Active under contract

$395,000

4937 Goddards Ford Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504

1beds

800sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1979

0.7 Acres Lot

$381,700 Zestimate^®

$494/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Seasonal lake viewsOpen-concept layout

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Other

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

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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: 0.7 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 & HOA

Community

Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Lake Lanier- Private Dock

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Gainesville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $494/sqft
Tax assessed value: $302,090
Annual tax amount: $2,972
Date on market: 3/12/2026
Cumulative days on market: 32 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

Estimated market value

$381,700

$363,000 - $401,000

$1,364/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
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
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