NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8965 Forest Path Dr Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $590,739 - $618,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,071 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2016

Last sale price $315,500 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,702/month

Highlights

  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Clubhouse
  • Private Lot
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2016

Forsyth, Forsyth, Forsyth! Minutes to excellent schools, shopping and dining! Hot North Forsyth HS district! Stunning traditional home w/custom moldings and trim outs. Wonderful open kitchen to family room concept plan w/stack stone surround fplc that is warm and inviting. Highly desirable Riverstone Plantation community! Hardwoods throughout main level. Oversized BRs, rocking chair front porch and amazing fenced bkyd w/outbuilding! Bsmt is 3/4 finished w/bath, media, office/entertaining areas, potential 5th BR! 3 minutes to county park on Lake Lanier and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Tucker

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #292376 Listed on: 03/14/2016

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Corey Milford

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #290415

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,016

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $48 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished 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
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Chestatee Elementary School
  • Little Mill Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Assessor Parcel Number 293 148

Community Details

Overview

  • Homeside Properties Association
  • Riverstone Plantation Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim or tennis dues are required
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,016

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$48 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: 2004
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Pantry Walk-In, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Family Room, Game Room, Media Room, Office, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3071.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 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, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Swim/Tennis
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 575
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Required
  • Association: Yes
  • Management Company Email: LGIBBS@HOMESIDEPROPERTIES.COM
  • Subdivision Complex: Riverstone Plantation

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Homeside Properties

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5600
  • Lot: 42
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: .56 Per Realist
  • Parcel Number: 293 148
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3016.00
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Chestatee
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Little Mill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2016
Closed on
Jul 11, 2016
Sold by
William
Bought by
Smilnak Paul and Smilnak Stacy
Seller's Agent
Nicole Tucker
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Buyer's Agent
Corey Milford
Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$315,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,400
-4.36%
Current Estimated Value
$606,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$291,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Outstanding Balance
$193,314
Interest Rate
3.6%
Estimated Equity
$413,622

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2012
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Bennett Thomas W
Bought by
Mcbrine William and Mcbrine Katherine
Seller's Agent
Charlotte Cliche
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Tucker
Virtual Properties Realty.com
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$247,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-8.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Culver & Grinshaw Inc
Bought by
Powell Harold E and Powell Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,864
Interest Rate
5.67%
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
Smilnak Paul $315,500 --
Mcbrine William $247,500 --
Powell Harold E $294,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smilnak Paul $242,000
Previous Owner Powell Harold E $235,864
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $315,500 -1.4% $103 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Price Changed $319,900 -3.0% $104 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 For Sale $329,900 +33.3% $107 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $247,500 -8.3% -- View Prior Sale
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2012 09/29/12 For Sale $270,000 -- --
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 $5,540 $231,756 $48,000 $183,756
2024 $5,540 $225,920 $40,000 $185,920
2023 $4,755 $193,196 $34,000 $159,196
2022 $4,311 $137,440 $18,000 $119,440
2021 $3,795 $137,440 $18,000 $119,440
2020 $3,539 $128,176 $14,000 $114,176
2019 $3,484 $125,992 $14,000 $111,992
2018 $3,484 $125,968 $14,000 $111,968
2017 $3,132 $112,856 $14,000 $98,856
2016 $3,010 $108,456 $10,000 $98,456
2015 $3,016 $108,456 $10,000 $98,456
2014 $2,621 $98,988 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicole Tucker

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Nicole Tucker

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (678) 687-7700

    11 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Nicole Tucker
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  • Corey Milford

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Corey Milford

    Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

    (678) 648-5500

    6 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Corey Milford
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  • Charlotte Cliche

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Charlotte Cliche

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (770) 633-5666

    4 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Charlotte Cliche
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5661157

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 293-148

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506 Lake Lanier

8965 Forest Path Dr, Gainesville, GA

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