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Sold for $8,000,000
$8,000,000
496 Forest Rd, Sea Island, GA 31561
5beds
5,674sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.26 Acres Lot
$8,109,400 Zestimate®
$1,410/sqft
$3,823 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,109,400
$7.14M - $9.24M
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Private elevatorSerene color paletteExpansive viewsLarge sunroomCast stone floorsSpacious family roomCustom kitchen
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Listed by:
Patrick Dunn 912-638-5838,
Sea Island Properties
Bought with:
Patrick Dunn, 295702
Sea Island Properties
Source: Scout MLS,MLS#: 1652012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Disposal, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Columns, Sitting Area, Split Plan, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Other
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Kitchen, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,674
- Total interior livable area: 5,674 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Driveway, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Kitchen Level, Off Street, Other, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Other, Columns
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course
- Body of water: Hampton River
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Greenbelt, Landscaped, Level, On Golf Course, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Estate Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Pool House
- Parcel number: 0500776
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Villa
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,As Is
- Year built: 2006
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Beach Access
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: Ocean Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Golf Course, Gated, Landscaping, Management, Security
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Other
- HOA fee: $3,144 annually
- HOA name: Ocean Forest Property Owners Association
- HOA phone: 912-638-5102
- Second HOA name: Ocean Forest Property Owners Association
- Second HOA phone: 912-638-5102
Location
- Region: Sea Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,410/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,405,100
- Annual tax amount: $36,286
- Date on market: 2/18/2025
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Sold | $8,000,000-15.7%$1,410/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Pending sale | $9,485,000$1,672/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $9,485,000-3.9%$1,672/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $9,875,000-5.5%$1,740/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $10,450,000-7.1%$1,842/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $11,250,000+164.7%$1,983/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1652012 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2020 | Sold | $4,250,000-13.3%$749/sqft |
Source: Scout MLS #1606550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2019 | Price change | $4,900,000-8.4%$864/sqft |
Source: DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty #1606550 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $5,350,000+137.8%$943/sqft |
Source: DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty #1606550 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2005 | Sold | $2,250,000$397/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,240 +46.7% | $2,562,040 +64.6% |
| 2024 | $36,287 -1% | $1,556,600 +3.4% |
| 2023 | $36,652 -3% | $1,505,520 |
| 2022 | $37,794 +13.2% | $1,505,520 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $33,374 | $1,331,240 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,331,240 |
| 2019 | $13,360 +13.4% | $1,331,240 |
| 2018 | $11,780 | $1,331,240 -5.4% |
| 2017 | $11,780 | $1,406,760 |
| 2016 | $11,780 +26.2% | $1,406,760 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $9,336 -67.2% | $1,375,960 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $28,424 | $1,202,000 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 31561
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