Charming Lake Lanier Cottage – South Lake Location Don’t miss this opportunity to own a cozy, well-located Lake Lanier cottage perfect for weekend getaways, full-time lake living, or short-term rental property! Located on the desirable south end of the lake, this 3–4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers easy lake access and a platform dock in 12 feet of water—perfect for boating, swimming, and lakeside fun. Whether you’re looking for a personal retreat that can generate income when not in use, or you’re searching for a VRBO-style property, this home checks all the boxes. No HOA, Convenient to I-985/I-85, shopping, dining, and a short golf cart ride to Holliday Marina and Margaritaville on Lake Lanier. This is truly a peaceful lake setting with quick access to everything you need! Recent price reduction as well. Bring us an offer we can work with. Start living the lake life today!
Pending
Price cut: $10.5K (4/21)
$477,000
2843 Merritt Dr, Buford, GA 30518
4beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$480,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge rear deckOpen floor planFloor to ceiling windowsSoaring greatroomFinished terrace levelOversized bedroomsTwo fireplaces
- 114 days
- on Zillow |
- 3,349 |
- 139 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2025 at 10:05am
Listing Provided by:
Tom Peters,
Coldwell Banker Realty 770-889-3051
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7514748

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Oversized Master, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Only, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Other Surface Counters, Pantry, View to Family Room
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Microwave
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Factory Built, Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage, Dock, Dock Permit, Platform Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(50)
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 177 x 49
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 07331 002018
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: None
- Subdivision: Merritt Tuggle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $378,640
- Annual tax amount: $3,851
- Date on market: 1/27/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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