NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5839 Lakeshore Dr Buford, GA 30518

Buford Area

Estimated Value: $436,207 - $695,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,029 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 21, 2025

Last sale price $475,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,991 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Ranch Style House
  • Great Room
  • Flowery Branch High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

Investor special on Lake Lanier! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch offers incredible potential with direct lake access and a private dock on a quiet cul-de-sac lot. It's ready for a full renovation to bring out its true value and make the most of its unbeatable location. Just minutes from shopping, dining, and top-rated schools in Buford, this property is perfect for investors looking for a lakefront project with exceptional upside potential. Opportunities like this on Lake Lanier don't come around often. Act fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Lerman

eXp Realty License #365412 Listed on: 11/06/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Hewell

Foundation Partners Realty LLC License #205275

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 15,682 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Great Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level

Schools

  • Friendship Elementary School
  • C W Davis Middle School
  • Flowery Branch High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,077

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .36
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Kitchen Level
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Lake

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Friendship
  • High School: Flowery Branch
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: C W Davis
  • Middle School Bus: Yes

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1077

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Lerman
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hewell
Foundation Partners Realty LLC
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
18.75%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$529,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,552
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,400
Interest Rate
0.0812%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$475,000 --
$300,000 --
$234,000 --
$185,000 --
$149,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $207,000
Previous Owner $175,000
Previous Owner $140,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $475,000 +18.8% $234 / Sq Ft
11/09/2025 11/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Sale $400,000 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,006 $251,288 $175,960 $75,328
2024 $1,077 $126,808 $52,680 $74,128
2023 $1,114 $120,968 $52,680 $68,288
2022 $1,009 $108,928 $52,680 $56,248
2021 $1,054 $108,128 $52,680 $55,448
2020 $1,050 $105,248 $52,680 $52,568
2019 $2,847 $101,768 $52,680 $49,088
2018 $2,579 $88,968 $44,640 $44,328
2017 $2,470 $86,008 $44,640 $41,368
2016 $2,412 $86,008 $44,640 $41,368
2015 $2,431 $86,008 $44,640 $41,368
2014 $2,431 $86,008 $44,640 $41,368
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Lerman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Laura Lerman

    eXp Realty

    (770) 833-8786

    86 Total Sales

    Laura Lerman
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  • Michelle Hewell

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Michelle Hewell

    Foundation Partners Realty LLC

    (404) 328-6034

    24 Total Sales

    Michelle Hewell
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10634142

Georgia MLS

APN: 07-00332-01-023

Georgia Hall County Buford 30518

5839 Lakeshore Dr, Buford, GA

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