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$299,900
SOLD OCT 1, 2025
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185 Orion Dr Dalton, GA 30720

Varnell Preserve

Estimated payment $1,945/month

Total Views 2,933
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$182 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Move in ready September! The Lawson, a spacious floorplan in Varnell Preserve by Smith Douglas Homes. Varnell Preserve is located less than 30 miles from Chattanooga and only 20 minutes from the Chattanooga Airport! Discover the beautiful Lawson, a thoughtfully designedhome that features a spacious kitchen with granite counters, upgraded cabinetry and stainless appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a bright and open family room with a modern linear fireplace. Vinyl plank flooring through the main level provides a seamless transition from room to room. The second story is where you will find the Owner's suite with a walk-in closet and separate shower, garden tub and dual vanity. Both stories feature 9ft ceiling heights. Seller incentives with use of preferred lender. Photos representative of plan not of actual home.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2025 | New Construction
  • Expected Delivery September 2025

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2025 | New Construction

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Spec
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Varnell Preserve
  • Directions: From Atlanta take I-75 N (66.5 mi). Take exit 341 for GA-201 toward Tunnel Hill/Varnell (0.2 mi). Continue on GA-201 N. Drive to Rauschenberg Rd NW (3.1 mi). Turn right onto GA-201 N (signs for 341) 2.2 mi. Turn right onto Reed Rd NW (0.4 mi). Turn left onto Rauschenberg Rd NW. Destination will be on the left.
  • Is New Construction?: Yes
  • PlanUrl: https://www.smithdouglas.com/plan/varnell-preserve/the-lawson?utm_source=Homes.com
  • PlanType: Residential
  • Community Description: Nestled in a picturesque setting in popular Whitfield County, Varnell Preserve features 136 homesites spread along a charming streetscape. Varnell Preserves variety of thoughtfully designed new ranch and two-story homes will each showcase open-concept layouts and today's most coveted finishes. With easy access to I-75, Varnell is less than 30 miles from Chattanooga and 20 minutes from the Chattanooga Airport. Homeowners are just eight miles from Dalton, where they can enjoy a vibrant downtown district filled with eateries, pubs, and local shops. New amenities are coming soon to include dog park, swing set and park benches. Top rated schools and plentiful recreation at nearby parks are additional perks of this community priced from the high $200s. Come tour our designer model home and soon-ready homes today to see what makes Varnell Preserves the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Ask about 100% financing!
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Smith Douglas Homes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Community Map

Map

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    $256,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,933 Sq Ft
    178 Artimis Dr
    • 7,712 Sq Ft
    • Move in 6/4/26
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  • 140 Artimis Dr

    $271,800

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,813 Sq Ft
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    • 6,698 Sq Ft
    • Move in 5/1/26
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About the Builder

Smith Douglas Homes is a publicly traded homebuilder operating across the Southeastern and Southern United States. Founded in 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia by Tom Bradbury, the company designs, constructs, and sells single-family homes targeting entry-level and empty-nest homebuyers in high-growth markets. The company operates under a land-light business model, purchasing finished lots through option contracts from third-party land developers and land bankers. Smith Douglas completed its initial public offering in January 2024 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol SDHC. The company operates through two segments: the Southeast segment includes Atlanta, Central Georgia, Charlotte, Greenville, and Raleigh divisions, while the Central segment comprises Alabama, Houston, and Nashville markets. Smith Douglas offers floor plans ranging from 1,100 to over 3,000 square feet, including open-concept homes with single-level living, modern villas, townhomes, and two and three-story homes. As of June 30, 2026, the company maintained 110 active communities and controlled 23,527 lots across its markets. Smith Douglas recorded 2,908 closings in 2025.
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