NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8545 Merion Dr Duluth, GA 30097

Estimated Value: $1,301,000 - $1,578,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,993 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2020

Last sale price $799,500 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,850/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Country Club
  • Gated Community
  • Johns Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of November 2020

LUXURY FOUR SIDED BRICK AND STONE HOME IN ST MARLO COUNTRY CLUB. 10 FT PLUS CEILING IN MAIN AND UPPER LEVEL. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH SITTING AREA, GREAT VIEWING. OVER SIZED MASTER CLOSET. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH OUT. ALL NEW GRANITE TOP AND FAUCET IN ALL FULL BATHS WITH GLASS DOORS. EXTENSIVE AND RICH CROWN MOLDINGS IN ALL AREA. VAULTED, COFFERED, BEAMED AND CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. LARGE KEEPING ROOM. BEDROOM ON MAIN WAS FINISHED WITH JUDGE PANELING WITH COFFERED CEINLING. STACKED STONE FIRE PLACE IN KEEPING ROOM, TWO STAIRWAYS FROM FOYER AND KITCHEN. GAS FIREPLACES IN FAMILY ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. PRIVATE PATIO AREA IN BASEMENT. TWO ENTRANCE DOORS IN BASEMENT.PRIVATE LEVEL BACKYARD IS AVAILABLE FOR POOL. GREAT AMENITIES, 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE, DRIVING RANGE, CLUB HOUSE, RESTAURANT, 12 TENNIS COURTS, TWO POOLS, PLAYGROUND. AWARD WINNING SOUTH FORSYTH SCHOOL DISTRICT. LISTING AGENT IS A SPOUSE OF OWNER.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doo Kwak

Trustus Realty, Inc. License #241100 Listed on: 09/09/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Lee

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #279860

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,400

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $213 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • European Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,993 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Insulated Windows
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 183 186

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,500 Initiation Fee
  • Heritage Properties Association, Phone Number (770) 451-8171
  • St Marlo Country Club Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Country Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim Team
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,400

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$213 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: European, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter, Glass Doors, Keeping Room, Master Bedroom
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4993.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master, Sitting Room, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Security, Swim/Tennis, Trash
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Country Club, Gated, Golf Course, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 2550
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 678-475-9890
  • Management Company Email: stmarlo@heritageproperty.com
  • Management Phone: 770-451-8171
  • Subdivision Complex: St Marlo Country Club

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Heritage Properties

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3500
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 183 186
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1500

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7400.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 5, 2020
Sold by
Kwak Esther Sookja
Bought by
Du Yonghua and Jin Jiakun
Seller's Agent
Doo Kwak
Trustus Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Lee
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$799,500
Sold Price
$799,500
Current Estimated Value
$1,419,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$619,765
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2013
Sold by
Kwak Doo S
Bought by
Kwak Esther Sookja

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2006
Sold by
Kwak Doo S
Bought by
Kwak Esther S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
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
Du Yonghua $799,500 --
Kwak Esther Sookja -- --
Kwak Esther S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kwak Esther S $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Sold $799,500 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
09/13/2020 09/13/20 For Sale $799,500 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2020 09/09/20 For Sale $799,500 -- $160 / 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
2025 $2,319 $529,632 $100,000 $429,632
2024 $2,319 $517,540 $80,000 $437,540
2023 $2,235 $476,116 $72,000 $404,116
2022 $2,245 $309,460 $60,000 $249,460
2021 $2,205 $309,460 $60,000 $249,460
2020 $6,559 $283,284 $60,000 $223,284
2019 $7,400 $270,864 $60,000 $210,864
2018 $7,535 $275,648 $60,000 $215,648
2017 $7,139 $260,392 $60,000 $200,392
2016 $6,584 $240,392 $40,000 $200,392
2015 $6,855 $249,712 $40,000 $200,392
2014 $6,037 $231,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Doo Kwak

    Trustus Realty, Inc.

    3 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Doo Kwak
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kevin Lee

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6778829

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 183-186

Georgia Forsyth County Duluth 30097

8545 Merion Dr, Duluth, GA

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