Lakefront Property! Located on 258 acre Queen City Lake, you'll enjoy fishing and picnicking in your own back yard and water view for summer and the winter mountain scenery is so calming you will be glad to be HOME. Located just 30 minutes from downtown it's an easy drive up 27, you'll love the country feel and city convenience. All on one level. The formal living room with built in cabinetry , a comfortable den with a mountain stone fireplace that has gas logs, can be converted back to a wood-burning fireplace. The well lit den has a nice built in bookshelves plus there is a built-in desk conveniently located. Brazilian Redwood flooring throughout the den, formal living room and formal dining room . The kitchen is centrally located and well thought out, including travertine tile in the tchen, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, deep under mounted sinks, dishwasher, beverage cooler, stainless appliances and a big picture window to view the scenery. There's a breakfast room, laundry room, and a fully tiled bath great for showering off after playing outside. The master bedroom has a remodeled bath, and a dual sink vanity, there are two larger than average additional bedrooms, Plus a bonus room with a half bath over the attached two-car garage. There is about 500 feet of water frontage with your own private access and a huge 50 X 53 utility shed to house outdoor equipment, boats or your RV. Come have a look at this rare waterfront property today and prepare to fall in love!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6.47 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Durham• Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty - Ga
Bought with Brenda Harden• RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source:GCAR #1179907
Redfin Estimate
$666,355
$291K since sold in April 2021$19K since August
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This home's estimate is 102.8% higher than the average sale price ($329K) of 6 comparable homes.
Lakefront Property! Located on 258 acre Queen City Lake, you'll enjoy fishing and picnicking in your own back yard and water view for summer and the winter mountain scenery is so calming you will be glad to be HOME. Located just 30 minutes from downtown it's an easy drive up 27, you'll love the country feel and city convenience. All on one level. The formal living room with built in cabinetry , a comfortable den with a mountain stone fireplace that has gas logs, can be converted back to a wood-burning fireplace. The well lit den has a nice built in bookshelves plus there is a built-in desk conveniently located. Brazilian Redwood flooring throughout the den, formal living room and formal dining room . The kitchen is centrally located and well thought out, including travertine tile in the tchen, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, deep under mounted sinks, dishwasher, beverage cooler, stainless appliances and a big picture window to view the scenery. There's a breakfast room, laundry room, and a fully tiled bath great for showering off after playing outside. The master bedroom has a remodeled bath, and a dual sink vanity, there are two larger than average additional bedrooms, Plus a bonus room with a half bath over the attached two-car garage. There is about 500 feet of water frontage with your own private access and a huge 50 X 53 utility shed to house outdoor equipment, boats or your RV. Come have a look at this rare waterfront property today and prepare to fall in love!
Public Records
May 29, 2009
Sold
$288,600
$110/sq ft
RCAOR #1116147
Sep 15, 2008
Listed
$299,900
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,887 (−0.9%)
$67,760 + $134,496
$202,256
2024
$3,924 (+10.7%)
$67,760 + $134,496
$202,256
2023
$3,546 (−1.0%)
$50,820 + $126,261
$177,081
2022
$3,582 (+14.0%)
$50,820 + $122,557
$173,377
2021
$3,143 (+8.6%)
$38,820 + $104,635
$143,455
2020
$2,895 (−1.8%)
$39,600 + $59,530
$99,130
2019
$2,948 (−3.1%)
$39,600 + $59,530
$99,130
2018
$3,041 (−0.4%)
$39,600 + $52,673
$92,273
2017
$3,054 (+27.3%)
$40,020 + $52,673
$92,693
2016
$2,398 (−11.4%)
$40,020 + $52,673
$92,693
2015
$2,706 (+5.7%)
$45,600 + $53,330
$98,930
2014
$2,560
$45,600 + $53,330
$98,930
Tax history for 840 McCarter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,887 (−0.9%)
$67,760 + $134,496
$202,256
2024
$3,924 (+10.7%)
$67,760 + $134,496
$202,256
2023
$3,546 (−1.0%)
$50,820 + $126,261
$177,081
2022
$3,582 (+14.0%)
$50,820 + $122,557
$173,377
2021
$3,143 (+8.6%)
$38,820 + $104,635
$143,455
2020
$2,895 (−1.8%)
$39,600 + $59,530
$99,130
2019
$2,948 (−3.1%)
$39,600 + $59,530
$99,130
2018
$3,041 (−0.4%)
$39,600 + $52,673
$92,273
2017
$3,054 (+27.3%)
$40,020 + $52,673
$92,693
2016
$2,398 (−11.4%)
$40,020 + $52,673
$92,693
2015
$2,706 (+5.7%)
$45,600 + $53,330
$98,930
2014
$2,560
$45,600 + $53,330
$98,930
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,631
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,487
Building Sq. Ft: 2,631
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PTLL 277 8/4
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,094
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 281,833
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 6.47
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: RES-LOT WITH IMPRV
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: UNINC/NOFIRE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,631
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Walker County
APN: 0323 032
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
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Schools
North Lafayette Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Lafayette Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Lafayette High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$634,000 – $767,000
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