$590,000
SOLD MAR 3, 2025

542 S Century Dr Martin, GA 30557

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Spa
  • Lake View

About This Home

As of March 2025

ESCAPE to the LAKE! The perfect WEEKEND GETAWAY and PROVEN vacation rental on THREE lots at Lake Hartwell! Discover this incredible lakefront property located in a PEACEFUL and SERENE cove, offering the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. RELAX on the stunning flagstone patio in the hot tub or around the firepit while you IMMERSE yourself in that amazing lake view. WANDER down the concrete path to your covered slip dock, DELIGHT in the protected cove and easy access to the water. A well-appointed and OPEN floor plan awaits-great for HOSTING family & friends. ENJOY the lake lifestyle and INDULGE yourself as you RELAX around one of the two COZY fireplaces. The sun porch INVITES you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors year-round. PERFECT for sipping morning coffee, reading, or just soaking in the lake views. Store all your outdoor gear, lake toys, golf cart, vehicles, and even a boat in the spacious garage, while the EXPANSIVE driveway offers plenty of parking for guests and family. With the right offer this home can remain fully furnished, and it has a history of successful short-term rentals. NESTLED in a quiet neighborhood, this SPACIOUS home boasts everything you need for comfortable lakeside living, all while being just a short drive from the many local amenities offered in Toccoa, Hartwell, Clemson, and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a TRANQUIL weekend getaway, vacation rental, or a year-round residence, this property has it ALL. SCHEDULE your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Vanhemert

Living Down South Realty License #397015 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Channel Goodwin

Parker Quigley Properties LLC License #436036

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,881

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Army Corps Of Engineers Controlled
  • Boathouse
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Covered Dock
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Stephens County Middle School
  • Stephens County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shady Shores Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,881

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage, Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .72
  • Other Sturctures: Boat House, Covered Dock, Garage(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Dock Slips: 1
  • Total Finished Area2: 1904
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 952
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 952
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 952
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Feature Name: Hartwell
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • Flooring: Other, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
  • Price Per Square Foot: 309.873

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 150
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Dock, Garden
  • Lot Features: Other, Private, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Hot Tub
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Corps of Engineers Control, Floating Dock, Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Stephens County
  • Middle School: Stephens County
  • Elementary School: Other
  • Middle School: Stephens County
  • High School: Stephens County

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2880.81

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 3, 2025
Sold by
Mckinnon Craig James
Bought by
Davis Benson Herbert and Kelly Jo Ann
Seller's Agent
Michelle Vanhemert
Living Down South Realty
Buyer's Agent
Channel Goodwin
Parker Quigley Properties LLC
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.84%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$594,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2022
Closed on
Apr 15, 2022
Sold by
Mckinnon Craig James
Bought by
Mckinnon Craig James and Mckinnon Jill Theresa
Seller's Agent
Spot On The Lake
Lake Hartwell Partners, LLC (23240)
Buyer's Agent
AGENT NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2016
Closed on
Jan 31, 2018
Sold by
Pfund Deidre R
Bought by
Nohr Elizabeth Ruth and Nohr Chrouser Donna
Seller's Agent
Debbie Henderson
BuyHartwellLake, LLC (18006)
Buyer's Agent
AGENT NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-30.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2007
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Pfund Deidre R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,841
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1995
Bought by
<Buyer Info Not Present>
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $590,000 --
Limited Warranty Deed $425,000 --
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $102,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $382,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $73,841 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $590,000 -0.8% $310 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $595,000 +40.0% $313 / Sq Ft
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Sold $425,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
03/14/2022 03/14/22 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2022 03/04/22 For Sale $425,000 +107.3% $226 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $205,000 -30.5% $108 / Sq Ft
12/27/2017 12/27/17 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2016 03/22/16 For Sale $295,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $3,160 $103,763 $33,800 $69,963
2023 $2,701 $90,726 $33,800 $56,926
2022 $1,577 $87,876 $33,800 $54,076
2021 $897 $63,579 $33,800 $29,779
2020 $902 $63,460 $33,800 $29,660
2019 $906 $63,460 $33,800 $29,660
2018 $2,012 $63,460 $33,800 $29,660
2017 $2,044 $63,460 $33,800 $29,660
2016 $2,012 $63,460 $33,800 $29,660
2015 $2,109 $63,498 $33,800 $29,698
2014 $2,163 $64,062 $33,800 $30,262
2013 -- $64,880 $34,880 $30,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10448358

Georgia MLS

APN: 071F-096