Jonesboro Homes with Private Waterfront Features

Welcome to Jonesboro, Georgia, a charming city nestled in Clayton County that beautifully blends Southern hospitality with modern conveniences. Just a short drive from the vibrant metropolis of Atlanta, Jonesboro offers residents a unique balance of tranquility and urban accessibility. With its rich history, diverse community, and numerous parks, this city is an ideal place to call home.

One of the standout features of Jonesboro is its stunning homes with private waterfront properties. Imagine waking up to serene views of glistening lakes or meandering streams right in your backyard. These properties not only provide a picturesque setting but also offer a lifestyle that embraces outdoor living. Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, or simply lounging by the water, homes with private waterfront features cater to your every whim.

The local real estate market in Jonesboro showcases a variety of styles, from charming bungalows to expansive family homes, all designed to take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding them. Many properties boast spacious decks, lush gardens, and direct access to water, making them perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars.

In addition to the stunning homes, Jonesboro is rich in amenities, with local shops, restaurants, and recreational opportunities just around the corner. The city’s commitment to community and quality of life makes it a desirable destination for families, retirees, and everyone in between. Experience the best of waterfront living in Jonesboro, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Jonesboro Homes with Private Waterfront Features

$2,500,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 10819830 MLS

Luxury Lakefront Living on Lake Spivey! Nestled behind a gated entrance on approximately 1.4 acres with 180+ feet of water frontage, this exceptional 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath custom home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and recreation. Designed for entertaining, the home features three spacious living areas, a formal dining room, beautiful hardwood floors, and walls of windows showcasing breathtaking lake views. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cabinetry, stunning quartzite countertops, designer backsplash, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package, an 8-burner range, and a spacious butler's pantry complete with a second Sub-Zero refrigerator and ice maker. The main-level owner's suite is a private retreat featuring a sitting room with fireplace, screened porch overlooking the lake with its own fireplace, spa-inspired bath with heated marble floors, heated jetted tub, oversized tiled shower, California Closet system, and a private laundry room. Upstairs you'll find four additional bedrooms, including two en-suite bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill layout, plus a second laundry room. The daylight basement offers incredible flexibility with a large recreation room featuring custom heart pine walls, fireplace, game room, full bath, workout room, and potential sixth bedroom, all with walk-out access to the lake. Outside, enjoy everything Lake Spivey has to offer with a covered two-slip dock featuring lifts, sun deck, granite block seawall, irrigation system, fenced yard, garden area, circular driveway, and a detached heated and cooled activity building currently used as a golf simulator room but easily converted into a theater, studio, or home office. The oversized three-car garage includes attic storage and two Tesla charging stations. Located less than 5 miles from I-75 and Historic Downtown Jonesboro and only 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, this home offers convenient access while enjoying one of metro Atlanta's premier private lake communities with boating, fishing, fireworks, movie nights, holiday events, and year-round recreation. A rare opportunity to own one of Lake Spivey's premier waterfront estates.

2880 Emerald Drive, Jonesboro

Listing courtesy of Dover Realty Co. Inc..

$1,268,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10808135 MLS

DUE TO NO FAULT OF THE OWNER OR ISSUES WITH THE PROPERTY, the pending contract was cancelled. This house is a treasure. An exquisite two-acre, deep-water, terraced lakefront lot on private Lake Spivey. Over 216 feet of pristine lakefront, perfect for all activities like fishing, skiing, sailing, and rowing. The highlight of the lot is the magnificent stone seawall with a spacious brick patio projecting into the lake, complemented by a charming, Greek Revival-inspired, award-winning boat dock. The shoreline infrastructure provides an ideal setting for large gatherings of family and friends, offering incomparable views of the lake and the spectacular fireworks display on the 4th of July. The house has a northeast exposure on the lakeside, which allows for stunning sunrises over coffee and moonrises over cocktails from either the second-story deck off the primary bedroom or the first-floor deck and terrace. Both locations are perfect for taking in focused views of the lake over a garden where something is in bloom every season. The seamless transition from indoors to outdoors makes the house, shoreline patio, and dock ideal for every gathering. The architecture is traditional, with a welcoming porch leading into 3311 square feet of light-filled charm, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Beautiful hardwoods on the first and second floors. One guest bedroom and the primary bedroom both have en-suites. The primary bedroom boasts a cozy sitting area and a contemporary fireplace that can be enjoyed from either the bed or the sitting area. The open floor plan of the kitchen flows into a spacious and warm family room enhanced with rare wormy chestnut paneling, accentuated by an oversized fireplace. Both the family room and dining room area overlook the lake with a wide wall of windows showcasing the gently sloping terraced garden. The full bath on the first level accommodates swimmers and boaters and their gear. Downstairs offers an additional 1485 square feet of buildable space. Experience all the peace and tranquility of lake living, just 5 minutes from I-75, 20 minutes from Atlanta International Airport, 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and 30 minutes from Atlanta's premier shopping districts. Costco and Starbucks are a mere 7 minutes away, along with a variety of restaurants and other conveniences. Altogether, this property has an overwhelming sense of place - it's pure magic!

3006 Emerald Drive, Jonesboro

Listing courtesy of Market South Properties Inc..

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