$1,400,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

8430 Merion Dr Duluth, GA 30097

7 Beds
8 Baths
7,400 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Deck
  • Johns Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2025

EXQUISITE LUXURY LIVING IN ST. MARLO COUNTRY CLUB! This all-brick executive residence is set on a beautifully landscaped lot with a fully fenced, private backyard. Impeccably maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, the home features a new roof, gutters, and interior/exterior paint (2025), three new HVAC units (2024), new water heaters (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2025), and a resurfaced 900 sq. ft. TREX deck that spans the rear of the home. Optional Covered Porch Package Available! Images shown reflect a proposed design and are not included in the sale price. Professionally designed with 3D renderings and build plans, this custom covered porch concept offers the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation, entertaining, and added privacy. This thoughtfully designed upgrade is available to buyers who wish to enhance the home's outdoor living space. Full 3D renderings and build-ready plans are available upon request. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by an expansive 2,625 sq. ft. flat driveway, offering generous parking for family events and guest gatherings. Step through custom 8-foot double iron doors into a grand two-story foyer with soaring 20-foot ceilings and elegant millwork. As you enter, a richly appointed, custom-paneled home office sits to the right, and a banquet-sized dining room is positioned to the left. The fireside living room boasts coffered ceilings and flows seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, premium natural stone countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, a five-burner cooktop, and a bright breakfast area with a second fireplace-perfect for casual gatherings. The main-level guest suite offers comfort and privacy, complete with a full bath featuring a walk-in natural stone shower. Upstairs, you'll find four oversized en suite bedrooms, each with its own private bath and walk-in natural stone shower. In addition, the vaulted owner's suite is a luxurious retreat featuring its own fireplace, a massive Jacuzzi tub, custom cabinetry, Grade A stone countertops, dual vanities, and an expansive walk-in closet. The finished terrace level is designed for elevated entertaining and family gatherings. It includes a spa-style bath with a custom walnut vanity, a huge walk-in steam shower, four-person Jacuzzi, and a large sauna. Additional highlights include a fireside family room, theater room, billiards area, and a custom walnut bar with tumbled marble countertops. The full kitchenette features a wine cooler, ice maker, refrigerator, and dishwasher-ideal for hosting. A bonus room can be easily transformed into a cigar lounge or wine room, and an under-stair closet is perfect for a wine rack. Additional upgrades include built-in speaker systems throughout the interior and exterior, pre-wiring for security cameras, audiovisual, and high-speed internet, and professionally designed landscape lighting in both the front and rear yards. With multiple fireplaces, designer finishes, and high-end features throughout, this spectacular home offers a lifestyle of elegance and comfort. Located in the prestigious, gated St. Marlo Country Club, residents enjoy resort-style amenities, low Forsyth County taxes, and top-rated schools. Shown by appointment only-don't miss this exceptional home designed for everyday luxury and unforgettable family living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carla Jordan

Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter License #335921 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Cuccia Ortiz

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners License #376183

Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,147

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Johns Creek Elementary School
  • Riverwatch Middle School
  • Lambert High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 841 / 2

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, security, swimming, tennis
  • St Marlo Country Club Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Swim Team

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,147

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2004
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: .39
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 7400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
  • Basement: Full
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1972
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 5428
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5428
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Breakfast Area
  • Other Equipment: Home Theater
  • Price Per Square Foot: 189.189

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 3200
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Swim Team, Sidewalks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Security, Swimming, Tennis

Schools

  • Elementary School: Johns Creek
  • High School: Lambert
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Riverwatch
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Johns Creek
  • Middle School: Riverwatch
  • High School: Lambert

Lot Info

  • Lot: 841

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12147

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Driftwood Properties Llc
Bought by
Pcs Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Inland Investors Llc
Bought by
Driftwood Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2010
Sold by
Menat Iii Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Inland Investors Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Newman Homes Inc
Bought by
Stokes Pamela
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $549,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $1,400,000 -6.6% $189 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $1,499,000 -4.8% $203 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $213 / 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
2025 $12,147 $586,556 $80,000 $506,556
2024 $12,147 $495,336 $64,000 $431,336
2023 $11,315 $459,704 $57,600 $402,104
2022 $8,674 $285,116 $48,000 $237,116
2021 $7,873 $285,116 $48,000 $237,116
2020 $7,893 $285,824 $48,000 $237,824
2019 $7,472 $270,208 $48,000 $222,208
2018 $7,753 $280,356 $48,000 $232,356
2017 $7,541 $271,704 $48,000 $223,704
2016 $7,097 $255,704 $32,000 $223,704
2015 $7,110 $255,704 $32,000 $223,704
2014 $5,609 $211,852 $32,000 $179,852
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10541654

Georgia MLS

APN: 183-114