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$860,000

For Sale - Active
1231 Founders Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606
5 Beds
0 Baths
3,818 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2002
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 12 hours ago
Updated: Jun 12, 2025 at 03:05AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,522
Cap Rate
2.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2002
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome home to Founders Grove. This exceptional executive residence is now on the market and ready for new owners. One of Athens most prestigious neighborhoods with an Athens address in Oconee County with award winning schools. You walk in to a dramatic two story foyer and beautiful crown molding throughout the home. Bathed in natural lighting and a very spacious layout. Plantation shutters on the main with an abundance of windows in the back for natural lighting. Great room with soaring ceilings and all hardwoods on the main. Office space for those who like to work from home. Bedroom on the main with full bath with tiled shower. Master suite with lavish master bath and not one but 2 large master custom closets. Over $30k of upgrades the last few years from the new quartz countertops to new lighting in the dining room, breakfast room and master bath. Not to mention the new front door to allow more light into the foyer. All 22 canned lights are new LED recessed lights with 5 settings from warm to cool white. Both master closets have custom California Closets as well as the pantry. One room in the basement is finished in addition the workshop, mechanical room and the garage have new polyspartic/epoxy floors. The workout room has tile floors. There are 2 mini split 3 ton ac units in the basement which can be used to cool the basement. They are like new. Also an extra service panel has been installed if you decide to finish the basement. Only one room is completed in the basement. Step outside to the newly stained oversized deck to a yard full of flowering plants, an herb garden, fig tree and muscadines. Not to mention the established asparagus bed. You can enjoy fresh asparagus daily in the spring and share. Yard was re sodded with zoysia for easy care on back and the side. A backyard paradise with azaleas, camillas, roses, jasmine, dahlias, and more perrenials for easy care. The neighborhood has a pool, lake, common areas with tennis and pickleball courts. Small clubhouse for get togethers or birthday parties. Located just minutes from Epps Bridge shopping, UGA, in-town Athens, and Watkinsville, this home is truly one not to be missed.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Garage, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Details: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 0.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Material: Composition

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $800/annually

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: B04H045A
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2002

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,100

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric

Location

  • County: Oconee

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,522
Cap Rate
2.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$860,000
Amount financed:
-$688,000
Down payment:
$172,000
Closing costs:
$25,800
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$197,800
Square feet:
3,818
Cost per square foot:
$225
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.84

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$688,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$4,405
Property tax:
$258
Insurance:
$224
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,887

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,200 $38,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$192 -$2,304
Operating income:
$3,008 $36,096

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$258-$3,100
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$224-$2,688
Property management: (8%)
8%-$256-$3,072
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
HOA fees: (2%)
2%-$67-$804
Total operating expenses: (35%)
35%-$1,125-$13,504

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,883 $22,596
Mortgage payments:
-$4,405 -$52,860
Cash flow:
$2,522 $30,264