$489,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

1305 Lake Forest Ln McDonough, GA 30253

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
0.65 Acres

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Clubhouse
  • Private Lot
  • Union Grove High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Lakehaven Subdivision $200,000 Complete Designer Remodel (everything is updated) Open Floor Concept High-end Custom Cabinets throughout house (kitchen, pantry, primary bath, laundry room, primary closet, & guest bath) Carrara Marble Kitchen Backsplash & Fireplace surrounds Quartz Countertops (including 9' island that seats 5) 10' Ceilings and 14' Kitchen Ceiling, Vaulted Ceilings in Dining Room and Primary Bedroom (all smooth, no popcorn or textured ceilings) Kitchenaid Appliances (double-oven, built-in microwave in drawer) Hardwood Floors throughout the entire house Custom Window Treatments (remote control for "floor-to-ceiling" living room window) See-through fireplace (living room and great room) with elegant gas logs Split bedroom plan (primary on opposite side of house from 2 other bedrooms) Basement has a privacy only entrance. Finished portion of the basement is great for a home office (w/built-in book shelving) or home gym or craft room. Half bath is finished. Unfinished portion of the basement has a roll-up garage door and opener. Plenty of storage. Lots of attic storage with sub flooring and standup tall height. .67 acres has a natural wooded privacy in the backyard. Professional landscape design and install (sprinkler system, focus trees, shrubs, plants and sod). Zoysia sod, 100% of lawn (fully mature and lush) 100% Sprinkler Coverage $26,000 New Roof Outdoor deck furniture w/covers comes with the house 2-car garage (we park a full-size sedan & F150 pickup) Great neighbors on all sides. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths approx. , open floor plan, exterior entrance only to privacy office / gym / craft room If you want a ton of square footage, this isn't the home for you. But if you want designed elegance this is it! Home built in 1994. We were the 2nd owner and have lived here since 1996. We love this home, the best home ever! Move-in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Ayers

Clickit Realty Inc. License #347205 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gabriel Hernandez

Joe Stockdale Real Estate License #440370

Joe Stockdale Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,719

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Home Gym
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • East Lake Elementary School
  • Union Grove Middle School
  • Union Grove High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, swimming, tennis
  • Lakehaven Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,719

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 3 Side, Ranch
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Financing Type: FHA
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .65
  • Other Sturctures: Garage(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2600
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Partial, Unfinished
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 458
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2142
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 300
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2142
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Split Bedroom Plan, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 188.076

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Side/Rear Entrance
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 425
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Lake, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Swimming, Tennis

Schools

  • Elementary School: East Lake
  • High School: Union Grove
  • Middle School: Union Grove
  • Elementary School: East Lake
  • Middle School: Union Grove
  • High School: Union Grove

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4719

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 12, 2025
Sold by
Mcbrayer James A
Bought by
Jackson Michael B
Seller's Agent
Susan Ayers
Clickit Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gabriel Hernandez
Joe Stockdale Real Estate
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.10%
Original Mortgage
$489,000
Outstanding Balance
$488,156
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$764

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Sold by
Farmer James Regina
Bought by
Mcbrayer James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1994
Sold by
Fleuriet Homes
Bought by
Farmer James Regina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,350
Interest Rate
8.62%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $163,500 --
Deed $153,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $148,350 VA
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $489,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $489,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $5,044 $171,780 $24,000 $147,780
2024 $5,044 $155,200 $24,000 $131,200
2023 $4,136 $150,640 $20,000 $130,640
2022 $4,258 $134,440 $20,000 $114,440
2021 $3,502 $113,840 $20,000 $93,840
2020 $3,502 $102,480 $14,600 $87,880
2019 $3,471 $101,160 $14,600 $86,560
2018 $0 $91,880 $14,600 $77,280
2016 $2,944 $82,760 $12,000 $70,760
2015 $2,745 $75,680 $10,000 $65,680
2014 -- $71,240 $10,000 $61,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10524596

Georgia MLS

APN: 089D-01-060-000