NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8639 Forrester Rd Lula, GA 30554

Estimated Value: $1,367,000 - $1,831,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,663 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,290,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,752/month

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Gated Community
  • Home Theater
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of December 2021

An exquisite European stone and brick manor located in North Georgia, this 17.5 acre private estate is located within 4 miles of Clermont and is 17 miles from Gainesville. The elegant setback of the residence provides privacy, peacefulness, and a beautiful mountain view. Fine details are incorporated everywhere including a barrel vaulted ceiling, exposed wood trusses, heart pine floors, high-end appliances(Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador) and 5 masonry fireplaces.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Carter

Don Carter Realty Company, Inc. License #318721 Listed on: 10/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Wesley Hansard

Keller Williams North Atlanta License #358218

Keller Williams North Atlanta

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,995

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 17.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 7,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Loft
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas 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
  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 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 lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Doors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Creek On Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Wauka Mountain Elementary School
  • North Hall Middle School
  • North Hall High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 110 Volts
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12112 000006

Community Details

Amenities

  • Guest Suites

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,995

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

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: 2001
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Masonry, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 5
  • Other Equipment: Home Theater, Irrigation Equipment, Satellite Dish
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, Low-Flow Fixtures, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room - 2 Story, Library, Living Room, Loft, Media Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 7663.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main, Sitting Room
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Side Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Gas Grill, Private Yard, Storage
  • View: Mountain(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Storage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Security Gate, Security Service, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric Air Filter, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Guest Suite

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wauka Mountain
  • Middle School: North Hall
  • High School: North Hall

Lot Info

  • Acres: 17.5000
  • Land/Lot: 112 & 128
  • Deed Book: 7689
  • Deed Page: 403
  • Plat Book: 788
  • Plat Page: 46A
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Creek On Lot, Landscaped, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 12112 000006
  • Horse Amenities: Pasture
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulation, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6995.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-00112-00-006
  • Close Date: 2021-12-03
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Creek

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wauka Mountain
  • High School: North Hall
  • Middle School: North Hall

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Smith Louis G
Bought by
Newton Wylie and Newton Monica
Seller's Agent
Sandy Carter
Don Carter Realty Company, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Wesley Hansard
Keller Williams North Atlanta
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-6.18%
Current Estimated Value
$1,622,270

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$332,270
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2016
Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Hopstetter James M
Bought by
Smith Louis G and Smith June G
Seller's Agent
Judi Renfroe
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Carter
Don Carter Realty Company, Inc.
List Price
$1,245,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-13.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2011
Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Tru
Bought by
Hopstetter James M and Hopstetter Sara M
Seller's Agent
Teresa Smith
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Buyer's Agent
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
List Price
$659,900
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-7.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.90%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2011
Sold by
Gibbs David S
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2010
Sold by
United Cmnty Bk
Bought by
Sheidy Scott W and Sheidy Barbara R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2000
Sold by
Coker Lewis M
Bought by
Gibbs David S and Gibbs Jennifer G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,914
Interest Rate
7.94%
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
Newton Wylie $1,290,000 --
Smith Louis G $1,075,000 --
Hopstetter James M $610,000 --
Deutsche Bank National Trust C $625,000 --
Sheidy Scott W $40,000 --
Gibbs David S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Louis G $860,000
Previous Owner Hopstetter James M $417,000
Previous Owner Sheidy Scott W $32,000
Previous Owner Gibbs David S $190,914
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/03/2021 12/03/21 Sold $1,290,000 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Price Changed $1,290,000 -4.1% $168 / Sq Ft
07/31/2021 07/31/21 Price Changed $1,345,000 -2.2% $176 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $1,375,000 +27.9% $179 / Sq Ft
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Sold $1,075,000 -13.7% $123 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2016 02/19/16 For Sale $1,245,000 +104.1% $142 / Sq Ft
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Sold $610,000 -7.6% -- View Prior Sale
01/20/2012 01/20/12 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2011 11/18/11 For Sale $659,900 -- --
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 $13,409 $542,400 $141,183 $401,217
2023 $11,799 $768,680 $117,520 $651,160
2022 $10,103 $475,240 $99,440 $375,800
2021 $6,781 $317,923 $71,760 $246,163
2020 $6,995 $325,883 $79,720 $246,163
2019 $7,053 $325,883 $79,720 $246,163
2018 $7,283 $325,883 $79,720 $246,163
2017 $7,202 $325,883 $79,720 $246,163
2016 $7,023 $252,963 $6,800 $246,163
2015 $7,073 $252,963 $6,800 $246,163
2014 $7,073 $252,963 $6,800 $246,163
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandy Carter

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sandy Carter

    Don Carter Realty Company, Inc.

    (770) 718-6156

    29 Total Sales

    Sandy Carter
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  • Wesley Hansard

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Wesley Hansard

    Keller Williams North Atlanta

    (678) 429-5743

    38 Total Sales

    Wesley Hansard
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  • Judi Renfroe

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Judi Renfroe

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    (404) 550-5644

    15 Total Sales

    Judi Renfroe
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  • Teresa Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Teresa Smith

    Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

    (678) 318-5007

    147 Total Sales

    Teresa Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    NON-MLS NMLS

    Non FMLS Member

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6800043

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 12-00112-00-006

Georgia Hall County Lula 30554

8639 Forrester Rd, Lula, GA

This home is located at 8639 Forrester Rd, Lula, GA 30554 since 23 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,622,270, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 8639 Forrester Rd is a home located in Hall County with nearby schools including Wauka Mountain Elementary School, North Hall Middle School, and North Hall High School.

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