PRIVACY! NO HOA! Large wooded lot with custom built home featuring rustic log siding. Your own mountain home but so convenient to shopping, dining, schools, hospital and GA-400...not to mention Lake Lanier, and Little Ridge Park, is just 2 miles away. Lots of elbow room on heavily wooded private acreage. Inside has pine floors, two fireplaces, eat-in kitchen and sun room. Exterior has wrap-around deck, covered front porch, rear screen porch and oversize deck overlooking the back yard. If you are looking for peace and quiet, and elbow room, this is the home for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Bell• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Bought with Thomas Hunze• Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
Source:FMLS #6993533
Redfin Estimate
$646,129
$171K since sold in April 2022$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 31.5% higher than the average sale price ($491K) of 6 comparable homes.
PRIVACY! NO HOA! Large wooded lot with custom built home featuring rustic log siding. Your own mountain home but so convenient to shopping, dining, schools, hospital and GA-400...not to mention Lake Lanier, and Little Ridge Park, is just 2 miles away. Lots of elbow room on heavily wooded private acreage. Inside has pine floors, two fireplaces, eat-in kitchen and sun room. Exterior has wrap-around deck, covered front porch, rear screen porch and oversize deck overlooking the back yard. If you are looking for peace and quiet, and elbow room, this is the home for you!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,108 (+7.6%)
$144,000 + $105,088
$249,088
2024
$5,679 (+21.4%)
$144,000 + $105,088
$249,088
2023
$4,677 (+968.2%)
$94,040 + $95,960
$190,000
2022
$438 (+5.4%)
$72,000 + $67,112
$139,112
2021
$415 (+0.5%)
$63,000 + $51,864
$114,864
2020
$413 (+3.9%)
$63,000 + $49,772
$112,772
2019
$398 (+0.7%)
$37,500 + $54,724
$92,224
2018
$395 (−1.4%)
$37,500 + $39,832
$77,332
2017
$401 (+2.7%)
$37,500 + $38,388
$75,888
2016
$390 (+9.2%)
$30,000 + $38,388
$68,388
2014
$357 (+7.7%)
$30,000 + $35,380
$65,380
2013
$331 (−1.1%)
$15,000 + $35,380
$50,380
2012
$335 (−4.5%)
$15,000 + $35,876
$50,876
2011
$351 (−2.1%)
$22,500 + $36,372
$58,872
2010
$359 (+9.0%)
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
2009
$329
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
2008
$329
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
Tax history for 2973 Samples Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,108 (+7.6%)
$144,000 + $105,088
$249,088
2024
$5,679 (+21.4%)
$144,000 + $105,088
$249,088
2023
$4,677 (+968.2%)
$94,040 + $95,960
$190,000
2022
$438 (+5.4%)
$72,000 + $67,112
$139,112
2021
$415 (+0.5%)
$63,000 + $51,864
$114,864
2020
$413 (+3.9%)
$63,000 + $49,772
$112,772
2019
$398 (+0.7%)
$37,500 + $54,724
$92,224
2018
$395 (−1.4%)
$37,500 + $39,832
$77,332
2017
$401 (+2.7%)
$37,500 + $38,388
$75,888
2016
$390 (+9.2%)
$30,000 + $38,388
$68,388
2014
$357 (+7.7%)
$30,000 + $35,380
$65,380
2013
$331 (−1.1%)
$15,000 + $35,380
$50,380
2012
$335 (−4.5%)
$15,000 + $35,876
$50,876
2011
$351 (−2.1%)
$22,500 + $36,372
$58,872
2010
$359 (+9.0%)
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
2009
$329
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
2008
$329
$26,252 + $38,812
$65,064
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,083
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
225 088
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Mar 5, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) -addition
Construct a deck with stairs.
Addition
Feb 14, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) - renovation
Convert an existing garage into a bedroom.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LL 44 75 14-1
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mashburn
Middle Or Junior School: Lakeside - Forsyth
High School: Forsyth Central
Location Information
Directions: From GA-400 go east on Buford Highway (GA-20) to left on Samples Road. Continue on Samples Road for 1.7 miles to home on right. If coming from Buford Dam Road, follow Samples Road for . 6 miles to home on left.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,083
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Forsyth County
APN: 225 088
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Mashburn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Lakeside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Forsyth Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$614,000 – $744,000
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