$250,000
SOLD DEC 1, 2017

242 Lake Vista Way Athens, GA 30607

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,183 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of September 2023

Beautiful well-maintained home with brand-new roof. This home offers a split bedroom floor plan, large living room with extra high ceilings, gas fireplace, and hardwood floors in the living areas. Off the living room is a formal dining room. The kitchen features granite counter tops and brand-new stainless appliances. Off the kitchen is a breakfast area with built-in bookshelves and a door that leads out to the brand-new covered deck and private fenced backyard with large stone patio area. The owner's suite features a double vanity, walk-in closet, and a door that leads to the covered deck. There are 2 additional bedrooms, a bonus room that is being used as a 4th bedroom, and a hall bath with walk-in jetted tub. Participation in the HOA is not mandatory, but suggested. The dues are $15/month and covers common area maintenance, lake, neighborhood social events and yearly dumpster day. Several dumpsters are made available for free disposal of any household item. The neighborhood has a pool available for members of the HOA. Call for an appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leah Leggett

Greater Athens Properties License #280991 Listed on: 10/25/2017

Greater Athens Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Leggett

Greater Athens Properties License #280991 Listed on: 10/25/2017

Greater Athens Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,859

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Whitehead Road Elementary School
  • Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
  • Clarke Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Community Details

  • Westgate Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054C1 B005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,859

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • GarageYN: Yes
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans,Security System
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Subdivision Name: Westgate Park
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.5
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Other, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 180.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Burney-Harris-Lyons

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Parcel Number: 054C1 B005
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2859.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Whitehead Road Elementary
  • HighSchool: Clarke Central

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
Hall Frederick E
Bought by
Striepe James
Seller's Agent
Leah Leggett
Greater Athens Properties
Buyer's Agent
Colby House
Greater Athens Properties
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-12.2%
Views
542
Current Estimated Value
$437,859

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2017
Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Granzow Janet Dee
Bought by
Hall Frederick E and Hall Linda
Seller's Agent
Leah Leggett
Greater Athens Properties
Buyer's Agent
Leah Leggett
Greater Athens Properties
List Price
$256,500
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$241,656
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
Apr 17, 2017
Sold by
Chitici Joyce
Bought by
Granzow Janet Dee
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2014
Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Brown Lonnie T
Bought by
Chitici Joyce
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2002
Sold by
Jim Casey Construction Llc
Bought by
Brown Lonnie T and Brown Kimberly R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2001
Sold by
Morningside Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Jim Casey Construction Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $360,000 --
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Warranty Deed $245,000 --
Warranty Deed $230,000 --
Deed $178,000 --
Deed $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $241,656 FHA
Previous Owner $10,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $157,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $13,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Sold $360,000 -12.2% $165 / Sq Ft
08/13/2023 08/13/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $410,000 +64.0% $188 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $250,000 -2.5% $115 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2017 10/25/17 For Sale $256,500 +4.7% $117 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Sold $245,000 -1.6% $112 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Sale $249,000 +8.3% $114 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Sold $230,000 -4.2% $101 / Sq Ft
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2014 02/27/14 For Sale $240,000 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

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 $4,001 $145,715 $14,000 $131,715
2023 $5,117 $163,735 $14,000 $149,735
2022 $3,070 $134,435 $14,000 $120,435
2021 $2,870 $107,644 $12,000 $95,644
2020 $2,787 $101,630 $12,000 $89,630
2019 $2,784 $99,771 $12,000 $87,771
2018 $2,744 $96,877 $12,000 $84,877
2017 $0 $86,596 $12,000 $74,596
2016 $2,304 $84,232 $12,000 $72,232
2015 $2,347 $87,380 $12,000 $75,380
2014 $2,160 $73,398 $12,000 $61,398
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Savannah Multi-List Corporation

MLS Number: CM959016

Savannah Multi-List Corporation

APN: 054C1-B-005