$750,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

71 Timpson Cove Rd Clayton, GA 30525

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,850 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$263 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Rabun County High School Rated 9+
  • Access To Lake
  • River View

About This Home

As of March 2025

HIGHLY DESIRED LAKE BURTON LIVING! Situated on Timpson Creek with private dock for easy access to Lake Burton. Fee Simple land ownership and zoned Vacation Cottage allowing the property to be used as a short term rental. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Timpson Creek from your screened in porch with a cup of morning coffee. Welcoming family room with beautiful pine hardwood floors, tongue and groove walls, views of the river, and stunning wood burning fireplace perfect for those cooler nights. Super functional kitchen with dining area, wall oven, custom tile backsplash, and abundance of cabinetry for storage. Relaxing owner's suite on main level with en-suite bathroom and private access to screened porch. Gentle walk to the dock just off the back porch to enjoy those summer days playing in the river and lake. Separate fire pit area perfect for those late night conversations by the water. Three ample-sized bedrooms upstairs affording plenty of space for entertaining family and overnight guests. Separate bonus room currently used as a game room could be converted into a bunk room for additional guests. Incredible location only minutes to Downtown Clayton for all your dining, shopping, and entertainment needs. This special property is a true must see! Contact our team today for your private tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zachary Garvey

Keller Williams Lanier Partners License #333934 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Kyle

Harry Norman REALTORS License #243982

Harry Norman REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,294

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • River Front
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • River
  • Lake

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Army Corps Of Engineers Controlled
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Rabun County Primary/Elementar Elementary School
  • Rabun County Middle School
  • Rabun County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Burton Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,294

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .41
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Dock Slips: 1
  • Total Finished Area2: 2850
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2850
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2850
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Feature Name: Timpson Creek / Lake Burton
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning Stove
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine
  • Price Per Square Foot: 263.157

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 200
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Dock
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, River
  • Waterfront Features: Corps of Engineers Control, Creek, Lake, Lake Access

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • High School: Rabun County
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
  • Middle School: Rabun County
  • High School: Rabun County

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: P48
  • Deed Page: 554
  • Plat Book: 61
  • Plat Page: 248

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4293.74

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Cowhig Robert K
Bought by
Kotzan Michael
Seller's Agent
Jon Barnwell
REMAX Town & Country - Hiawassee
Buyer's Agent
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE
List Price
$710,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Total Days on Market
0

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2013
Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Cowhig Robert K and Cowhig Jennifer Hill
Seller's Agent
Kelly Ausburn
Century 21 Community Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jon Barnwell
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$359,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
Original Mortgage
$269,925
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2011
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Bought by
Jarrett Larry W and Jarrett Patricia M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1973
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 $710,000 --
Warranty Deed $710,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $305,600 --
Deed $305,600 --
Deed $305,600 --
Deed $305,600 --
Warranty Deed $175,000 --
Warranty Deed $175,000 --
Warranty Deed $89,000 --
Warranty Deed $89,000 --
Warranty Deed $77,500 --
Warranty Deed $77,500 --
Warranty Deed $14,500 --
Warranty Deed $14,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $637,500 New Conventional
Closed $548,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $269,925 New Conventional
Previous Owner $401,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $750,000 -16.6% $263 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $899,000 +26.6% $315 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $710,000 0.0% $329 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $710,000 +97.3% $329 / Sq Ft
03/12/2013 03/12/13 Sold $359,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $359,900 -- $131 / 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 $4,908 $305,801 $140,000 $165,801
2023 $4,457 $243,492 $94,000 $149,492
2022 $4,367 $238,582 $94,000 $144,582
2021 $2,433 $129,732 $40,000 $89,732
2020 $2,476 $127,657 $40,000 $87,657
2019 $2,494 $127,657 $40,000 $87,657
2018 $2,503 $127,657 $40,000 $87,657
2017 $2,400 $127,657 $40,000 $87,657
2016 $2,407 $127,657 $40,000 $87,657
2015 $2,513 $130,496 $40,000 $90,496
2014 $2,526 $130,496 $40,000 $90,496
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10439034

Georgia MLS

APN: LB16A-042