$799,000
PENDING

1286 Whisper Cove Dr Buford, GA 30518

Estimated payment $5,184/month

Total Views 8,177
6 Beds
4 Baths
6,166 Sq Ft
$130 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • White Oak Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

Welcome to your dream home in Waterside at Lanier Springs located within a 2-minute drive of Lake Lanier. This stunning custom six-bedroom, four-bath residence has everything you could want and more.

As you approach, you’ll be invited by a charming front porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening chats. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the open floor plan with an abundance of space with natural light. For those who work from home or need a quiet space, there’s a lovely office with French doors, and a beautiful formal dining room, perfect for gatherings. The entertainer’s dream kitchen features a spacious oversized island, a gas stove, and top-of-the-line built-in double ovens and microwave. You’ll love the stylish walk-in pantry with custom shelving and the gorgeous designer select granite countertops.

The heart of the home also features a cozy breakfast table area perfect for casual meals. It truly is a seamless flow into the family room, which boasts an exquisite stacked stone fireplace for those cozy evenings at home. The stunning built-in bookshelves and coffered ceilings make this an ideal spot for all to enjoy. Also on the main level, there is a private guest bedroom with a walk-in closet and an adjoining full bath, ideal for visitors or family. Behind the kitchen, is a convenient mudroom with built-in cabinets and a desk area for extra storage and your organizational needs.

Relax and unwind in the screened-in porch or on the back deck, overlooking a rare lot with Army Corps of Engineers property for added privacy. This addition is ideal for family hangouts, watch your favorite sporting events, movie nights, or use as a serene area to read your favorite book. The outdoor space also includes a great flat backyard.

Upstairs, there are 5 sizable bedrooms - three with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and two more bedrooms connected by a shared Jack and Jill bath. A versatile bonus room can serve as a sixth bedroom, playroom, or media room! Step into your beautiful expansive owner’s suite that extends with natural light and stunning tray ceilings. Indulge in the luxurious primary bath featuring an enormous walk-in designer select shower, a luxurious whirlpool tub, dual vanities with granite countertops, and a large and accomodating spacious walk-in closet.

Don’t forget the unfinished full daylight basement, perfect for storage or your whatever your future dreams and plans may be! This home is packed with features—from plantation shutters and extensive trim to an irrigation system and a whole-house water softener and purification system. The neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse, tennis court, playground, and a pool, with Gary Pirkle Park within walking distance. You’re also just minutes from Lake Lanier for boating and hiking, not to mention the vibrant downtown Sugar Hill and shopping at the Mall of Georgia. Don’t miss out on this immaculate beauty—your new home awaits

Listing Agent

HEIDI DEROSA

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate License #428078 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Melanie Snare

Ansley Real Estate| Christie's International Real Estate License #419913

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,372

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $73 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Bookcases
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the upper level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • White Oak - Gwinnett Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lanier High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / D
  • Assessor Parcel Number R7363 012

Community Details

Overview

  • $500 Initiation Fee
  • Homeside Properties Association, Phone Number (678) 248-8829
  • Secondary HOA Phone (678) 297-9566
  • Waterside At Lanier Springs Subdivision
  • Rental Restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,372

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$73 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Pending
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4296.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1870.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Sound System, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Media Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
  • Square Footage: 6166.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: None

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Swim, Tennis
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: Yes
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 875
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 678-248-8829
  • Management Phone: 678-297-9566
  • Subdivision Complex: Waterside at Lanier Springs

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Homeside Properties

Schools

  • Elementary School: White Oak - Gwinnett
  • Middle School: Lanier
  • High School: Lanier

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot: 8
  • Land/Lot: 363
  • Plat Book: 114
  • Plat Page: 101
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Borders US/State Park, Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: R7363 012
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 500

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8372.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R7363-012
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: White Oak - Gwinnett
  • High School: Lanier
  • Middle School: Lanier

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $8,372 $226,000 $34,000 $192,000
2022 $7,734 $226,000 $34,000 $192,000
2021 $6,815 $196,880 $30,000 $166,880
2020 $6,861 $196,880 $30,000 $166,880
2019 $6,003 $167,600 $30,000 $137,600
2018 $6,223 $167,600 $30,000 $137,600
2016 $5,845 $162,240 $30,000 $132,240
2015 $5,037 $137,560 $20,000 $117,560
2014 $5,065 $137,560 $20,000 $117,560
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $799,000 +41.4% $130 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $565,000 +0.9% $133 / Sq Ft
05/31/2021 05/31/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $560,000 +33.7% $132 / Sq Ft
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Sold $419,000 -1.4% $99 / Sq Ft
01/27/2017 01/27/17 For Sale $425,000 +1.4% $100 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Off Market $419,000 -- --
01/21/2017 01/21/17 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2017 01/13/17 For Sale $425,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $565,000 --
Warranty Deed $419,000 --
Deed $425,000 --
Deed $504,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $319,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7562792

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 7-363-012