$800,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025

205 Shepherds Way Dahlonega, GA 30533

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,630 Sq Ft
2.71 Acres

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake On Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Home Theater
  • Lake View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2025

Imagine finding your sanctuary, a place where luxury meets the tranquility of the North Georgia mountains. This captivating lakeside retreat, a custom-built ranch home less than ten years old, awaits you in the desirable, gated community of Shepherds Cove, just moments from vibrant downtown Dahlonega. Nestled amongst foothills and streams, this home offers the ultimate in countryside living, all within a private 2.7-acre haven featuring a beautifully stocked lake. Gleaming hardwoods welcome you into the spacious open floorplan. The primary suite, conveniently located on the main level, overlooks the serene lake and features a spa-inspired bath designed to impress with oversized walk in shower. The gourmet kitchen, complete with a farmhouse sink, is perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Moreover, it provides access to a second oversized, climate-controlled garage with its own driveway, ideal for your boat, classic car, or other cherished possessions. The daylight basement also includes bedroom, full bath, exercise room, media room, office/ flex room and workshop. Outside, a covered deck and screened porch offer the perfect vantage points to relax and savor the breathtaking lake and nature views. This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle, a luxurious escape into the heart of the North Georgia countryside.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Thrash

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International License #350295

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Last Buyer's Agent

Gerald Silvious

BHGRE Metro Brokers License #339122

BHGRE Metro Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,984

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 2.71 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 134x229x356x100x408x160
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $104 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Lake On Lot
  • Deck

Schools

  • Cottrell Elementary School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • 110 Volts
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Shepherds Cove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 076 170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,984

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$104 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2815.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 100.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Office, Workshop
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 5630.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2715.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 200
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Combination

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room, Sink
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Garage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Homeowners Assoc
  • Association Fee: 1250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Shepherds Cove

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cottrell
  • Middle School: Lumpkin - Other
  • High School: Lumpkin - Other

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.7100
  • Lot: 8
  • Land/Lot: 1166/1167
  • Section G M D: 1st
  • Deed Book: D-29
  • Deed Page: 89112
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lake On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 134x229x356x100x408x160
  • Parcel Number: 076 170
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5984.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 076-000-170-000
  • Close Date: 2025-04-16
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cottrell
  • High School: Lumpkin - Other
  • Middle School: Lumpkin - Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Nov 14, 2019
Sold by
Matthews Brian
Bought by
Overby Donna
Seller's Agent
Sammy Thieme
RE/MAX Around Atlanta Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lenny Goodwin
Walden & Co Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.52%
Total Days on Market
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.04%
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Interest Rate
3.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Wwjo Inc
Bought by
Matthews Brian and Matthews Alisha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2000
Bought by
Wwjo Inc

Map

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Warranty Deed $69,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $439,000 New Conventional
Closed $451,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $278,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $277,495 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $800,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $800,000 +68.4% $142 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Sold $475,000 -0.8% $84 / Sq Ft
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2019 08/24/19 Price Changed $479,000 -2.2% $85 / Sq Ft
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Price Changed $489,900 -1.6% $87 / Sq Ft
06/13/2019 06/13/19 Price Changed $498,000 -5.1% $88 / Sq Ft
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $525,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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 $5,984 $254,420 $40,000 $214,420
2023 $5,676 $241,306 $40,000 $201,306
2022 $5,577 $225,252 $30,000 $195,252
2021 $4,866 $190,083 $30,000 $160,083
2020 $4,909 $186,084 $30,000 $156,084
2019 $4,901 $186,084 $30,000 $156,084
2018 $4,670 $166,602 $30,000 $136,602
2017 $4,549 $157,243 $30,000 $127,243
2016 $686 $27,000 $27,000 $0
2015 -- $27,000 $27,000 $0
2014 -- $27,000 $27,000 $0
2013 -- $27,000 $27,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7537856

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 076-000-170-000