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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,173 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago
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Set on one of the most beautiful lots within the Thornton Township community, this Craftsman residence offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and outdoor livability. Backing to protected Army Corps of Engineers acreage designated for recreation, the property serves as a private sanctuary tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. Located just minutes from Hwy 41, I-75, and top-tier parks, healthcare, schools, and golf, this home offers a retreat-style lifestyle with the convenience of a central location. The heart of this property is the expansive, level, walk-out park-like backyard-thoughtfully designed for both everyday enjoyment and large-scale entertaining. The outdoor living space is anchored by a generous deck and a covered terrace featuring a professional-grade kitchen with luxurious thick leathered granite countertops, a built-in grilling station with two grills, refrigeration, and a stainless steel sink with a pull-down faucet. The partially fenced grounds are a gardener's delight, flourishing with blueberries, peaches, apples, and figs, with an outdoor fire pit. Inside, the home exudes a sophisticated, current aesthetic. As you enter through the double glass-paned, wood doors, the foyer is warm and light-filled, opening seamlessly into a family room defined by vaulted beam ceilings, built-in bookcases, a cozy fireplace, and a wall of windows framing wooded views. The main level is designed for effortless flow, featuring 10' ceilings, hardwoods throughout, a formal dining room with a bar, a private office, and a guest suite with a full bath. The chef's kitchen is a standout with an oversized island, a massive walk-in pantry, and a sun-drenched eat-in dining area. Functional luxuries include a three-car garage with an EV charging station and additional refrigeration, a private "friends entry" with a mudroom, and a guest powder room. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a true retreat with 9' ceilings and a spacious bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate oversized tile shower. The expansive, customized closet is a rare find, complete with its own beverage refrigerator. Three additional bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, a large laundry room with a sink, and a sizable bonus/flex room complete the upper level. The daylight terrace level offers even more living space, including a bedroom with an office and built-in shelves, a full bathroom, and a fully insulated, professional-grade music room. With half of the basement remaining unfinished, there is ample room for future customization. A compelling combination of lot, layout, and lifestyle in a storybook neighborhood with low HOA dues-this move-in-ready gem is truly the one you've been waiting for!

Full Property Details for 5286 Merlot Dr

General

  • Price: $1,075,000
  • HOA FEE: $54/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $11,088 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: FMLS_Atlanta
  • MLS ID: 7766966
  • Updated: 5/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Factory Built, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master Bedroom

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: White Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Dining Room: Butler's Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level

Additional Information

  • Amenities: None
  • Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Irrigation Equipment

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, On Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Location

  • County: Cobb
  • Subdivision: Thornton Township
  • Driving Directions: From Atlanta: Take I-75N, Exit #277 onto GA 92 to Acworth/Hiriam, Turn Left onto GA Hwy 92 N, Lake Acworth Drive. Turn right onto US Hwy 41N/N Cobb Pkwy, Turn Left onto Third Street, which becomes Mars Hill Road, then left onto Merlot Drive, #5286 is at the end of the street on the cul-de-sac.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Frey
  • Middle School: Durham
  • High School: Allatoona

Community

  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Exterior Const.: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 4,173
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.9
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Frontage: None
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $650
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $11,088
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 20011800640
  • Block: 118
  • Lot Number: 6

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Schools serving 5286 Merlot Dr

School District:Cobb County School District
NameGradesDistance
Frey Elementary School
2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, GA 30101
K-50.4 mi
Durham Middle School
2891 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, GA 30101
6-80.5 mi
Allatoona High School
3300 Dallas Acworth Highway Northwest, Acworth, GA 30101
9-121.7 mi
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Price
Change
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5/07/2026
Listed
$1,075,000
16.85%
MLS
1/24/2022
Sold
$920,000
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Tax History for 5286 Merlot Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,088
—
$368,000
-56%
2023
$11,095
—
$845,840
130%
2023
$11,095
37%
$368,000
37%
2022
$8,125
—
$267,724
—
2021
$8,125
—
$267,724
—
2019
$8,125
—
$267,724
—
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5286 Merlot Drive, Acworth, GA 30101 (MLS# 7766966) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5286 Merlot Drive is currently listed for $1,075,000 and was received on May 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 5286 Merlot Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Acworth? You can browse all Acworth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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