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$775,000
5979 Blackberry Ln, Buford, GA 30518
3beds
2,256sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential, Cabin
Built in 2000
1.5 Acres Lot
$842,700 Zestimate®
$344/sqft
$2,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$842,700
$792,000 - $910,000
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Listed by:
ARTHUR PRESCOTT,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with:
Michele Kaplan, 371714
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7392350
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Other
- Level: Other
Bedroom
- Features: Other
Primary bathroom
- Features: Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Whirlpool Tub
Dining room
- Features: Great Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Other
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Gas Log, Great Room, Other Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,256
- Total interior livable area: 2,256 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,418
- Finished area below ground: 864
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Other, Covered Dock/1 Slip, Dock Hoist, Party Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(150)
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot, Private, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 08161 001024
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Rustic,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Concrete, Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Lake, Powered Boats Allowed
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $344/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $774,880
- Annual tax amount: $5,321
- Date on market: 5/22/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2024 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$344/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Pending sale | $799,999$355/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Contingent | $799,999$355/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Price change | $799,999-5.9%$355/sqft |
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| 7/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,900$377/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Contingent | $849,900$377/sqft |
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| 7/1/2024 | Price change | $849,900-5.6%$377/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Price change | $899,900-3.2%$399/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $930,000+95.4%$412/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7392350 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Sold | $475,980+21.3%$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2017 | Sold | $392,500-8.7%$174/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5862152 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2017 | Pending sale | $429,900$191/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $429,900-2.3%$191/sqft |
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| 6/2/2017 | Listing removed | $439,900$195/sqft |
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| 10/10/2016 | Price change | $439,900-2.2%$195/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATL PART #5741878 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $449,900+273.7%$199/sqft |
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| 1/31/2000 | Sold | $120,400$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,453 +42.4% | $309,952 +43% |
| 2024 | $5,236 -1.6% | $216,736 +1.9% |
| 2023 | $5,321 +3.5% | $212,656 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,141 -3.8% | $196,976 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,343 +1.6% | $193,152 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,261 -1.2% | $190,392 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $5,324 +19.7% | $186,472 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $4,447 -1% | $170,272 -14.8% |
| 2017 | $4,495 +16.3% | $199,752 +43.2% |
| 2016 | $3,865 +18.9% | $139,512 |
| 2015 | $3,252 | $139,512 -16.1% |
| 2014 | $3,252 | $166,272 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,191 +9.4% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,916 +6.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,745 +3.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,652 +4.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,529 +3% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,455 +68.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,455 -26.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,968 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30518
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Flowery Branch Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 3/10West Hall Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 4/10West Hall High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flowery Branch
- Middle: West Hall
- High: West Hall
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Hall County
- Buford
- 30518
- 5979 Blackberry Ln
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