278 Rakestraw Road

Sold 1/30/18
Sold 1/30/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$392,500
3 beds2,868 sqft$137/sqft
278 Rakestraw Rd, LaGrange, GA 30241
Single FamilyProperty Type
26.52 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$137/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Excellence exemplified ! Every detail was carefully selected & quality crafted in this ultra custom home ideally situated on just over 26 ac w ideal mixture of old growth hardwoods,pines & year round stream in the heart of rosemont. Spacious well designed floor plan with sprawling entertaining space, gourmet kitchen with updated solid surface granite tops high end appliances & work island, beautiful hardwood flooring,luxurious master suite w heated ceramic tile flooring,to die for walk in tile shower...Excellence exemplified ! Every detail was carefully selected & quality crafted in this ultra custom home ideally situated on just over 26 ac w ideal mixture of old growth hardwoods,pines & year round stream in the heart of rosemont. Spacious well designed floor plan with sprawling entertaining space, gourmet kitchen with updated solid surface granite tops high end appliances & work island, beautiful hardwood flooring,luxurious master suite w heated ceramic tile flooring,to die for walk in tile shower & loads of closet space wrap around porch & rear screen porch overlooking a manicured zoysia lawn & grounds loaded w flowering shrubs. Such a rare find it should be on endangered species list !
  • Listed by: Joel Upchurch • RE/MAX Results
Listing closed: 01/30/2018 05:00 AM • Source: GAMLS, MLS#: 8246118

Recent comparable sales

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$395,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

LaGrange, GA

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Property Information for 278 Rakestraw Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,648 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Troup County
  • Subdivision: None
  • Style: Traditional
  • Fees Include: None
  • Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 26.52 AC / 1,155,211 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: TRP1
  • Elementary School: Rosemont
  • ES Bus: Yes
  • High School: Troup County
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Long Cane
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Amenities: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: Head south on Hamilton Road. Turn right onto Rakestraw Road. House will be on the left.
  • Lot Description: Level, Private
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0361 000035A
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • BAF Lower: 0
  • BAF Main: 3
  • BAF Upper: 0
  • BAH Lower: 0
  • BAH Main: 0
  • BAH Upper: 0
  • BR Lower: 0
  • BR Main: 3
  • BR Upper: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Other, Factory Built
  • Interior: Bookcases, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master On Main Level
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Rooms: Foyer, Keeping Room, Laundry, Den, Great Room
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric, Central
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Stories: One
  • Deed Page: 45
  • Other Sturctures: Outbuilding
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Deed Book: 1086
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished: 2868
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Room Information
Room Information
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Room

Property History for 278 Rakestraw Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615540529

$392,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615540529

$392,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 278 Rakestraw Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,800Additions$169,320Total$204,120
Tax Record2025$5,567 ($464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,979 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,979 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,155,211 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2003Year Renovated2015Zoning01-AGRCountyTROUPAPN0361 000035AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 Rakestraw Road

This home is within Troup County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Long Cane Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rosemont Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
West Point Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Long Cane Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rosemont Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 278 Rakestraw Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
$392,500
3
2,868
1,155,211
0 Rakestraw Road, Unit 30 AC, LaGrange, GA 30241
$339,900
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–
–
1,336,420
957 Priddy Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
$11,600
2
1
1,339
245,243
330 Rakestraw Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
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3
2,300
100,188
298 Rakestraw Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
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3
2
1,464
43,560
242 Rakestraw Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
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1,870
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