1231 Founders Lake Dr Athens, GA 30606
Estimated payment $4,724/month
Highlights
- Community Lake
- Clubhouse
- Wood Flooring
- Oconee County Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Architecture
- Whirlpool Bathtub
About This Home
Welcome home to Founders Grove. This exceptional executive residence is now on the market and ready for new owners. One of Athens most prestigious neighborhoods with an Athens address in Oconee County with award winning schools. You walk in to a dramatic two story foyer and beautiful crown molding throughout the home. Bathed in natural lighting and a very spacious layout. Plantation shutters on the main with an abundance of windows in the back for natural lighting. Great room with soaring ceilings and all hardwoods on the main. Office space for those who like to work from home. Bedroom on the main with full bath with tiled shower. Master suite with lavish master bath and not one but 2 large master custom closets. Over $30k of upgrades the last few years from the new quartz countertops to new lighting in the dining room, breakfast room and master bath. Not to mention the new front door to allow more light into the foyer. All 22 canned lights are new LED recessed lights with 5 settings from warm to cool white. Both master closets have custom California Closets as well as the pantry. One room in the basement is finished in addition the workshop, mechanical room and the garage have new polyspartic/epoxy floors. The workout room has tile floors. There are 2 mini split 3 ton ac units in the basement which can be used to cool the basement. They are like new. Also an extra service panel has been installed if you decide to finish the basement. Only one room is completed in the basement. Step outside to the newly stained oversized deck to a yard full of flowering plants, an herb garden, fig tree and muscadines. Not to mention the established asparagus bed. You can enjoy fresh asparagus daily in the spring and share. Yard was re sodded with zoysia for easy care on back and the side. A backyard paradise with azaleas, camillas, roses, jasmine, dahlias, and more perrenials for easy care. The neighborhood has a pool, lake, common areas with tennis and pickleball courts. Small clubhouse for get togethers or birthday parties. Located just minutes from Epps Bridge shopping, UGA, in-town Athens, and Watkinsville, this home is truly one not to be missed.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,100
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 0.69 Acre Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Sloped Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
HOA Fees
- $71 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Tray Ceiling
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Factory Built Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Plantation Shutters
- Two Story Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Home Gym
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Walk-In Pantry
- Built-In Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Mud Room
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Boat door in Basement
- Stubbed For A Bathroom
- Natural lighting in basement
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Parking Pad
- Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
- Garage Door Opener
Schools
- Malcom Bridge Elementary And Middle School
- North Oconee High School
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include management fee, swimming, tennis
- Founders Grove Subdivision
- Community Lake
Amenities
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,160 | $261,510 | $41,400 | $220,110 |
| 2023 | $3,160 | $236,521 | $36,000 | $200,521 |
| 2022 | $3,621 | $213,823 | $36,000 | $177,823 |
| 2021 | $3,908 | $198,736 | $36,000 | $162,736 |
| 2020 | $3,916 | $190,609 | $36,000 | $154,609 |
| 2019 | $3,899 | $184,925 | $36,000 | $148,925 |
| 2018 | $3,985 | $183,748 | $36,000 | $147,748 |
| 2017 | $3,987 | $182,384 | $36,000 | $146,384 |
| 2016 | $3,988 | $181,260 | $36,000 | $145,260 |
| 2015 | $3,993 | $168,245 | $36,000 | $132,245 |
| 2014 | $3,957 | $162,930 | $36,000 | $126,930 |
| 2013 | -- | $157,064 | $36,000 | $121,064 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 09/24/25 | Price Changed | $829,000 | -2.4% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Price Changed | $849,000 | -1.3% | $222 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Price Changed | $860,000 | -1.7% | $225 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $875,000 | +101.1% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2013 04/16/13 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/17/2013 03/17/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/10/2013 03/10/13 | For Sale | $435,000 | -- | $124 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $404,200 | -- |
Source: Georgia MLS
MLS Number: 10525212
APN: B04-H0-45A
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