5085 Balus Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504
What's special
Discover the ultimate family retreat in this serene, 113 feet of lakefront sanctuary. Nestled on a quiet, private cul-de-sac, this home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern living, providing a grounding escape from the everyday hustle. This home is turn-key and meticulously updated, boasting over $135,750 in recent ...
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Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Premier Realty Group 404-384-2818,
Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners,
Lynzi Kiser 404-384-2818,
Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry, Office, Sun Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,218
- Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 918
- Finished area below ground: 300
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Kitchen Level
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 113
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 08055 003038
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 3 Side,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Lanier
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,843
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000+423.4%$460/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300+76.9%$2/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Hill Wood Realty, LLC. #8767998 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,300+2%$1/sqft |
Source: Hill Wood Realty, LLC. #8767998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2017 | Listing removed | $1,275$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2017 | Price change | $1,275-1.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners #8253965 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2017 | Price change | $1,290-4.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/5/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350+17.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2013 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Dominion Enterprises #5211539 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Dominion Enterprises #5211539 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2013 | Sold | $107,000-10.8%$88/sqft |
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| 4/17/2013 | Pending sale | $119,900$98/sqft |
Source: Community Partners LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Community Partners #5114777 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2013 | Price change | $119,900-14.4%$98/sqft |
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| 1/30/2013 | Price change | $140,000+16.7%$115/sqft |
Source: Prudential Georgia Realty-Gainesville #5051745 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2013 | Price change | $119,999-14.3%$99/sqft |
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| 1/15/2013 | Price change | $140,000-12.5%$115/sqft |
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| 8/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $160,000$131/sqft |
Source: Jack Waldrip Real Estate #03269260 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,843 +2.2% | $116,280 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $2,781 -9.2% | $113,640 -6.2% |
| 2023 | $3,063 +38.1% | $121,120 +45.4% |
| 2022 | $2,218 +1.8% | $83,320 +8% |
| 2021 | $2,180 +3.2% | $77,160 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $2,112 +7.8% | $74,800 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $1,959 +17.3% | $66,920 +16.8% |
| 2018 | $1,670 -1% | $57,280 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $1,687 +10.1% | $53,680 |
| 2016 | $1,533 +22.9% | $53,680 |
| 2015 | $1,247 | $53,680 +17% |
| 2014 | $1,247 | $45,880 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,182 +15.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,021 -0.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,024 +2.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $998 +3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $964 +2.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $944 -9.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,039 -0.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,039 -12.7% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,190 | $64,580 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$536,300
$509,000 - $563,000
$1,722/mo
Climate risks
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Neighborhood: 30504
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oakwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10West Hall Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10West Hall High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everwood
- Middle: West Hall
- High: West Hall
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Georgia
- Hall County
- Gainesville
- 30504
- 5085 Balus Dr