$1,040,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

159 Blue Water Place Lavonia, GA 30553

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,618 Sq Ft
1985 Built

Recently Sold

$287 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Community Lake
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Boat Docks
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

This home has 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The open floor plan offers amazing views to the lake with large windows across the back of the house. Cozy up to the stone wood burning fireplace, enjoy the beautiful wood bookshelves and heart pine floors. Along with the family room is a dinning area and wet bar for entertaining family and friends all while enjoying the views of the lake. Walk out to your large screened in porch and open deck. The large kitchen offers additional views of the lake, a laundry room and pantry room as well as plenty of storage and cabinet space. A flex space that can be used as a office or pantry is adjacent to the kitchen. The eat in kitchen even has room for a little sitting area with more views of the lake and deck access. The large, primary master bedroom has room for a sitting area featuring floor to ceiling windows for more open lake views and access to additional deck. The master bathroom includes custom cabinet and plenty of storage. The bathroom is designed for aging in place with comfort height toilet, grab bars in walk-in shower and wider doorways. The walk in closet provides ample storage with a built in system. The original primary bedroom has a factory built fire place, and private bath. There is a half bath on the main floor. The split floor plan features 2 masters on the main. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs on one side with a full bathroom. There is a walk in hall closet with shelves for storage. There are 2 bedrooms, full bathroom and morning kitchen on the other side. The home offers two separate basements with wet sinks and boat doors for a workshop and all you lake toys. Sit at the landscaped stone patio and enjoy your firer pit. An under deck system keeps you dry for entertaining on the covered patio. and relax on the covered patio. The lake is just a very very short walk on your pave path to your 2 slip covered dock!! There is a partially fenced in side yard for pets and children to play in. A must see!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Hoffman

Keller Williams Lake Hartwell Brokerage Email: kellyhoffman@kw.com License #290299 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Keller Williams Lake Hartwell

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacki Wilbourne

BHHS Georgia Properties License #183176

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Fenced
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Rear Stairs
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Keeping Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room

Unfinished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Boat door in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Deep Water Access
  • Army Corps Of Engineers Controlled
  • 2 Boat Docks
  • Covered Dock
  • Dock Rights
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Lavonia Elementary School
  • Franklin County Middle School
  • Franklin County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greenleaf Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19 &

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,695

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: .00
  • Other Sturctures: Covered Dock, Garage(s), Workshop
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Dock Slips: 2
  • Total Finished Area2: 3618
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo, Seats 12+
  • Basement: Boat Door, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3618
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1210
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3618
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Feature Name: Hartwell
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Tile
  • Price Per Square Foot: 287.451

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dock
  • Fencing: Fenced, Other
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Corps of Engineers Control, Deep Water Access, Dock Rights, Floating Dock, Lake, Lake Access

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Propane
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Lake

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lavonia
  • High School: Franklin County
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Franklin County
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Lavonia
  • Middle School: Franklin County
  • High School: Franklin County

Lot Info

  • Lot: 19 &
  • Plat Book: 12
  • Plat Page: 212

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4695.31

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Angus K Mathis Living Trust Dated Decemb
Bought by
Zint Betsy O and Zint William C
Seller's Agent
Kelly Hoffman
Keller Williams Lake Hartwell
Buyer's Agent
Jacki Wilbourne
BHHS Georgia Properties
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,040,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-5.02%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,186,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,314
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.25%
Original Mortgage
$832,000
Outstanding Balance
$829,210
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$293,618

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1997
Bought by
Mathis Angus K and Mathis Joy
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,040,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Trustee Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $832,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $1,040,000 -5.0% $287 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $303 / 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
2024 $4,707 $217,763 $80,000 $137,763
2023 $4,573 $197,258 $80,000 $117,258
2022 $4,315 $187,234 $80,000 $107,234
2021 $3,729 $155,536 $64,000 $91,536
2020 $4,046 $155,536 $64,000 $91,536
2019 $3,910 $155,536 $64,000 $91,536
2018 $3,817 $152,092 $64,000 $88,092
2017 $4,248 $152,092 $64,000 $88,092
2016 $4,184 $143,388 $64,000 $79,388
2015 -- $100,458 $64,000 $36,458
2014 -- $100,458 $64,000 $36,458
2013 -- $100,458 $64,000 $36,458
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Hoffman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kelly Hoffman

    Keller Williams Lake Hartwell

    (404) 663-2270

    8 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Kelly Hoffman
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  • Jacki Wilbourne

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jacki Wilbourne

    BHHS Georgia Properties

    (770) 377-6613

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Jacki Wilbourne
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10423210

Georgia MLS

APN: 069B-108

Georgia Franklin County Lavonia 30553

159 Blue Water Place, Lavonia, GA

This home is located at 159 Blue Water Place, Lavonia, GA 30553 and is currently priced at $1,040,000, approximately $287 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 159 Blue Water Place is a home located in Franklin County with nearby schools including Franklin County High School.

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