5825 Birch Ridge Trail, Cumming, GA 30028

About this home

Freshly updated interiors, inviting outdoor living spaces, and a beautiful wooded setting come together in this distinctive North Forsyth home. Set on approximately .65 acre with a sweeping corner lawn, welcoming covered front porch, and private backyard retreat. Located just five minutes from GA-400 and convenient to North Forsyth shopping, dining, and everyday necessities, this home combines accessibility with a peaceful setting. Fresh white interior paint creates a bright, updated feel, while new carpet and extensive recent improvements provide added peace of mind. Substantial investments include a new roof, both furnaces, tankless water heater, Pella windows, gutters, updated basement electrical with a whole-house surge protector, and the addition of a new deck and sunroom. Inside, a two-story foyer leads to the vaulted fireside family room, where rich hardwood flooring, abundant natural light, and an open view to the upstairs loft create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The adjoining kitchen features beautiful white cabinetry with a subtle tea-stained finish, granite countertops, travertine flooring, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a dining area overlooking the wooded backyard. The main-level primary suite offers hardwood flooring, a tray ceiling, and a generously sized private bath with extensive wood detailing, dual vanities, a soaking tub, oversized tiled shower, and walk-in closet. A half bath and laundry room with a gas dryer connection complete the main level. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bath, while the spacious loft provides a flexible second living area ideal for a home office, reading retreat, or additional gathering space. The finished terrace level significantly expands the home's versatility with a bedroom, full bath, large living area, and oversized office or flex room. From here, the living space continues into the beautiful sunroom, featuring stone flooring and walls of windows overlooking the wooded setting, with direct access to the fenced backyard. Outdoor living is one of this home's most memorable features. Start the morning with coffee on the wide covered front porch, entertain on the spacious upper deck with an included grill connected directly to the home's gas line, or enjoy an evening roasting s'mores around the stone outdoor fireplace beneath the mature trees. The fenced backyard provides a private, low-maintenance retreat, offering usable outdoor space without the upkeep of a traditional lawn. With extensive recent improvements, a main-level primary suite, finished terrace level, multiple outdoor living spaces, and a distinctive .65-acre setting, this home offers an exceptional combination of features ready to be enjoyed.

How this list price compares in Cumming

• List price is 4% above the Cumming median list price of $649,000 (1,279 homes).
• Compared with 1,106 single-family homes in Cumming: 2% below the median of $685,650.
• List price per square foot is 16% below the Cumming median of $222/SF.
• 2 homes for sale in Arbor Ridge.
• All 1,279 homes for sale in Cumming, GA.
• 1,623 homes for sale in Forsyth County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active

Bedrooms

4

Full baths

3

Half baths

1

Living area

3,633 SF

Lot size

0.65 acres

Year built

2001

Levels

Three Or More

Main-level bedrooms

1

Garage spaces

2

Parking

Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry

Style

Cape Cod, Traditional

Construction

Brick Front, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type

Roof

Ridge Vents, Shingle

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl

Heating

Central, Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Zoned

Fireplaces

2

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer

Lot

Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded

Community

Curbs

HOA

$300 annually

Annual tax

$6,236 (2025)

County

Forsyth

Assigned schools

• HighNorth Forsyth
• MiddleNorth Forsyth
• ElementarySilver City

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.