1231 Founders Lake Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
Listed by: katherine hirano
Office: classic team realty
MLS#:10525212
Source:METROMLS
Price summary
- Price:$825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$216.08
- Monthly HOA dues:$70.83
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:2002
- Listing ID #:10525212
- Updated:November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Living area:3,818 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric
- Heating:Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:2002
- Building area:3,818 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.69 Acres
Schools
- High school:North Oconee
- Middle school:Malcom Bridge
- Elementary school:Malcom Bridge
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$216.08
- Tax amount:$3,100 (2024)
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