$685,000
SOLD JUL 29, 2024

8635 Etowah Bluffs Rd Ball Ground, GA 30107

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,027 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

8635 Etowah Bluffs Rd is a beautiful two-story Craftsman home with tons of entertainment space and a fantastic updated backyard located in the highly desirable River Rock community, only 15 minutes from Vickery, right on the border of Cumming, Ga. Built in 2018, this home features five bedrooms including two on the main floor one of which is the oversized primary, four full bathrooms and a half bathroom, and a large loft upstairs, perfect for a playroom or additional living room. The beautiful open eat-in kitchen features modern granite countertops, built in oven and microwave, a pantry, and easy access to the formal dining room as well as the backyard. The main floor also finishes out with a large living room with coffered ceilings, spacious laundry room and access to two separate garages with 3 parking places and plenty of room for storage. The backyard features a beautiful covered, ceiling fan cooled separate porch with a massive concrete patio. It would be a fantastic place for entertaining, dinners with the family, watching the kids grow up, enjoying your friends and neighbors company, and any other memory you would like to make... Truly a jaw-dropping entertainment space. The neighborhood also features a pool, a chalet style clubhouse, beautiful views and sporting access to the Etowah River, a hiking trail, and multiple tennis courts are all just a short walk away from the front door. This home needs absolutely nothing but a new owner. **$5,000 in Lender Concessions with Preferred Lender, Keith Noval w/ Align Financial LLC to help alleviate closing costs or to buy down your interest rate.**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Leffler

Method Real Estate Advisors License #403702 Listed on: 06/14/2024

Method Real Estate Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Basila

BHHS Georgia Properties License #371821

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,611

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,027 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Matt Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,200 Initiation Fee
  • Association fees include management fee, swimming, tennis
  • River Rock Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,611

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 3
  • Section: 1
  • Year Built: 2018
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: VA
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .40
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 3027
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3027
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3027
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Split Bedroom Plan, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Price Per Square Foot: 226.296

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 1200
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Includes: Management Fee, Swimming, Tennis

Schools

  • Elementary School: Matt
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Liberty
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Matt
  • Middle School: Liberty
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 355
  • Lot: 15
  • Deed Book: 10457
  • Deed Page: 264
  • Plat Book: 115
  • Plat Page: 239-267

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4611

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2024
Closed on
Jul 29, 2024
Sold by
Renn Christopher D and Renn Alysia Hazard
Bought by
Teele Alan A and Teele Jaclyn E
Seller's Agent
Andrew Leffler
Method Real Estate Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Basila
BHHS Georgia Properties
List Price
$690,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.72%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$703,459

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,459
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.69%
Original Mortgage
$685,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,298
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$23,161

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Offerpad Spe Borrower A Llc
Bought by
Renn Christopher D and Renn Alysia Hazard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
Terry Jason N
Bought by
Offerpad Spe Borrower A Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2017
Closed on
Sep 7, 2018
Sold by
Kerley Family Homes Llc
Bought by
Terr Jason N and Terry Jessica K
Seller's Agent
Priscilla Cox
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Buyer's Agent
Betty Terry
BHGRE Metro Brokers
List Price
$383,500
Sold Price
$356,220
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,280
-7.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.36%
Original Mortgage
$325,919
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Kerley Family Homes Llc
Bought by
Kerley Family Homes Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $685,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $480,000 --
Warranty Deed $437,000 --
Warranty Deed $356,220 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $685,000 VA
Previous Owner $339,127 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,919 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Sold $685,000 -0.7% $226 / Sq Ft
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2024 06/14/24 For Sale $690,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Off Market $690,000 -- --
06/06/2024 06/06/24 For Sale $690,000 +93.7% $228 / Sq Ft
09/07/2018 09/07/18 Sold $356,220 +3.6% $117 / Sq Ft
03/05/2018 03/05/18 Price Changed $343,699 -1.0% $113 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2017 12/06/17 Price Changed $347,236 -9.5% $114 / Sq Ft
09/17/2017 09/17/17 For Sale $383,500 -- $126 / 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
2024 $5,763 $235,016 $48,000 $187,016
2023 $4,611 $187,352 $46,000 $141,352
2022 $4,701 $154,672 $20,000 $134,672
2021 $4,271 $154,672 $20,000 $134,672
2020 $3,885 $140,692 $20,000 $120,692
2019 $3,802 $137,492 $18,000 $119,492
2018 $498 $18,000 $18,000 $0
2017 $533 $19,200 $19,200 $0
2016 $222 $8,000 $8,000 $0
2015 $150 $5,400 $5,400 $0
2014 $143 $5,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10313218

Georgia MLS

APN: 026-098