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,117/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2017

Beautifully renovated ranch living with full lower level on private cul-de-sac level lot. New hardwood flooring, carpet, lighting/fans. Kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and granite. Bathrooms have updated cabinetry, flooring, and toilets. Full lower level has 4th bedroom and separate den or office. Lower level also has double door access to big shop/storage area. Full LL has secondary HVAC unit. Freshly stained front and rear decks. Oversized garage. Beautiful wooded deep lot. Above SF does not include level. 100% USDA financing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dow Dameron

Resource Brokers, LLC. License #375324 Listed on: 06/26/2017

Resource Brokers, LLC.

Co-Listed By

Gregory Willis

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #356935

Last Buyer's Agent

TOM THAXTON

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #207739

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,542

Year Built

  • Built in 2001 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,378 Sq Ft Home
  • Roommate Plan
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Association Phone (770) 561-7890
  • Chestatee Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 314 238

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,542

Year Built

Built in 2001 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

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: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Low-Flow Fixtures, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Great Room - 1 Story, Office
  • Square Footage: 1378.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Electric, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc
  • Association Fee: 125
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 7705617890
  • Subdivision Complex: Chestatee Ridge

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6200
  • Lot: 4
  • Land/Lot: 1199
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Plat Book: 8224
  • Plat Page: 264
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: .62
  • Parcel Number: 314 238
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1542.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 314-000-238
  • Close Date: 2017-07-31
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Miller Levi
Bought by
Miller Levi and Jackson Mary
Current Estimated Value
$379,726

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,200
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2017
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Willis
Bought by
Miller Levi
Seller's Agent
Dow Dameron
Resource Brokers, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
TOM THAXTON
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$190,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2017
Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Norsworthy Daniel
Bought by
Willis and Triple D Holdings Inc
Seller's Agent
Dow Dameron
Resource Brokers, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
TOM THAXTON
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$190,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Tom Dill Co
Bought by
Norsworthy Daniel E and Norsworthy Tammie D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,900
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Miller Levi -- --
Miller Levi $190,000 --
Willis $135,100 --
Norsworthy Daniel E $146,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Levi $244,000
Closed Miller Levi $16,833
Closed Miller Levi $197,200
Closed Miller Levi $199,600
Closed Miller Levi $197,200
Previous Owner Miller Levi $190,000
Previous Owner Norsworthy Daniel E $22,500
Previous Owner Norsworthy Daniel E $143,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $190,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
07/01/2017 07/01/17 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2017 06/26/17 For Sale $190,000 -- $138 / 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 $458 $145,816 $40,000 $105,816
2023 $367 $149,448 $40,000 $109,448
2022 $459 $95,140 $18,000 $77,140
2021 $442 $95,140 $18,000 $77,140
2020 $442 $95,000 $14,000 $81,000
2019 $436 $84,420 $12,000 $72,420
2018 $436 $76,000 $15,480 $60,520
2017 $1,542 $58,788 $12,000 $46,788
2016 $1,542 $58,788 $12,000 $46,788
2015 $1,545 $58,788 $12,000 $46,788
2014 $1,364 $54,808 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dow Dameron

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dow Dameron

    Resource Brokers, LLC.

    (404) 409-4206

    8 Total Sales

    Dow Dameron
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  • Gregory Willis

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Gregory Willis

    Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

    (678) 231-0841

    38 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Gregory Willis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    TOM THAXTON

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5869778

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 314-238

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506 Lake Lanier

8225 Kara Dr, Gainesville, GA

This home is located at 8225 Kara Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506 since 26 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $379,726, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 8225 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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