NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8985 Old Keith Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA 30506

Lake Lanier Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $792,049 - $874,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,683 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2016

Last sale price $422,500 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,973/month

Highlights

  • 54 Feet of Waterfront
  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Chestatee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deep Water Access
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of June 2016

Gated lakefront home w/ lush landscaping in a great location! Huge parking and turn-around area for your vehicles & boats, small pond in front, gentle walk to single-slip party dock on Lake Lanier, & THREE decks to enjoy the private yard. Spacious floorplan boasts formal living & dining rooms PLUS breakfast nook & family room open to kitchen. Three spare rooms upstairs & a gracious master suite that opens to private deck. Sprawling finished terrace level features giant handcrafted bar, huge entertainment room & full bath, & potential 5th sleeping area or office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BEVERLY KNIGHT

Keller Williams Lanier Partners License #324127 Listed on: 04/06/2016

Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Co-Listed By

Jacqueline Powalowski

Sanders RE, LLC License #280086

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Nix

Georgia Real Estate Depot License #179431

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • 54 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 2,683 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Laminate Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper 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 Leased
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Party Deck
  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 325 217

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,622

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

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: 1996
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, 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, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Game Room, Great Room - 1 Story
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2683.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 54
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.6700
  • Land/Lot: 137
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Plat Book: 4147
  • Plat Page: 120
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Sloped, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 325 217
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5622.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 325-000-217
  • Close Date: 2016-06-30
  • Tax Year: 2015

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front

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

Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Messinger Thomas
Bought by
Messinger Thomas Robert and Messinger Robbin E
Current Estimated Value
$842,012

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Outstanding Balance
$372,864
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$469,148

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Cavender Rondis
Bought by
Messinger Thomas
Seller's Agent
BEVERLY KNIGHT
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Buyer's Agent
Gary Nix
Georgia Real Estate Depot
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$422,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,500
-6.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
3.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Ruggiero Desty M
Bought by
Ruggiero Brian J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1999
Sold by
Ameriquest Mtg Co
Bought by
Ruggiero Brian J and Ruggiero Desty M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.51%
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
Messinger Thomas Robert -- --
Messinger Thomas $422,500 --
Ruggiero Brian J -- --
Ruggiero Brian J $249,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messinger Thomas Robert $425,000
Previous Owner -- $75,000
Previous Owner Messinger Thomas $332,500
Previous Owner Cavender Rondis $359,000
Previous Owner Cavender Rondis $400,000
Previous Owner Cavender Rondis $417,000
Previous Owner Ruggiero Brian J $440,000
Previous Owner Ruggiero Brian J $440,000
Previous Owner Ruggiero Brian $100,000
Previous Owner Ruggiero Brian J $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $422,500 -6.1% $157 / Sq Ft
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 For Sale $450,000 -- $168 / 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
2025 $6,316 $293,100 $108,000 $185,100
2024 $6,316 $286,160 $108,000 $178,160
2023 $5,298 $247,968 $84,000 $163,968
2022 $5,541 $187,024 $71,500 $115,524
2021 $5,074 $187,024 $71,500 $115,524
2020 $4,940 $182,156 $71,500 $110,656
2019 $4,888 $180,004 $71,500 $108,504
2018 $4,629 $170,572 $71,500 $99,072
2017 $4,603 $169,000 $91,920 $77,080
2016 $5,612 $202,196 $110,000 $92,196
2015 $5,622 $202,196 $110,000 $92,196
2014 $5,152 $194,596 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BEVERLY KNIGHT

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    BEVERLY KNIGHT

    Keller Williams Lanier Partners

    (678) 860-0990

    15 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    BEVERLY KNIGHT
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  • Jacqueline Powalowski

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Jacqueline Powalowski

    Sanders RE, LLC

    (678) 852-5397

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Jacqueline Powalowski
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  • Gary Nix

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Gary Nix

    Georgia Real Estate Depot

    (770) 401-4932

    60 Total Sales

    Gary Nix
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5671195

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 325-217

Georgia Forsyth County Gainesville 30506 Lake Lanier

8985 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA

This home is located at 8985 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506 since 06 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $842,012, approximately $313 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 8985 Old Keith Bridge Rd is a home located in Forsyth County with nearby schools including Chestatee Elementary School and Little Mill Middle School.

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