NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2254 Karen Ln Gainesville, GA 30501

Estimated Value: $849,000 - $1,238,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,084 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2019

Last sale price $665,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,924/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Lake View
  • 105 Feet of Waterfront
  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2019

Beautifully unique lakefront home beaming w/ personality. You'll love the blooming landscape, firepit area & gentle, short path to sgl-slip party dock in drought proof, big water. Inside features open spaces, master suite on main, views from nearly every room & big chef's kitchen w/ sleek European styling. Host parties from the fabulous screened porch, large living and dining room w/ dbl-sided fireplace & sprawling terrace lvl. Entertain guests downstairs in billiards/rec room, big bar/kitchenette & family room while Lake Lanier shines in the background.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BEVERLY KNIGHT

Keller Williams Lanier Partners License #324127 Listed on: 03/28/2019

Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Co-Listed By

Donilyn Hodge

Coldwell Banker Realty License #371221

Last Buyer's Agent

JAVIER GRANDA

Fathom Realty GA, LLC License #321681

Fathom Realty GA, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • 105 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,084 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the lower level
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Computer Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights
  • Smart Home
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered dock with one slips
  • Boathouse
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Schools

  • Sardis Elementary School
  • Chestatee Middle School
  • Chestatee High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • White Sands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00109B000024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,493

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Second Kitchen, Tile Counters, Wine Rack
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Computer Room, Family Room, Sun Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 5084.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Skylights, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Waterfront Frontage: 105
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • View: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: White Sands

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5000
  • Lot: 19
  • Plat Book: 309
  • Plat Page: 109A
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 0 5
  • Parcel Number: 00109B000024
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6493.00
  • Tax Year: 2018

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Sardis
  • High School: Chestatee
  • Middle School: Chestatee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Obrien Timothy
Bought by
Benson Brian D and Benson Polly
Seller's Agent
BEVERLY KNIGHT
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Buyer's Agent
JAVIER GRANDA
Fathom Realty GA, LLC
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.48%
Current Estimated Value
$1,015,341

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$350,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$458,788
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$556,553

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2006
Sold by
Fremont Investment & Loan
Bought by
Obrien Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2006
Sold by
Borson Barbara Ann
Bought by
Fremont Investment & Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
Borson Alan R
Bought by
Borson Barbara Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2002
Sold by
Borson Barbara A
Bought by
Borson Alan R and Borson Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1993
Sold by
Durso John S and Durso Ann
Bought by
Borson Alan R and Borson Babara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benson Brian D $665,000 --
Obrien Timothy $559,000 --
Fremont Investment & Loan $605,000 --
Borson Barbara Ann -- --
Borson Alan R -- --
Borson Alan R $67,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Benson Brian D $532,000
Previous Owner Obrien Timothy $490,000
Previous Owner Borson Alan R $53,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $131 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $675,000 -- $133 / 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
2025 $7,073 $318,240 $102,000 $216,240
2024 $7,790 $314,640 $101,080 $213,560
2023 $7,608 $294,800 $101,080 $193,720
2022 $7,099 $273,080 $101,080 $172,000
2021 $7,295 $275,440 $101,080 $174,360
2020 $7,094 $260,040 $101,080 $158,960
2019 $6,682 $263,320 $101,080 $162,240
2018 $6,493 $248,800 $92,720 $156,080
2017 $6,716 $240,440 $92,720 $147,720
2016 $6,552 $240,440 $92,720 $147,720
2015 $4,340 $240,440 $92,720 $147,720
2014 $4,340 $261,160 $137,720 $123,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BEVERLY KNIGHT

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    BEVERLY KNIGHT

    Keller Williams Lanier Partners

    (678) 860-0990

    84 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    BEVERLY KNIGHT
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  • Donilyn Hodge

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Donilyn Hodge

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (404) 271-4479

    18 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Donilyn Hodge
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  • JAVIER GRANDA

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    JAVIER GRANDA

    Fathom Realty GA, LLC

    (678) 542-4560

    12 Total Sales

    JAVIER GRANDA
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6526563

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 00-0109B-00-024

Georgia Hall County Gainesville 30501

2254 Karen Ln, Gainesville, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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