Gainesville Homes with Private Waterfront Features

Welcome to Gainesville, Georgia—a picturesque city nestled in the heart of the scenic North Georgia mountains. Renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant community, Gainesville is often referred to as the "Queen City of the Mountains," thanks to its breathtaking views of Lake Lanier and the surrounding foothills. With a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere, this charming city offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and modern amenities.

One of the most alluring aspects of Gainesville is its access to private waterfront properties. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of lapping water and stunning sunrise views over the lake. Homes with private waterfront features in Gainesville provide not just a residence, but a lifestyle filled with tranquility and recreation. Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water's edge, these properties offer unparalleled access to the beauty of Lake Lanier.

Gainesville is also home to a vibrant arts scene, delicious dining options, and a variety of outdoor activities, making it an ideal place for families and individuals alike. The community hosts numerous events throughout the year, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among residents. With excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities, Gainesville is a place where you can truly thrive.

If you're searching for a dream home with private waterfront features, Gainesville, GA, awaits you with open arms. Experience the perfect blend of nature, community, and charm in this enchanting city—your lakeside oasis is just a call away!

Newest Gainesville Homes with Private Waterfront Features

$450,000

10818388 MLS

Rare Lake Lanier waterfront LOT for sale in Gainesville, Georgia, located in High Pointe, an established Gated community of Custom Luxury Homes. This 0.68 acre residential homesite offers about 185 feet of waterfront and includes an assigned Boat Slip at the Community Dock, creating an exceptional opportunity to build a Custom Lake Home with convenient access to boating, fishing, watersports and sunset cruises. Design a home around the water with lake-facing living spaces, expansive windows, covered porches, a terrace level, outdoor entertaining areas, guest accommodations, multigenerational living or a private pool. This lot gives you the opportunity to create the floor plan, finishes and lifestyle that work for you. High Pointe offers gated privacy, an established luxury setting and community access to Lake Lanier while remaining close to Downtown Gainesville, Chattahoochee Country Club, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, shopping, dining, marinas and everyday conveniences. North Georgia mountains, wineries and outdoor recreation are also within easy reach. Ideal for buyers searching for a Lake Lanier waterfront lot, Gainesville custom home lot, gated lake community, luxury residential land, waterfront property with a boat slip or a place to build a full-time residence or second home.

2789 NE Point Overlook, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Consultants.

$1,249,900

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 10812741 MLS

Discover luxury living in this impressive 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath executive home located in a prestigious gated Lake Lanier community. The home offers lake views, easy access to the water, and a gentle walk to the shoreline. The backyard features a nature trail for walking along the lake, along with a nice area that may be suitable for a future pool. A new roof was installed in July 2025. (Priced well below appraisal $1,475,000) Inside, a grand foyer opens to a spacious open-concept living area with soaring ceilings and large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen features high-end appliances and elegant finishes, making it a great space for everyday living and entertaining. The home includes two master suites, each with an ensuite bath and private balcony overlooking the water. The additional bedrooms are generously sized and have access to well-designed bathrooms. A whole-house water filtration system with additional fluoride filtration is also included. Enjoy the outdoor space, landscaped areas, spacious patio, and convenient access to the community's private dock for fishing and boating. This home offers a great combination of space, lake views, privacy, and access to the Lake Lanier lifestyle. Boat Slip Lease in place

2819 Point Overlook, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Chris McCall Realty.

$395,000

10796991 MLS

Build your custom dream lake estate with the builder of your choice in one of Lake Lanier's most exclusive gated waterfront communities. This spectacular 3.6 acre deep-water homesite offers approximately 265 feet of Corps frontage, providing exceptional privacy and breathtaking lake views. All city utilities are available. Enjoy access to a covered six-slip community dock with an upper-level party deck, with an easy walking path leading directly to your included deeded boat slip. Surrounded by luxury custom homes, this rare property offers the perfect setting for an extraordinary lakefront lifestyle. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from downtown Gainesville's shopping, dining, and entertainment, with quick access to major interstates. Two additional estate homesites are also available within the community, ranging from approximately 2 to 6 acres, each including its own deeded boat slip.

530 Bayberry Crossing Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta.

$509,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10771101 MLS

**LAKE LANIER LIVING WITH A PRIVATE DOCK, TURNKEY FURNISHINGS & OUTSTANDING BUYER INCENTIVES!** Seller is offering **up to $15,000 in buyer concessions toward allowable closing costs and other purchaser-related expenses with an acceptable offer. PLUS, qualified buyers may be eligible for a 1-0 interest-rate buy-down when using the preferred lender.** Welcome to **3978 Pine Shore Circle**, a charming four-sided brick Lake Lanier home offering privacy, flexibility, and the opportunity to enjoy the lake lifestyle. Situated on a wooded lot of approximately one acre, this home features a **permitted private single-slip dock** and a peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees. Inside, you'll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors, granite countertops, updated lighting and ceiling fans, and a warm masonry fireplace that creates an inviting gathering space. Large windows bring in natural light and showcase the surrounding wooded scenery and seasonal lake views. The finished terrace level offers additional living space with a **private entrance**, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, recreation, a home office, or additional entertainment space. For added peace of mind, **one A/C unit is brand new and the second A/C unit is only approximately two years old**, providing valuable recent HVAC updates for the next owner. Best of all, the home is being offered **fully furnished and turnkey**, making it ideal as a primary residence, weekend lake retreat, second home, or potential vacation property. Step outside and enjoy the privacy and natural beauty that make Lake Lanier living so special. The permitted single-slip dock provides your own connection to the lake, while the wooded setting creates a peaceful escape from everyday life. Lake levels and water depth may vary seasonally. Conveniently located near Gainesville shopping, dining, medical facilities, marinas, parks, and other Lake Lanier attractions. **With a private dock, approximately one acre, four-sided brick construction, finished terrace level, furnishings included, recent A/C updates, up to $15,000 in seller-paid buyer concessions, AND a possible 1-0 buy-down through the preferred lender for qualified buyers, 3978 Pine Shore Circle offers exceptional value and versatility.** **Schedule your private showing and come experience the possibilities of Lake Lanier living!**

3978 Pine Shore Circle, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Virtual Properties Realty.com.

$2,400,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10733545 MLS

This home does not have it all, but it's close. Spectacular Lake Lanier views all year round? Check. Deep water all year? Yes. A cart path from your back garage door all the way to the lake with no steps to descend or climb? Absolutely. A 32' x 32' dock with 2 full slips, a party deck, and a heavy-duty boat lift? Yes, yes, and yes. A completely updated, move-in ready, true lake home with over 10,000 square feet? Check. ONLY 7300 square feet are finished, 3000 square feet remain as either a fantastic storage area or a future expansion project. So what's missing? Just you. You'll wake in the primary suite on the main floor staring up at 15' tall pine vaulted ceilings, if you are a back-sleeper that is. If you're a side-sleeper, you'll wake to an amazing view of the lake before even rising. This home features flooring that's quickly becoming tough to find these days; solid 3/4 inch face-nailed heart pine stained a beautiful dark mahogany color. The primary bathroom is as serene as it is functional, giving spa-like vibes every time you enter. It also has a kitchen on each of the two main floors, both designed to be used, not just admired. On the second level, you'll find an impressive modern wet bar (for smoothies of course) that takes entertainment to a new level, and a huge theater capable of hosting dozens of movie-goers, special events, or even a possible future conversion to a dance or recording studio. There's an unfinished two-story "secret staired room" with concrete walls which make an excellent shelter or if a different door was added...a hidden safe room. There are three bedrooms and two full baths on this level with one of the bedrooms having a view that rivals the primary bedroom. This second level functions as a home of its own with its own kitchen, living space, over-sized deck, and a separation from the main floor that makes it ideal for multigenerational living or long-term guests. The home's custom floorplan flows naturally, and the staircases are intentionally positioned off to the side of the home, out of view from the front door, giving a cleaner, more open first impression. But it's the outdoor living that steals the show. Two huge lake facing decks, a lake facing patio, and a flagstone front porch combine for over 2300 square feet of outdoor covered living space. The upper deck has to be seen! The optics are hard for a camera to capture, but the 13' tall outdoor deck ceiling allows for an unbelievable view of the lake, the starry skies, and on clear days, a distant mountain or two. Facing west as you relax in the evenings will be like watching colorful, ever-changing SUNSETS over the lake on an IMAX screen, this NEVER gets old. When lake levels drop and many get their docks stranded, you'll be floating, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or sipping a smoothie in one of the two dock hammocks. You'll be one of the few lake home owners to get excited about low lake levels because when the water recedes, it exposes a natural sandy private beach ideal for sandcastles and beach tanning. Just jump off the top of the dock to get rid of the sand in your shorts! The water is always deep enough. Professionally landscaped and thoughtfully positioned on the lot, you'll sit about 48 yards from the water's edge while lounging on your deck. This estate feels tucked away in complete PRIVACY without sacrificing strong internet and strong mobile signals. If you get tired of swimming in the lake, remember that this little quaint resident managed HOA maintains a crystal clear swimming pool just a short golf cart ride away.

5804 Ridgewater Circle, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Virtual Properties Realty.com.

$799,900

10725048 MLS

Opportunities like this on Lake Lanier do not come around often. This 3.06 acre +/- wooded lot sits in a private cul-de-sac with approximately 280' +/- of lake frontage, deep water access, and a permitted two story twin slip party dock that is 32x32 with a dock permit in place through December 2029. Perfect for a buyer looking to build or a builder looking for an opportunity. The lot features a natural level area perfectly positioned overlooking the lake, giving you a ready made home site with the kind of views that sell custom builds before the foundation is even poured. Beautiful lake views, a tranquil setting, and mature hardwoods throughout the property create a backdrop that is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere on the lake. City water and all utilities are available. A survey and soil test have been completed, and the shoreline is partially rip rapped. Zoning is AR-1 and the lot is positioned in one of the more desirable pockets of North Hall. Only a few minutes to Clarks Bridge and the Olympic Park. Access to 985 and Gainesville is less than 10 minutes away. True lake privacy without sacrificing convenience. This is a premier building opportunity with the infrastructure, frontage, and dock already in place. Lot lines in photos are approximate. Bring your building plans and schedule your showing now!

3675 Hidden Pond Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$1,649,900

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10716139 MLS

Amazing lake retreat completely renovated with almost everything NEW on PRIVATE 1.04 Acres with 32x32 Dock with party deck on Lake Lanier! Ranch home with Master on Main + 3 additional bedrooms + Basement Bedroom/Rec Room with Full Bath. Makes this lake home a 5BR/3BA. Upgrades galore, including custom cabinets, white oak plank hardwood floors with matching timber throughout, mitered-edge quartz countertops, Sub-Zero and Wolf Chef's Kitchen, 2 brand new HVAC systems with Learning Nest thermostats, and linkable to Ring doorbells on the app. All new plumbing (new supply and drain plumbing). New septic system. New Roof. Brand new asphalt driveway all the way around to a detached 2-car garage. The garage has a circuit ready for any EV charging station. Irrigation system to keep your landscaping green year-round. The dock permit includes a drive permit so you can drive down to the grandfathered ramp. The dock is outfitted with 2 hydro ports and electricity. 3 light poles on the pathway with 2 disconnect locations from the garage to the dock. Sweet spot on the lake, too! Your lake life is calling! Call today for an Easy Appointment

3454 Green Apple Road, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Community Partners.

$339,900

10673729 MLS

Opportunities like this are becoming incredibly rare on Lake Lanier. Located in exclusive Rogers Bay - a quiet enclave of only 12 homesites with just 3 remaining - this .80-acre wooded lot offers a gentle building slope and a beautiful view of Lake Lanier. What truly sets this property apart is the included community dock slip - an oversized 10x24 slip on a beautifully appointed dock with a large sundeck, shaded picnic area, and even a shower. Whether you're boating, entertaining, or simply relaxing, this dock feels more like a private retreat than a shared amenity. All of this privacy and lake lifestyle, yet just minutes to shopping and only 1.5 miles from Clarks Bridge Road. Build your dream lake home and start enjoying the Lanier lifestyle immediately - dock, view, and location already in place.

4227 Bayridge Drive, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of The Norton Agency.

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