Wonderful rustic charm home with wraparound porch and circular driveway, on 5 acres, in the South Douglas/Fairplay/Alexander School District. Wood flooring throughout home includes oak and pine, plus poplar and cherry for walls in the owner's suite. This 3 bedroom/3 bath home has an office, 450 sf bonus room and an additional room to use as a 4th bedroom PLUS a 3 car garage. There are 3 sets of stairs to add privacy for family/work/home school needs. The family room includes a stone fireplace area with wood burning stove. A portion of the porch is also screened in. Kitchen has gorgeous custom cabinetry, large size granite island, separate cook top and wall oven, with a bay window breakfast nook. Outside, there are 2 sheds plus a 2-story barn with power and water; For those with horses/livestock, 2 acres are fenced. Metal roof. 2 HVAC systems. Foam insulation for bonus room. Easy drive to Douglasville, Villa Rica and Carrollton. Windows have been replaced.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christy Cole Mehring• Southern Classic Realtors
Bought with Jacqueline Menefee• Orchard Brokerage LLC
Source:FMLS #6901636
Redfin Estimate
$504,773
$70K since sold in September 2021$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($492K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful rustic charm home with wraparound porch and circular driveway, on 5 acres, in the South Douglas/Fairplay/Alexander School District. Wood flooring throughout home includes oak and pine, plus poplar and cherry for walls in the owner's suite. This 3 bedroom/3 bath home has an office, 450 sf bonus room and an additional room to use as a 4th bedroom PLUS a 3 car garage. There are 3 sets of stairs to add privacy for family/work/home school needs. The family room includes a stone fireplace area with wood burning stove. A portion of the porch is also screened in. Kitchen has gorgeous custom oak cabinetry, large size granite island, separate cook top and wall oven, with a bay window breakfast nook. Metal roof, 2 HVAC systems. Outside, there are 2 sheds, a round pen, plus a 2-story barn with power and water, 2 stalls, side stall, upstairs loft is 30'x18'; For those with horses/livestock, 2 acres are fenced. Easy drive to Douglasville, Villa Rica and Carrollton.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1993
Sold
$69,000
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1993
Sold
$62,900
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,695 (−0.2%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2024
$5,705 (+9.7%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2023
$5,199 (−2.7%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2022
$5,346 (+177.3%)
$20,680 + $143,480
$164,160
2021
$1,928 (−1.9%)
$20,680 + $46,940
$67,620
2020
$1,965 (+6.9%)
$20,680 + $46,940
$67,620
2019
$1,838 (+0.7%)
$20,680 + $45,860
$66,540
2018
$1,826 (+1.8%)
$20,680 + $44,808
$65,488
2017
$1,793 (+14.0%)
$23,480 + $38,996
$62,476
2016
$1,573 (−3.6%)
$19,960 + $32,116
$52,076
2014
$1,631 (−3.0%)
$27,280 + $25,496
$52,776
2013
$1,682 (+5.3%)
$27,280 + $26,748
$54,028
2012
$1,596 (−5.9%)
$27,280 + $26,760
$54,040
2011
$1,697 (−9.0%)
$27,280 + $28,640
$55,920
2010
$1,864 (+3.4%)
$29,360 + $30,768
$60,128
2009
$1,803
$32,629 + $36,248
$68,877
2008
$1,803
$32,629 + $36,248
$68,877
Tax history for 8690 W Banks Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,695 (−0.2%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2024
$5,705 (+9.7%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2023
$5,199 (−2.7%)
$26,880 + $170,800
$197,680
2022
$5,346 (+177.3%)
$20,680 + $143,480
$164,160
2021
$1,928 (−1.9%)
$20,680 + $46,940
$67,620
2020
$1,965 (+6.9%)
$20,680 + $46,940
$67,620
2019
$1,838 (+0.7%)
$20,680 + $45,860
$66,540
2018
$1,826 (+1.8%)
$20,680 + $44,808
$65,488
2017
$1,793 (+14.0%)
$23,480 + $38,996
$62,476
2016
$1,573 (−3.6%)
$19,960 + $32,116
$52,076
2014
$1,631 (−3.0%)
$27,280 + $25,496
$52,776
2013
$1,682 (+5.3%)
$27,280 + $26,748
$54,028
2012
$1,596 (−5.9%)
$27,280 + $26,760
$54,040
2011
$1,697 (−9.0%)
$27,280 + $28,640
$55,920
2010
$1,864 (+3.4%)
$29,360 + $30,768
$60,128
2009
$1,803
$32,629 + $36,248
$68,877
2008
$1,803
$32,629 + $36,248
$68,877
*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
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
4,617
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
01130350012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-A
Residential-Agricultural District
The R-A Residential-Agricultural District is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for rural or large lot suburban family life, agriculture including the raising of livestock and poultry, and the development of natural resources and other uses requiring extensive areas of land. This District is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the county as amended.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Barn(s), RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s)
Horse Amenities: Barn, Pasture, Round Pen
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Well
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: South Douglas
Middle Or Junior School: Fairplay
High School: Alexander
Location Information
Directions: From Fairplay: At intersection of Hwy 166 and Post Road-turn North on Post Road. Left on W Banks Mill Rd. Home on Right-gravel circular driveway. From Douglasville: Hwy 5 to Right on Banks Mill Rd, Cross over Post Rd onto W Banks Mill Rd. Home on right.
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Douglas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,617
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Douglas County
APN: 01130350012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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Schools
South Douglas Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Fairplay Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Alexander High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
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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, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$480,000 – $581,000
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