$1,505 - $2,940 per month
Solis Gainesville
Studio - 3 Beds
1000 Rea Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,505 - $2,940 per month
Solis Gainesville
Studio - 3 Beds
1000 Rea Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,210 - $2,330 per month
Ava Oakwood
Studio - 3 Beds
6000 Ava Ave, Gainesville, GA 30504
$1,330 - $2,640 per month
The Everly
Studio - 3 Beds
1000 Everly Way, Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,286 - $2,411 per month
Mill at New Holland
Studio - 3 Beds
1000 New Holland Way NE, Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,050 - $1,425 per month
Cielo at Thompson
Studio - 2 Beds
1425 Brandon Place, Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,215 - $2,160 per month
The Crest at Oakwood
Studio - 3 Beds
900 Oakwood Community Cir, Oakwood, GA 30566
Lake Lanier shapes daily life in Gainesville, providing 692 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, and waterfront living. The Lake Lanier Olympic Park, which hosted the 1996 Olympic rowing events, continues to draw competitive athletes and recreational visitors. The Elachee Nature Science Center offers interactive exhibits and live animal encounters, while the Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville features themed spaces including Japanese and woodland gardens. The Gainesville Upper Water Trail presents 14 miles of paddling routes along the upper Chattahoochee River. Local dining ranges from upscale steaks at Luna's Restaurant to authentic Greek cuisine at Alpha Gyro Grill and traditional Southern fare at Tupelo Honey.
The housing market includes diverse options across eight main neighborhoods. Riverside South leads with a median single family home price of $629,800, followed by the Lake District at $525,000. More moderate options exist in West Side with a median single family price of $268,000 and Newtown at $274,900. The overall median sale price in Gainesville sits at $410,000, with townhomes at $355,400 and single family homes at $449,000. Condos start at a median of $160,000 for one bedroom units and $259,600 for two bedrooms.
Property taxes in Hall County maintain a 0.76% effective rate, lower than nearby Buford's Gwinnett County rate of 0.98%. Gainesville connects to Atlanta via Interstate 985 to I-85, with typical commute times around one hour. The city houses several top-rated private schools including Lakeview Academy and Genesis Academy, both rated A+ by Niche. Brenau University adds a collegiate presence to the community. Public transportation runs through Hall Area Transit's Gainesville Connection, though most residents rely on personal vehicles.