If you've been searching for a lakefront home in McDonough with a private dock, acreage, a finished basement, and room to spread out, 315 Monroe Drive offers a rare combination. Located in the Lake Dow area and zoned for Ola schools, this full-brick home offers more than 5,000 square feet of finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, approximately 1.90 acres, and direct lake frontage with a private dock. Designed for buyers who want more than just a house, this property offers space for entertaining, working from home, hosting overnight guests, hobbies, recreation, or creating separate living areas. The full finished basement significantly expands the home's possibilities and includes a boat door with exterior access, making it ideal for anyone searching for a McDonough home with a finished basement, flexible living space, abundant storage, or room for a home gym, game room, media room, or additional gathering space. Inside, you'll find generous living areas, an updated primary bathroom, custom closet systems, an updated secondary bathroom, and a floor plan with plenty of room to make the home your own. Outside is where the lake lifestyle takes center stage. Start the morning on the screened porch, gather around the fire pit, relax on the patio, or head down to your private dock and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting. Nearly two acres provide added privacy and outdoor space rarely found with lakefront living. Enjoy the lifestyle of a golf cart community, where neighbors can cruise through the area by golf cart and take advantage of the Lake Dow setting. The home is located near Georgia National Golf Club, with golf and club membership opportunities available separately, and is convenient to McDonough shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities. For buyers searching for a Lake Dow lakefront home, McDonough GA waterfront property, golf cart community, home with a private dock, full-brick home on acreage, 5,000+ square foot home, finished basement home, Ola school district property, or a home near Georgia National Golf Club, 315 Monroe Drive checks boxes that can be difficult to find together. Come experience the space, privacy, lake views, and lifestyle this distinctive McDonough property has to offer. Schedule your private showing today.
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Price cut: $25K (8/22)
$725,000
315 Monroe Dr, McDonough, GA 30252
4beds
5,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.9 Acres Lot
$711,000 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Finished basementPrivate dockDirect lake frontageLake viewsPeaceful waterfront settingFlexible living spaceFull-brick home
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandy Mowery 678-605-9222,
The Legacy Real Estate Group
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10838209
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer, Game Room, Laundry, Sun Room
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+, Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Bath Finished,Boat Door,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,050
- Total interior livable area: 5,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,525
- Finished area below ground: 2,525
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock Rights, Lake, Lake Privileges, Swim Dock
Lot
- Size: 1.9 Acres
- Features: Level, Private, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 139F04017000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Dow North
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $400 annually
Location
- Region: Mcdonough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $703,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,125
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$711,000
$675,000 - $747,000
$3,824/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$144/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $750,000+3.4%$149/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$144/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $750,000-2.6%$149/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $770,000-0.6%$152/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $775,000+55%$153/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Pending sale | $499,900$99/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $499,900+22%$99/sqft |
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| 5/26/2004 | Sold | $409,900+62.2%$81/sqft |
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| 9/25/2001 | Sold | $252,700$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,208 +4% | $281,400 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $10,773 +9.1% | $269,040 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $9,873 +15.6% | $255,200 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $8,539 +19% | $220,440 +19.2% |
| 2021 | $7,178 +6.2% | $184,960 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $6,759 +3.2% | $174,040 +3.3% |
| 2019 | $6,548 +64.9% | $168,520 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $3,970 +2.2% | $156,360 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $3,886 -20% | $141,720 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $4,856 +2% | $135,480 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $4,761 | $127,000 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $6,152 -0.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $6,197 +2.2% | $177,160 |
| 2005 | $6,064 | $177,160 |
| 2004 | $6,064 +437.2% | $177,160 +490.5% |
| 2003 | $1,129 +28.3% | $30,000 +25% |
| 2002 | $880 +138.6% | $24,000 +150% |
| 2001 | $369 +0.9% | $9,600 |
| 2000 | $366 | $9,600 |
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Neighborhood: 30252
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ola
- Middle: Ola
- High: Ola
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





