Forsyth Homes with Private Waterfront Features

Welcome to Forsyth County, Georgia, a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of the Peach State. Known for its rich history, vibrant community, and stunning natural landscapes, Forsyth County offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and outdoor adventure. With its proximity to Atlanta, residents enjoy the best of both worlds—serene living with easy access to the bustling city life.

One of the standout features of Forsyth County is its breathtaking waterfront properties. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of water lapping against the shore, with stunning views right from your backyard. Homes with private waterfront features in this region are not just residences; they are sanctuaries that provide a serene escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin by the lake or a luxurious estate with expansive water views, Forsyth County has a diverse range of options to suit your lifestyle.

The county is also home to several pristine lakes, including Lake Lanier, where residents can enjoy boating, fishing, and various water sports. The lush surroundings and tranquil settings make it an ideal place for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

In Forsyth County, you’ll find a warm community spirit, excellent schools, and ample recreational opportunities, enhancing the appeal of its waterfront homes. Embrace the beauty of nature and the comfort of home in this enchanting county—where every day feels like a vacation! Discover your dream waterfront property in Forsyth County today!

Newest Forsyth Homes with Private Waterfront Features

$1,075,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10850703 MLS

Lakefront Retreat with Endless Potential! Welcome to this charming lakefront property nestled in a peaceful, quiet cove, offering the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and opportunity. This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features beautiful oak hardwood floors and spacious living areas designed to enjoy the surrounding lake views and natural setting. The light filtering into the oversized windows brings the tranquil outdoors right into your living area. The property offers an incredible amount of additional space for future expansion, including approximately 2,456 square feet of unfinished basement space plus an additional 600-700 square feet of unfinished space upstairs. Whether you envision a recreation room, home gym, additional bedrooms, guest suite, office, or custom entertainment space, the possibilities are abundant. The perfect set-up for multi-generational living! A separate detached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or an enormous workshop. Outdoors, enjoy direct lake access and a single-slip dock tucked into a quiet cove-perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water. Located within the Anchor on Lanier Subdivision, where properties do not get listed often due to the desirability of the swim/tennis community. Close enough to Dawsonville, Gainesville and Cumming to be within minutes of everything you need, but far enough away to be able to enjoy country living at it's finest. The home is located within the highly coveted Forsyth County School System and districted within the sought after East Forsyth High School district. With generous unfinished space, a detached garage/workshop, hardwood floors, and a peaceful lakefront setting, this property offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal lake home while enjoying all the lifestyle benefits of waterfront living.

8645 Anchor On Lanier Court, Gainesville

Listing courtesy of Bella Realty Group, Inc..

$2,100,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10849128 MLS

Tucked away on 12 rolling, wooded acres in prestigious Forsyth County, this remarkable estate offers the rare freedom to feel completely off the grid while remaining just minutes from premier schools, dining, and everyday conveniences. Blending luxury multigenerational living, a self-sustaining private homestead, and the charm of an active working mini-farm, this sanctuary allows life to slow down without ever leaving modern comfort behind. As you turn down the long, winding driveway framed by blooming crepe myrtles, the noise of the world simply drops away-welcoming you to a lifestyle built for today and a legacy designed to endure for generations. At the heart of the property sits a beautifully remodeled 5,192-square-foot main residence tailored for easy everyday living and grand outdoor gatherings. Updated double-entry wood doors open into a light-filled interior showcasing bamboo flooring, crisp paint, solid-panel wood doors, and fresh hardware. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the grand open-concept living room, creating an inviting natural gathering space for quiet mornings, festive holidays, and cozy evenings. A soaring wall of windows bathes the kitchen and main living areas in warm sunlight while offering uninterrupted views of your private backyard pool resort. The completely redesigned chef's kitchen serves as a true masterpiece, boasting thick quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, an oversized deep sink, and elite Thermador appliances. Thoughtful tech upgrades include a smart refrigerator with an interior water-refill station and Wi-Fi camera, a whisper-quiet dishwasher, double steam wall ovens, and a warming drawer. The main-level primary suite serves as a peaceful sanctuary, complete with two custom closets-including a sprawling walk-in. A private exterior door provides immediate, direct access from the bedroom to the pool deck, making morning lap swims, late-night starlit soaks in the hot tub, or peaceful evening coffee by the water a simple habit. Two nearby secondary bedrooms share a nicely appointed Jack-and-Jill bath, while all bathrooms throughout the home feature updated quartz tops, new sinks, and modern fixtures. The fully finished terrace level adds incredible square footage for entertaining, recreation, and multi-family fun. Discover two separate media viewing areas, a dedicated game room with a wet bar, a full bath, a secure reinforced room for hunting/fishing gear, and a second stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove insert. Step outside to an absolute backyard paradise. The heated custom pool features a built-in tile slide, cascading waterfall, shooting fountain, integrated hot tub, and a convenient pool-side half bath. Fully automated via the Aqua Link mobile app, you can adjust temperatures, lighting, and water features right from your phone. Adding ultimate versatility, a nearly new 3-bedroom plus bonus room modular home (under 10 months old) offers complete independence for extended family, guests, or live-in staff. For homesteading enthusiasts, the grounds feature a freshly painted 4-stall barn, goat house, chicken coop, dedicated livestock enclosure, established fruit orchard, and a fenced vegetable garden. Freeze-proof spigots and dedicated water sources keep maintenance seamless. Enjoy fishing on your private, stocked 1-acre pond with a built-in overflow dam, or explore winding creeks and cleared ATV trails throughout the timber. A powered 20x30 workshop with a fresh concrete pad handles heavy equipment. With a full-price offer, the seller includes a turnkey land-maintenance package with a Kubota tractor, Viper UTV, and Bad Boy mower! Currently enrolled in Forsyth County's conservation tax program for substantial tax savings and buyer expected to continue until 2029. Built for the life you want today and the legacy you'll build for generations to come! Welcome Home!

7180 Westray Road, Cumming

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners.

$2,987,200

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 10840573 MLS

GATED PRIVATE 7.14-ACRE WATERFRONT ESTATE on the SOUTH SHORE of LAKE LANIER. 7430 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming GA is a 6-bedroom home, with 6 full and 1 half baths across 7,363 finished square feet. One of the true Mediterranean-inspired landmark properties on the lake, set in Forsyth County with no HOA restrictions. A private deep-water dock, saltwater pool, and eight garage bays complete a rare package on Lake Lanier's most active south-shore corridor. Behind a gated circular drive, a distinctive clay tile roof and an elevated, wooded position set the tone, backed by freshly updated exterior landscaping. Once you're through the gate, the outside world disappears. The grounds are built for living well. A private path winds through mature hardwoods down to a refurbished dock with a party deck, a deep-water slip, and a triple jet ski port for true south lake access. Back on land, extensive custom stonework frames a saltwater pool with a new StoneScapes pebble finish, a six-person spa, a fire pit, and a fully equipped covered outdoor kitchen, with room left to add a sports court. Two four-car garages (eight bays total) offer serious space for a collector's fleet. Inside matches the grounds. A two-story great room anchors the main level, flowing into a formal dining area and a chef's kitchen with Viking appliances and custom cabinetry. The lake-view primary suite offers a private deck, a sitting and dressing room, and a spa bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Three spacious secondary bedrooms (two ensuite), a semi-private secondary suite with its own separate access, and a fully finished terrace level (walkout basement) with a home theater, fitness room, game room with wet bar, and additional guest space round out the home. The location matches the property's pedigree. Set minutes from GA-400 and directly across the lake from Margaritaville Resort, the estate also offers convenient access to Lanier Islands, the Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets, Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, and Alpharetta's Avalon, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reachable via GA-400 and I-285. Gated, private, and free of HOA restrictions, with eight garage bays and a private deep-water dock on 7.14 acres of south Lake Lanier: this is the kind of estate that defines the lake lifestyle and rarely comes available.

7430 Shadburn Ferry Rd, Cumming

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners.

$1,100,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10837064 MLS

Spectacular sunsets! Amazing lakefront grass-to-water Point Lot with level yard, expansive shoreline is lake living at its finest. Located on the southern part of Lake Lanier in Cumming's Young Deer area just off GA 400. Enjoy the lakeside cottage or a complete rebuild. Room to upgrade and make your special lake cottage or tear down to build your dream home. Surrounded by multimillion dollar lake homes. Double slip covered boat dock on deep water. Back yard is amazing for entertaining guests and to add outdoor living space or pool. Close to Bald Ridge and Port Royale marinas, shopping, restaurants and medical. Truly amazing lot!! Vacant - please go and see how amazing this lot is.

7470 Fields Drive, Cumming

Listing courtesy of Harry Norman Realtors.

$2,500,000

10475985 MLS

Here's your chance to own the Lake Lanier lot everyone has been asking about for over a decade! This PREMIER SOUTHSIDE LAKEFRONT property offers expansive, BIG WATER VIEWS and private cove access with DEEP WATER. Positioned closer to the water than neighboring properties due to its grandfathered Corps line, this lot provides CALM WATERS and minimal wake disturbances, making it an ideal retreat with stunning open-lake views. The lot also has a grandfathered permit for a COVERED BOAT DOCK as well as a MOW PERMIT TO THE WATER, meaning unhindered views as long as you keep it mowed! The property has undergone extensive preparation - with demolition, blasting and hauling stone, plumbing and electrical conduit run and stubbed up, and the slab on grade is in place - saving the new owner expense and time to construct their luxury retreat. All your builder needs to do is start the framing process. The sellers originally designed a multi-level estate to maximize the breathtaking views, incorporating expansive terraces, a zero-entry beach-style pool with an infinity edge, and a spacious fire pit gathering areaCoperfect for LAKESIDE ENTERTAINING. Renderings of the home as designed will be added as photos soon. For access to floor plans and architectural drawings of the originally designed estate, be sure to reach out to the listing agent or visit this property's landing page.

8330 Lanier Drive, Cumming

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners.

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