NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8660 Merion Dr Duluth, GA 30097

Estimated Value: $1,116,000 - $1,324,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,325 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2021

Last sale price $760,000 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,055/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Country Club
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Johns Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Wine Cellar
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of May 2021

RARE & GORGEOUS BRICK & STONE RANCH with commanding curb appeal & level driveway in the sought after ST MARLO COUNTRY CLUB! ONE OWNER, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED with pride of ownership! The foyer opens to the vaulted library with wall of windows and built-ins, the banquet size dining room & the beautiful grand room with fireplace, built-ins and wall of windows with walk out to the screened/sun porch; The chef's kitchen features stainless appliances, appliance garage, granite tops and stained cabinetry and opens to the bright breakfast area with wall of windows and the keeping room with stacked stone fireplace and built-ins. The vaulted master suite with sitting areaand built-ins features his/her closets, VLTD luxurious bath with HEATED FLOORS, jacuzzi and frameless shower; 3 additional bedrooms on main each with PRIVATE baths; the 2nd level features a private in-law or teen suite with a large bedroom, oversized closet and private bath; the terrace level features one large finished room (workshop equip available), small wine cellar, stubbed for bath and has 12ft ceilings!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Luff Taylor

Smart Decision- Sharon Dover And Associates License #205143 Listed on: 02/24/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

WENJING LIU

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #393248

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,848

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $213 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway Level
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the lower level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Library
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

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 System Owned
  • Security Lights
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near schools

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
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 860 / 25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 183 169

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,500 Initiation Fee
  • Heritage Property Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (678) 475-9890
  • 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

$1,848

Year Built

Built in 2004

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: 2004
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2944.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 784.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Great Room, Keeping Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Library, Sun Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry, Seats 12+
  • Square Footage: 3325.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2552.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Guard, Security Lights, Security Service, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, 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: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Reserve Fund, 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
  • Management Company Email: dhiggins@heritageproperty.com
  • Management Phone: 678-475-9890
  • Subdivision Complex: ST MARLO COUNTRY CLUB

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Heritage Property

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4100
  • Lot: 860
  • Land/Lot: 468
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 183 169
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1500

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1848.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 183-000-169
  • Close Date: 2021-05-06
  • Tax Year: 2020

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

Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Gu Huiping and Wu Xinghao
Bought by
Wu-Gu Family Revocable Living Trust and Gu
Current Estimated Value
$1,205,575

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Gaccione George P
Bought by
Gu Huiping and Wu Xinghao
Seller's Agent
Donna Luff Taylor
Smart Decision- Sharon Dover And Associates
Buyer's Agent
WENJING LIU
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Southern States Const Llc
Bought by
Gaccione George P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Equity Shakerag Land
Bought by
Southern States Construction Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,500
Interest Rate
5.54%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wu-Gu Family Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Gu Huiping $760,000 --
Gaccione George P $645,100 --
Southern States Construction Llc $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gaccione George P $342,985
Previous Owner Gacelone George P $417,000
Previous Owner Gaccione George P $417,000
Previous Owner Gaccione George P $450,000
Previous Owner Southern States Construction Llc $384,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2021 05/06/21 Sold $760,000 +2.8% $229 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $739,000 0.0% $222 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2021 02/22/21 For Sale $739,000 -- $222 / 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
2024 $2,206 $440,744 $80,000 $360,744
2023 $2,109 $409,320 $72,000 $337,320
2022 $2,126 $274,076 $60,000 $214,076
2021 $1,847 $274,076 $60,000 $214,076
2020 $1,848 $274,620 $60,000 $214,620
2019 $1,845 $260,564 $60,000 $200,564
2018 $1,832 $242,464 $60,000 $182,464
2017 $1,869 $251,100 $60,000 $191,100
2016 $1,804 $231,100 $40,000 $191,100
2015 $1,804 $231,100 $40,000 $191,100
2014 $1,588 $214,448 $40,000 $174,448
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6843620

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 183-169