$480,000
SOLD APR 20, 2022

197 Big Springs Rd SE Calhoun, GA 30701

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 330 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Sonoraville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Boating
  • Above Ground Pool

About This Home

As of December 2023

Come home every day to your very own lakeside oasis, situated on well over an acre of pure bliss. This resort-like property is truly unique and you'll have to see it to believe it. Enjoy lake views from the dock, patio, swimming pool, hot tub, man cave/she-shed or even the tranquil waterside SAUNA! The inside boasts an open plan loaded with a craftsman's touch. With floor to ceiling windows, the great room leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to lake views. The updated kitchen features quartz stone countertops and premium stainless steel appliances. Take your fresh "catch of the day" from your own backyard dock to the gas stove or grill! Bottle your own wine from your very own grapevines down by the water. Does it get any better?? Don't miss out on this hidden gem and schedule your showing today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Cochran

Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty, Inc. License #392725 Listed on: 03/16/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Hearn

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #410446

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,328

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 239 x 229
  • 330 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Driveway Level

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Lake On Lot
  • Courtyard
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sonoraville Elementary School
  • Red Bud Middle School
  • Sonoraville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 076C 145

Community Details

Overview

  • Dews Lake Resort Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boating
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,328

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Legal Description: BLK E LT 3 DEWS LK RESORT
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Vaulted, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Loft, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 1652.00
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Carriage House, Workshop
  • Waterfront Frontage: 330
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake
  • Subdivision Complex: Dews Lake Resort

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sonoraville
  • Middle School: Red Bud
  • High School: Sonoraville

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot: 3
  • Land/Lot: 245
  • Section G M D: 3rd
  • Deed Book: 2418
  • Deed Page: 330
  • Plat Book: 27
  • Plat Page: 81
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lake On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 239 x 229
  • Parcel Number: 076C 145
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1328.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 076C-145
  • Close Date: 2022-04-20
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sonoraville
  • High School: Sonoraville
  • Middle School: Red Bud

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2023
Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Whipple Brooke D
Bought by
Matuson Lori Jayne and Matuson Michael
Seller's Agent
Stacey Horton
Maximum One Grt. Atl. REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Horton
Maximum One Grt. Atl. REALTORS
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.08%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.37%
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Outstanding Balance
$416,688
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,990

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2022
Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Pennel Sam
Bought by
Whipple Brooke D and Whipple Johnny R
Seller's Agent
Matt Cochran
Samantha Lusk & Associates Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Hearn
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.28%
Original Mortgage
$408,500
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Zeidler Randall K
Bought by
Pennel Leslie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 1995
Bought by
Zeidler Randall K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1993
Bought by
Casteel Gary R
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $470,000 --
Warranty Deed $480,000 --
Warranty Deed $109,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $59,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $423,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $539,000 +14.7% $244 / Sq Ft
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $470,000 -2.1% $221 / Sq Ft
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Sale $480,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Sold $480,000 +11.9% $291 / Sq Ft
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Price Changed $429,000 -6.5% $260 / Sq Ft
03/16/2022 03/16/22 For Sale $459,000 -- $278 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $2,804 $136,836 $8,400 $128,436
2023 $3,231 $127,176 $8,400 $118,776
2022 $1,805 $66,800 $8,400 $58,400
2021 $1,328 $47,404 $4,720 $42,684
2020 $1,375 $48,004 $4,720 $43,284
2019 $1,383 $48,004 $4,720 $43,284
2018 $1,292 $44,864 $4,720 $40,144
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7012747

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 076C-145