NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8755 Waterside Dr Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated Value: $529,000 - $595,557

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,345 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2021

Last sale price $420,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,640/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Fishing
  • Community Lake
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve

About This Home

As of July 2021

Welcome to The Preserve at Etowah where the slower pace of country life seamlessly blends with our quite often busy lives. Award winning Forsyth County schools, neighborhood supermarkets, great dining options, hiking and camping in the foothills of the Appalachians, shopping, and much more await you close by. The Preserve is conveniently situated on Hwy 369, between Canton/I575 and Cumming/Hwy 400.

This spacious 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home has hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, & tankless water heater. Main level garage, leads into kitchen/breakfast nook/family room where morning sun filters through the pines, spilling light into the area. Enjoy morning tea/coffee on the recently installed composite deck with views of the lush backyard or distant rolling mountains. Laundry room, dining room with bay window, front room perfect for a sitting area or home office, gas fireplace, pantry in the breakfast nook area, half bath, & bonus room that can serve as a large butler’s pantry or a playroom to keep young children nearby, round out the main level. The 2nd floor, features a spacious master bedroom/ensuite, 3 bedrooms, & full bath, & an oversized walk-in attic access.

The 3rd level basement, finished by builder, includes 1 bath, 4 rooms, & walk-in closet. Possibilities for space are endless. Having its own separate entrance/patio area makes it perfect for an in-law suite. An unfinished concrete room offers great storage space.

The Preserve at Etowah is a desirable family-friendly neighborhood, with a wonderful blend of families...young children, teenagers, and empty nesters. The community offers many amenities including a pool, tennis courts, pond, and a recently updated playground for young children.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AJ GINTOLI

HomeSmart License #327016 Listed on: 07/01/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Jefferson

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #374580

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,342

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $60 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Brick Front
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,345 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Poole's Mill Elementary School
  • Liberty - Forsyth Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004 125

Community Details

Overview

  • Preserve At Etowah Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,342

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$60 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Living Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3345.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Fiber Cement
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: 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, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Swim/Tennis
  • Community Features: Community Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 725
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Preserve At Etowah

Schools

  • Elementary School: Poole's Mill
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4600
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: x0
  • Parcel Number: 004 125
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3342.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 004-000-125
  • Close Date: 2021-07-28
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Poole's Mill
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Lax Gregory
Bought by
Davis Shanda
Seller's Agent
AJ GINTOLI
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Jefferson
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$566,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,889
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Original Mortgage
$412,392
Outstanding Balance
$379,014
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$187,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2003
Sold by
Taylor Mark A and Taylor Michelle M
Bought by
Lax Gregory and Lax Tammy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,960
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2001
Sold by
Homes By Brumby At Etowah Llc
Bought by
Taylor Mark A and Taylor Michelle M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,350
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Davis Shanda $420,000 --
Lax Gregory $263,700 --
Taylor Mark A $249,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davis Shanda $412,392
Closed Davis Shanda $412,392
Previous Owner Lax Gregory $160,000
Previous Owner Lax Gregory $214,834
Previous Owner Lax Gregory $75,000
Previous Owner Lax Gregory $202,960
Previous Owner Taylor Mark A $226,000
Previous Owner Taylor Mark A $224,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $420,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 For Sale $420,000 -- $126 / 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 $4,770 $222,880 $48,000 $174,880
2023 $4,279 $214,908 $42,000 $172,908
2022 $4,184 $139,704 $18,000 $121,704
2021 $3,523 $139,704 $18,000 $121,704
2020 $3,342 $130,928 $18,000 $112,928
2019 $3,305 $128,872 $18,000 $110,872
2018 $3,204 $123,536 $18,000 $105,536
2017 $3,009 $113,744 $20,000 $93,744
2016 $2,925 $109,744 $16,000 $93,744
2015 $2,845 $105,744 $12,000 $93,744
2014 $2,500 $97,728 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6909170

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 004-125