NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Highlands Ln Augusta, GA 30907

Estimated Value: $435,758 - $465,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2025

Last sale price $439,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,772 / mo

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Stevens Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of May 2025

GREAT LOCATION, Award-Winning Schools, and a Beautiful Salt Water POOL! Welcome to this Watervale gem, nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac! As you step inside, you'll be greeted by 9-foot ceilings with crown molding and hardwood floors that enhance the home's spacious feel. The front room offers versatile space, perfect for a home office or cozy conversation area, ideal for entertaining family and friends.The family room, complete with a fireplace and built-ins, opens to a sunroom and back deck, providing a perfect view of the expansive, flat backyard and beautiful pool. The modern kitchen, the heart of the home, boasts stainless steel appliances, an island, wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a side serving area, a small desk nook, and a breakfast room with a lovely backyard view. An adjacent large laundry room adds convenience to your daily routine. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms. The primary suite, with new carpet, includes a walk-in closet and an adjacent flex space that could serve as an office, exercise room, or nursery. The en-suite bathroom features a soaking tub, shower, and double vanities. The three additional spacious bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Situated on a generously sized lot, the luscious backyard provides ample space for outdoor activities and gardening. The true gem of this property is the in-ground salt water pool, offering tranquility and a peaceful backdrop for your private oasis. A double car attached garage adds storage, convenience, and functionality. This home is located in the highly desirable Highlands of Watervale with an OPTIONAL HOA membership, zoned for top-rated, award-winning Columbia County schools. The community offers a well-maintained swimming pool, perfect for relaxation and socializing. Conveniently located near I-20, downtown Augusta, Augusta University, the medical district, and Fort Eisenhower, this home offers ideal accessibility. Enjoy the nearby Savannah River, parks, and Evans Town Center. Walking distance to Publix, diverse dining options, and shopping enhance the ease of living in this remarkable community. Move-in ready with sparkling clean interiors and new carpet!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Salisbury

Blanchard & Calhoun - Evans License #361382 Listed on: 01/18/2025

Blanchard & Calhoun - Evans

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Daniels

Real Broker, LLC License #424709

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 21,867 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,866 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Stevens Creek Elementary School
  • Stallings Island Middle School
  • Lakeside High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • The Highlands @ Watervale Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Original List Price: 459900.00
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2866.00
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • List Price Per Sqft: 160.47
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Built-in Features
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 12
  • Room Types: Dining Area, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry, Sunroom
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Multi Units
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Provider: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Street Lights
  • Has H O A?: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stevens Creek
  • High School: Lakeside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Stallings Island

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21867.00
  • Purchase Contract Date: 2025-04-07

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$449,440

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,127
Outstanding Balance
$250,422
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$199,018

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$285,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $291,127
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Off Market $459,900 -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $439,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $439,000 -12.2% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2025 01/18/25 For Sale $500,000 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 For Sale $500,000 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Rented $2,295 -4.2% --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Rent $2,395 -- --
Source: Hive MLS

Tax History

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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 $4,187 $173,153 $26,804 $146,349
2024 $3,930 $154,970 $27,504 $127,466
2023 $3,930 $163,366 $27,504 $135,862
2022 $3,802 $144,112 $23,004 $121,108
2021 $3,310 $119,616 $20,904 $98,712
2020 $3,176 $112,293 $21,204 $91,089
2019 $3,155 $111,560 $18,404 $93,156
2018 $3,039 $107,007 $17,104 $89,903
2017 $2,957 $103,708 $16,604 $87,104
2016 $2,850 $103,587 $16,780 $86,807
2015 $2,744 $99,437 $16,980 $82,457
2014 $2,776 $99,378 $15,980 $83,398
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hive MLS

MLS Number: 98195416

Hive MLS

APN: 082I183

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