End of the Year Specials! Ask me about the Interest rate incentives! The Hickory B at Melody Lakeside Estates! Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Live just 5 minutes from Lake Lanier in Buford’s Boutique exclusive 22-home community with top rated Gwinnett schools, golf, shopping, parks nearby and hiking trails. This 3 1/2 -side brick stunner offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 3-car garage, and 2,655 sq ft of elegant living. Highlights include 9’ ceilings with 8’ doors, guest suite on the main, open family room with 43” fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, 42” cabinetry, oversized island, and premium Frigidaire appliances including double ovens and microwave drawer. Upstairs, retreat to the luxurious owner’s suite with tray ceiling, spa-style bath with stand-alone tub and tiled shower, plus massive walk-in closet. Enjoy a rear private oasis, covered patio, and endless possibilities to make it your own, hardwood stairs, designer flooring, and thoughtful details throughout. Tour today before it's gone: Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday 10-6pm. Wednesday & Sundays 1pm-6pm.
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$724,900
6945 Melody Ridge Rd, Buford, GA 30518
5beds
2,655sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2025
0.3 Acres Lot
$717,400 Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$128/mo HOA
What's special
Oversized islandCovered patioHardwood stairsRear private oasisMassive walk-in closet
- 182 days |
- 672 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 21, 2025 at 01:38pm
Listing Provided by:
Tiffany Donelson,
Davidson Realty GA, LLC
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7604405
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family 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: Double Vanity, Shower Only
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Other Surface Counters, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Room
Features
- Double Vanity, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,655
- Total interior livable area: 2,655 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Brick 3 Sides
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New Construction
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Builder name: Davidson Homes - Atlanta Region
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Green verification: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Melody Lakeside Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,530 annually
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $273/sqft
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 182 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
About the community
Discover Melody Lakeside Estates by Davidson Homes - a boutique collection of just 22 homes in the heart of charming Buford, GA. These elegant, three-sided brick residences sit on spacious ¼-acre+ homesites, giving you the freedom to create your ideal home in the perfect setting-or choose from our thoughtfully designed move-in ready options.
With floor plans ranging from 2,655 to 3,577 sq. ft., each home offers flexible layouts with main-level guest suites, soaring two-story family rooms, and large backyards-ideal for families of all sizes. Eight basement homesites are also available for even more space and personalization, letting you craft the home and lifestyle that truly fit your needs.
Enjoy quiet, tree-lined streets with sidewalks and a welcoming, close-knit community atmosphere. Just minutes from Lake Lanier, downtown Buford, and Sugar Hill Golf Club, Melody Lakeside Estates combines natural beauty with convenient access to top-rated schools and sought-after local amenities.
Whether you want to build your dream home from the ground up or move in right away, Melody Lakeside Estates offers the perfect opportunity. Schedule your tour today and start creating your ideal home.
957 Island Ford Road, Buford, GA 30518
Source: Davidson Homes, Inc.
16 homes in this community
Available homes
| Listing | Price | Bed / bath | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Current home: 6945 Melody Ridge Rd | $724,900 | 5 bed / 4 bath | Available |
| 6955 Melody Ridge Rd | $699,900 | 5 bed / 5 bath | Available |
| 6934 Melody Ridge Rd | $799,800 | 5 bed / 4 bath | Available |
| 6944 Melody Ridge Rd | $849,800 | 4 bed / 4 bath | Available |
| 6935 Melody Ridge Rd | $871,900 | 5 bed / 5 bath | Available |
Available lots
| Listing | Price | Bed / bath | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910 Melody Ridge Ln | $639,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 920 Melody Ridge Ln | $639,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 921 Melody Ridge Ln | $639,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 6954 Melody Ridge Rd | $675,900+ | 5 bed / 5 bath | Customizable |
| 6985 Melody Ridge Rd | $675,900+ | 5 bed / 5 bath | Customizable |
| 931 Melody Ridge Ln | $675,900+ | 5 bed / 5 bath | Customizable |
| 940 Melody Ridge Ln | $675,900+ | 5 bed / 5 bath | Customizable |
| 901 Melody Ridge Ln | $683,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 930 Melody Ridge Ln | $683,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 941 Melody Ridge Ln | $683,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
| 960 Melody Ridge Ln | $683,900+ | 4 bed / 4 bath | Customizable |
Source: Davidson Homes, Inc.
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Learn how to advertise your homesEstimated market value
$717,400
$682,000 - $753,000
$3,085/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $724,900-0.7%$273/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7604405 | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $729,8000%$275/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7604405 | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $729,900+15%$275/sqft |
Source:  Davidson Homes, Inc. | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $634,900-13%$239/sqft |
Source: Davidson Homes, Inc. | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,900-1.6%$275/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7604405 | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Neighborhood: 30518
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABuford Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Buford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Buford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the builder
- Elementary: White Oak Elementary School
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lanier High School
Source: Davidson Homes, Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
