1285 Lake Forest Lane, McDonough, GA 30253 - Photo 1

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$313,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

Don't miss this prime opportunity to purchase a three-sides-brick ranch fixer-upper with solid bones at a great price in sought after Lakehaven in McDonough! This well-loved split-bedroom home needs updating and is ready for your personal touches! Enjoy swim and tennis in this established neighborhood that is situated in the high-performing East Lake/Union Grove school district! You will instantly appreciate the professionally landscaped exterior and curb appeal. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a powder room. Hardwood floor foyer entrance. Formal dining room. Great room with vaulted ceiling, natural gas brick fireplace and built-in bookcases. Kitchen with breakfast area. Laundry closet off kitchen (washer and dryer included!). Primary bedroom with tray ceiling. Vaulted ceiling primary bathroom with tile floor, double sink vanity, soaking tub, separate shower and large walk-in closet. Rear deck. Enjoy the convenience of shopping at the brand new Kroger Marketplace retail development. This neighborhood is located only a few short minutes from historic downtown McDonough and I-75!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1285 Lake Forest Ln

General

Sold For: $313,000
HOA FEE: $425
Taxes: $6,181 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 10561860
Added to Site: 198 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Great Room
Interior Features: Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Pull-Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Split Bedroom Plan, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Factory Built, Gas Starter, Factory-Built, Gas Starter
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main - Full Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry
Laundry: In Hall

Additional Information

Shared Pool: Yes
Tennis: Yes

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Side/Rear Entrance

Location

County: Henry
Driving Directions: I-75 South to Exit 222 (Jodeco Road). Take left onto Jodeco Road. Turn left onto Highway 42. Take right onto Campground Road. Take right into Lakehaven (Lakehaven Parkway). Turn right onto Lake Forest Lane. House will be on the right.

School Information

Elementary School: East Lake
Middle School: Union Grove
High School: Union Grove

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: Management Fee, Swimming, Tennis

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Public Sewer

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Brick 3 Side, Ranch, Traditional
Construction Status: Resale
Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: One
Living Area: 2,138 Sq. Ft.
Finished Total: 2,138 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,138 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1997

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Size Range: .5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Description: Level

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: Yes
Association Fee: $425
Tax Amount: $6,181.49
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Section: 4
Lot Number: 59/60
Block/Lot/Section: 4

Listing Courtesy of: Buddy Kelley Properties
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Schools

Schools serving 1285 Lake Forest Ln

School District:Henry County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
East Lake Elementary School 199 East Lake Road, McDonough, GA 30252	K-5	2.1 mi
Union Grove Middle School 210 East Lake Road, McDonough, GA 30252	6-8	2 mi
Union Grove High School 120 East Lake Road, McDonough, GA 30252	9-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1285 Lake Forest Ln

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/25/2025

Sold

$313,000

-1.88%

MLS

9/25/2025

Price Reduced

$319,000

-6.15%

MLS

8/27/2025

Price Reduced

$339,900

-5.56%

MLS

7/01/2025

Listed

$359,900

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MLS

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