$490,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

3843 Lake Dr SE Smyrna, GA 30082

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,888 Sq Ft
9,514 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 2-Story Property
  • King Springs Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome home to this beautifully renovated ranch in Smyrna's highly sought-after Green Forest neighborhood! Situated on a lush, quiet corner lot, this property is only 8 minutes from Smyrna Market Village and convenient to local restaurants, shops, grocery and major highways! Step inside to find gleaming hardwoods and luxury vinyl flooring throughout an inviting open-concept layout. The kitchen is a true showstopper with 100% wood soft-close cabinets, Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a 30” farmhouse sink—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The hall bathroom has been newly renovated from top to bottom. The primary suite offers generous space, two closets, and a great renovated ensuite bathroom. Move right in and enjoy the true peace of mind with a NEW roof, NEW HVAC system, and a newly enclosed carport, now a true 2-car garage. Some favorite features that truly make this house feel like "home" include the charming, decorative brick fireplace, wooden mantle, and oversized bay window. Relax or entertain on the huge, covered front porch overlooking the sprawling, flat front yard! Don't miss the full, partially finished basement - an amazing opportunity to add more value while also making it your own or keep as is for extra storage, exercise area or workshop. Be sure to watch the virtual tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julia Sykes

Dorsey Alston Realtors License #371247 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Dorsey Alston Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Lee Ann Sherry

Real Broker, LLC. License #164971

Real Broker, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 9,514 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82 x 116
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Composition Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • King Springs Elementary School
  • Griffin Middle School
  • Campbell High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Green Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17040900700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,308

Year Built

Built in 1967

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: 1967
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1254.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 644.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Other, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 1888.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 634.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: Green Forest

Schools

  • Elementary School: King Springs
  • Middle School: Griffin
  • High School: Campbell

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2184
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 82 x 116
  • Parcel Number: 17040900700
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3308.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-0409-0-070-0
  • Close Date: 2025-07-11
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: King Springs
  • High School: Campbell
  • Middle School: Griffin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Straub Christine and Straub Troy
Bought by
Edwards-Pittman Emilie and Pittman Mark
Seller's Agent
Julia Sykes
Dorsey Alston Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Lee Ann Sherry
Real Broker, LLC.
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.85%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.70%
Original Mortgage
$465,500
Outstanding Balance
$464,712
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$26,107

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Straub Troy
Bought by
Straub Troy and Straub Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,900
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2017
Closed on
Mar 31, 2017
Sold by
Ongtingco James D
Bought by
Straub Troy
Seller's Agent
David B Arnold
RE/MAX Around Atlanta
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Odom
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List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%
Original Mortgage
$191,920
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2005
Sold by
Jenkins Virginia B
Bought by
Ongtingco James D and Ongtingco Elayne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Special Warranty Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $239,900 --
Deed $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,500 VA
Closed $465,500 VA
Previous Owner $188,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $490,000 -1.8% $260 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $499,000 -3.1% $264 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $515,000 +114.7% $273 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold $239,900 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Price Changed $239,900 -2.1% $173 / Sq Ft
02/16/2017 02/16/17 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $177 / Sq Ft
01/19/2017 01/19/17 For Sale $249,900 -- $181 / 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
2024 $3,308 $154,628 $50,000 $104,628
2023 $2,333 $128,660 $40,000 $88,660
2022 $2,796 $126,032 $30,800 $95,232
2021 $2,455 $107,216 $30,800 $76,416
2020 $2,421 $105,420 $30,800 $74,620
2019 $2,421 $105,420 $30,800 $74,620
2018 $1,962 $81,320 $30,800 $50,520
2017 $1,696 $81,320 $30,800 $50,520
2016 $1,430 $67,268 $30,800 $36,468
2015 $1,258 $57,500 $23,200 $34,300
2014 $1,271 $57,532 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7580449

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 17-0409-0-070-0