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1538 E Lake Rd, McDonough, GA, 30252

5beds
4baths
4,788sqft
$699,900
$146price/sqft
$4,883/moest. monthly cost
$195,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

This is the one you're looking for - a rare opportunity to own a custom home in a terrific location! This Farmhouse/Craftsman home is one of the most gorgeous homes you will ever see. Featuring an in-ground salt water pool, veranda, and a large fenced back yard that can accommodate any outdoor activities you can think of. With the primary suite on the ground level, along with another bedroom, this home is ideal for almost any living situation. The kitchen features a massive island, with state of the art appliances. The home is smart - ready with ethernet running throughout the home. The primary suite features abundant space, terrific closet space, and immense bathroom. The location is ideal as well - near the zoned schools and all of the comforts of the suburbs, but with paradise close by. Upstairs, there are 3 additional bedrooms - one of which is nearly twice the size of the other two. There is no carpet anywhere in the home: there is gorgeous LPV that is top quality. Don't wait! Make your appointment to view this home today!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
8/10
7/10
Union Grove High SchoolGrades 9-122.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 2022

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Concrete

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Other

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • High Ceilings,Master On Main Level,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Other
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 4,788
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,788
  • Total interior livable area: 4,788 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Room,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Walk-in Pantry

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 13601028043

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: In Ground
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
  • Waterbody name: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.29 Acres
  • Features: Level,Private

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage
  • Has garage: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,539$42,468
Home Insurance *$360$4,320
Property Taxes $519$6,228
Electricity $465$5,582
Total$4,883$58,596
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$167,417/yr
40% on housing$146,490/yr
45% on housing$130,213/yr

Georgia FAIR Plan Programs

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Georgia Underwriting Association - Coastal

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.1%
9.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$146This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30252$164
Henry County$141

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30252$154
Henry County$148

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Price change$675,000
2026-06-25Listed for sale$699,900
2022-09-13Sold$549,900
2022-07-20Pending sale$549,900
2022-07-05Listed for sale$549,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentRob Opitz
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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