NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Orchard Dr Clarkesville, GA 30523

Estimated Value: $1,290,891 - $1,561,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,843 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2023

Last sale price $1,199,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,434/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Golf Course Community
  • Spa
  • Woodville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Theater
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of June 2023

4 BD, 5.5BA, 5843sqft, Custom Craftsman Home on 2.08 total acres composed of two lots with over 300' of lake frontage and sweeping mountain views in The Orchard Golf Community. Incredible finishes inside and out with 3 fireplaces, coffered and beamed ceilings, site-finished hardwoods, 8' doors, plantation shutters, and designer fixtures. Gourmet kitchen has massive island, quartz tops, and SubZero and Thermador appliances. 650 sqft owners' wing with tiled shower with frameless glass, soaking tub, dual vanity, and custom his and hers walk-in closets. Terrace level has 10' finished ceiling height with flex space for office or additional sleeping room with full bathroom, home theater, bar, living room, game room, home gym, storage and screened veranda with new hot tub! Plus, oversized 3-car garage and workshop, screened porch overlooking the lake, grilling deck, professional landscaping, raised bed gardens, and landscape lighting showcasing the home and highlighting majestic oak trees. Waters Lake is a beautiful 8.5 Acre Lake perfect for wildlife viewing, paddling and swimming! ~$350k in upgrades since purchased new in 2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meghann Brackett

BHHS Georgia Properties License #372427 Listed on: 05/24/2023

BHHS Georgia Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Blalock

Poss Realty License #3129

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,605

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 2.08 Acre Lot
  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $182 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Expansion Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Veranda

Schools

  • Woodville Elementary School
  • North Habersham Middle School
  • Habersham Central High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, private roads, reserve fund, security
  • The Orchard Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Guest Suites

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,605

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

2.08 Acres

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2020
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side, Craftsman, Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.08
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 5843
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1970
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3873
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 657
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3873
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Expandable, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Double Vanity, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool Bath
  • Feature Name: Orchard Lake
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
  • Other Equipment: Home Theater
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 300
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Garden, Veranda
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Hot Tub
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room, Other
  • Security Features: Gated Community
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Private, Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 2180
  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Gated, Golf, Guest Lodging, Lake, Pool, Tennis Court(s)

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Private Roads, Reserve Fund, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodville
  • High School: Habersham Central
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: North Habersham
  • Middle School Bus: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 3

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8605

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Finkhousen Doug
Bought by
Arencibia Joey and Arencibia Ann R
Seller's Agent
Meghann Brackett
BHHS Georgia Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jim Blalock
Poss Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,199,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.7%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,410,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Paramount Community Builders Llc
Bought by
Finkhousen Doug and Finkhousen Dyan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Mountain View Holdings Llc
Bought by
Paramount Community Builders Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Bought by
Mountain View Holdings Llc
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arencibia Joey $1,199,000 --
Finkhousen Doug $675,000 --
Paramount Community Builders Llc $100,000 --
Mountain View Holdings Llc $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Finkhousen Doug $510,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $1,199,000 -5.9% $205 / Sq Ft
06/03/2023 06/03/23 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Price Changed $1,274,000 -1.9% $218 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $11,882 $491,873 $14,000 $477,873
2024 $11,171 $430,384 $12,000 $418,384
2023 $9,254 $370,112 $12,000 $358,112
2022 $8,292 $317,992 $12,000 $305,992
2021 $6,852 $293,632 $12,000 $281,632
2020 $323 $12,000 $12,000 $0
2019 $323 $12,000 $12,000 $0
2018 $321 $12,000 $12,000 $0
2017 $403 $15,000 $12,000 $3,000
2016 $391 $37,500 $12,000 $3,000
2015 $695 $37,500 $12,000 $3,000
2014 $784 $74,660 $12,000 $17,864
2013 -- $29,864 $12,000 $17,864
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10162980

Georgia MLS

APN: 124-041B

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