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  • $859,700

    1281 Founders Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606

    5beds
    3,155sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 2001
    1.3 Acres Lot
    $859,700 Zestimate®
    $272/sqft
    $3,693 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $859,700

    $817,000 - $911,000

    $3,693/mo

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    What's special

    Elegant home in desirable swim/tennis Founder's Grove! The updated exterior and professional landscaping welcome you to this beautifully maintained home. Inside, every inch is welcoming and inviting with multiple places to entertain guests and enjoy family time. To the right of the foyer, a library or music room is accented with built in bookshelves. To the left, is a spacious dining room with plenty of room for holiday gatherings. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with granite counter tops and stainless appliances and a generous island for prepping and and serving. The eat in kitchen offers views of the creek below the house. The relaxing great room features a vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace, built ins, and french doors to the deck. A main floor master is everything you would expect from a home in this neighborhood: large closets, a vanity for her, a soaking tub and a large shower. Three generous bedrooms are just up the stairs and each has a large closet. Two full baths complete the second story. The terrace level is amazing! This beautifully finished rec/media room has three gathering places for watching games, working on projects, eating and just hanging out. There is a guest bedroom with full bath for weekend guests. A separate room for crafts, homework or gift wrapping is also on the terrace level. The property offers plenty of outdoor space and the backyard offers a great fire pit area and backs up to the creek. Definitely fun for children and adults alike. This Founder's Grove home is perfect--inside and out--and it's waiting for you!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Fireplace, 9 Ft+ Ceilings, Window Blinds, Built-ins, Ceiling Fan, Vaulted Ceilings, Whirlpool Bath, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,155 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1.3 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: B04H040A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 2001

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $63 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $272/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $695,103
    • Annual tax amount: $4,903
    • Ownership: Owner

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/13/2018Sold$515,000-1.9%$163/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #CM961295 Report a problem
    3/17/2018Listed for sale$525,000+33.4%$166/sqft
    Source: Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC #961295 Report a problem
    10/3/2002Sold$393,526$125/sqft
    Source: Hive MLS #CM701429 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,903 -6.3%$278,041 +4.6%
    2024$5,231 +2.3%$265,872 +10.7%
    2023$5,112 +2.2%$240,279 +10.2%
    2022$5,001 +7.3%$218,020 +7.4%
    2021$4,660 +4.1%$202,999 +4.1%
    2020$4,475 -0.4%$195,023 +1.8%
    2019$4,491 +1.6%$191,626 +1.6%
    2018$4,421 +1.6%$188,654 +1.6%
    2017$4,350 $185,672 +0.3%
    2016$4,350 $185,176 +7.3%
    2015$4,350 +7.5%$172,553 +2.8%
    2014$4,048 +0.5%$167,840 +2.1%
    2013$4,028 $164,316
    2012-- --
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009-- $170,396 -7.8%
    2008-- $184,754 +1.2%
    2007-- $182,554 +1.2%
    2006-- $180,375 +11.3%
    2005-- $162,031 +2.6%
    2004-- $157,908 +0.8%
    2003-- $156,658 +178.1%
    2002-- $56,339 +181.7%
    2001-- $20,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 30606

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Oconee Primary
    • Middle: North Oconee
    • High: Malcom Bridge

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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