Move in Ready September 2025! The Benson II plan in the Varnell Preserve community by Smith Douglas Homes. Located less than 30 miles from Chattanooga and only 20 minutes from the Chattanooga Airport! Thoughtfully designed spacious 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Home features a spacious eat-in kitchen with a central island, granite counters, upgraded cabinetry and beautiful stainless appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a bright and open family room with a stylish linear fireplace. Vinyl flooring throughout the main level provides a seamless transition from room to room. The second story is where you will find the Owner's suite with a walk-in closet and spa like bath with a garden tub, separate shower and dual vanity. Both stories feature Smith Douglas Homes signature 9ft ceiling heights. Seller incentives with use of preferred lender. Photos representative of plan not of actual home.
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$302,470
197 Orion Dr, Dalton, GA 30720
3beds
1,813sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
8,973.36 Square Feet Lot
$301,500 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$30/mo HOA
What's special
Stylish linear fireplaceCentral islandBeautiful stainless appliancesSeparate showerGranite countersUpgraded cabinetryDual vanity
Call: (762) 226-8409
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listed by:
Suzette McLellan 770-213-8068,
SDC Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10570512

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Loft
Dining room
- Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Split Bedroom Plan
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,813
- Total interior livable area: 1,813 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,813
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 8,973.36 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0.0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New Construction
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Builder name: Smith Douglas Homes
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Varnell Preserve
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Management Fee
- HOA fee: $360 annually
Location
- Region: Dalton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
About the community
Discover Varnell Preserve in a picturesque setting in popular Varnell, with charming streetscapes of thoughtfully designed ranch and two-story homes. Each will showcase open-concept layouts and today's most coveted finishes. With easy access to I-75, Varnell has a great location less than 30 miles from Chattanooga and 20 minutes from the airport. Homeowners are just eight miles from Dalton, where they can enjoy a vibrant downtown district filled with eateries, pubs, distilleries, and local shops. Top-rated schools and nearby parks add to the benefits of this community.
3.99% (4.323% APR) 5/1 ARM + $0 Closing Costs for a Limited Time on Select Homes*
For a limited time, you can secure a 3.99% (4.323% APR) 5/1 ARM with $0 closing costs on select Smith Douglas Homes for Quick Move-In. This 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage remains fixed at 3.99% (4.323% APR) for the first FIVE years of your loan. YearSource: Smith Douglas Homes