NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8490 Waldrip Rd Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Area

Estimated Value: $1,589,000 - $3,170,238

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,558 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 1, 2019

Last sale price $1,500,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,151 / mo

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Second Kitchen
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • River Front

About This Home

As of March 2019

The moment you drive thru the gates of PARADISE CREEK you know this is an extraordinary & unique place! Setting on 16+AC, the casual yet elegant, rustic home will captivate w/peaceful water features at the front door. The family compound/retreat provides a perfect atmosphere for country seclusion in desirable Forsyth CO. Feat: 7car gar, caretaker apt, heated pool, 5stall barn, riding ring, log cabin, fire pit, hiking &riding trails to name a few. The RIVER RUNS THRU w/waterfalls at the rear boundary of Paradise Creek. Picturesque views frm every room of the main estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judi Renfroe

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties License #162927 Listed on: 05/15/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Mack

BHGRE Metro Brokers License #354484

BHGRE Metro Brokers

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,681

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 16.17 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Garden

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 7,558 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Computer Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Screen Enclosure

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 304 013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,681

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

16.17 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Rustic
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Computer Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Office, Workshop, Other
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 7558.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Shingle Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Screened Enclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Acres: 16.1700
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Pasture, Private, Stream or River On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.17 Acres
  • Parcel Number: 304 013
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3681.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Creek, River Front

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: North Forsyth

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2018
Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judi Renfroe
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Mack
BHGRE Metro Brokers
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10.45%
Current Estimated Value
$2,234,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$734,413
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$970,885
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,263,528

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2018
Closed on
Mar 1, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judi Renfroe
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Mack
BHGRE Metro Brokers
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$970,885
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,263,528

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
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

  • Jarrett Martin Real Estate Agent - Corcoran Classic Living

    Jarrett Martin

    Corcoran Classic Living

    (229) 800-7226

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    $565,000 Price

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    (855) 536-0121

    57 Total Sales

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    $79K - $650K Price Range

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  • Lee Williams Real Estate Agent - Ostenson Real Estate Group, LLC.

    Lee Williams

    Ostenson Real Estate Group, LLC.

    (833) 569-4093

    19 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Lanier

    $392,000 Price

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    751 Total Sales

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    $440K - $1.1M Price Range

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  • Josue Figueroa Real Estate Agent - Waldrip Real Estate

    Josue Figueroa

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    (470) 252-4505

    71 Total Sales

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    $30K - $510K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$1,500,000 --
$305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Price Changed $1,500,000 -10.4% $198 / Sq Ft
05/15/2018 05/15/18 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $222 / 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 $22,729 $1,061,336 $322,884 $738,452
2024 $20,162 $936,420 $217,324 $719,096
2023 $19,150 $889,828 $217,324 $672,504
2022 $18,500 $615,180 $138,028 $477,152
2021 $16,046 $615,180 $138,028 $477,152
2020 $16,152 $596,092 $138,028 $458,064
2019 $3,835 $513,156 $106,656 $406,500
2018 $3,817 $490,832 $91,332 $399,500
2017 $3,724 $469,952 $80,588 $389,364
2016 $3,681 $464,652 $75,288 $389,364
2015 $3,682 $464,652 $75,288 $389,364
2014 $3,228 $428,336 $75,288 $353,048
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judi Renfroe Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Judi Renfroe

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    (404) 550-5644

    13 Total Sales

    Judi Renfroe
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  • Robert Mack Real Estate Agent - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Robert Mack

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    (404) 843-2500

    26 Total Sales

    Robert Mack
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6011809

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 304-013

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506

8490 Waldrip Rd, Gainesville, GA

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