This charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath lakefront cottage offers the perfect amount of peaceful privacy for a weekend escape. Tucked away on a wooded .70-acre lot with seasonal lake views, this home includes a 16' x 24' platform dock with deep water access and a very gentle walk to the shoreline. The open-concept layout features warm wood-planked walls and ceilings throughout. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in the natural surroundings. The unfinished basement offers ample storage or potential for additional living space, and the home is permitted for 2 bedrooms, offering room to expand. This property offers incredible potential in a tranquil lakefront setting! Conveniently located to I-985, GA 400, Gainesville, and Dawsonville.
Closed
$360,000
4937 Goddards Ford Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
1beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
0.7 Acres Lot
$378,100 Zestimate®
$450/sqft
$1,497 Estimated rent
Home value
$378,100
$359,000 - $397,000
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Seasonal lake viewsOpen-concept layout
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Listing Provided by:
Sheila Davis,
Sheila Davis Group 470-290-8170,
Michelle Sparks,
Sheila Davis Group
Bought with:
Jackie Parker, 435469
Century 21 Results
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7732873
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Stain, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: None
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: None, Deeded Access, Dock, Dock Permit, Platform Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(99)
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
- Dimensions: 165x273x99x99x202
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 08061 000008
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Boating, Fishing, Lake
Location
- Region: Gainesville
- Subdivision: Lake Lanier- Private Dock
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $360,000-8.9%$450/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7732873 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $395,000$494/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7732873 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000-4.8%$494/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10709577 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $415,000$519/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7599241 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $415,000-7.8%$519/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10545200 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$563/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10545200 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,972 +0.6% | $121,676 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,952 -5.3% | $120,836 -2% |
| 2023 | $3,116 +12.1% | $123,276 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $2,781 -10.1% | $105,196 -4.9% |
| 2021 | $3,093 +2.3% | $110,636 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $3,022 +4.2% | $108,196 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,899 +18.2% | $100,316 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $2,452 -1% | $85,356 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,478 +5.8% | $83,436 |
| 2016 | $2,342 -11.1% | $83,436 |
| 2015 | $2,635 | $83,436 -10.7% |
| 2014 | $2,635 | $93,476 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,607 +2.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,565 -1.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,593 +3.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,539 +4.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,469 +3% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,427 -4.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,498 +65.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $905 +3% | -- |
| 2000 | $879 | $34,532 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30504
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mcever Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Chestatee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 5/10Chestatee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Chestatee
- High: Chestatee
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Hall County
- Gainesville
- 30504
- 4937 Goddards Ford Rd
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