Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a 4-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront cottage on beautiful Lake Lanier—complete with your own private dock and dock permit. With no HOA and direct lake access, this property offers the perfect blend of freedom, recreation, and potential. This spacious home features a ranch-style layout on a finished basement. The main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and an open floor plan highlighted by a cozy wood-burning fireplace with stove insert—perfect for relaxing after a day on the water. Step out onto the large back deck and take in peaceful lake views. The finished basement includes 2 additional bedrooms, 1 bath, and a second wood-burning fireplace, along with sliding glass doors that open to a covered porch. From here, enjoy easy access to the lake, plus both interior and exterior entry to the main level—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Concrete steps lead you down to your private dock, making lake days effortless. The property also offers ample parking space for boats, trailers, and all your recreational toys. While the home does need some TLC, it presents an incredible opportunity to create your dream lake retreat, full-time residence, or income-producing property in one of North Georgia’s most desirable lake communities.
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Price cut: $25K (6/11)
$774,000
1888 Buford Dam Rd, Buford, GA 30518
4beds
2,100sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
1.01 Acres Lot
$751,700 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementSecond wood-burning fireplacePeaceful lake viewsLarge back deckCovered porchRanch-style layout
- 35 days |
- 795 |
- 31 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
MARK SPAIN,
Mark Spain Real Estate 770-886-9000,
John Cantwell,
Mark Spain Real Estate
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7750996
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: None
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 950
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rear Stairs, Dock, Dock Permit
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake
- Body of water: Lanier
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Dimensions: 99x441x100x446
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Open Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: R7352 017
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Brick 4 Sides, Brick Front
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: None
- Subdivision: Tuggle Quillian
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $686,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,448
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$751,700
$714,000 - $789,000
$2,524/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $774,000-3.1%$369/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10771627 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+157.7%$380/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10771627 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2004 | Sold | $310,000+42.2%$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/1996 | Sold | $218,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,448 +0.4% | $274,680 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $1,443 -75.4% | $248,880 |
| 2023 | $5,857 -8.2% | $248,880 |
| 2022 | $6,380 +32.5% | $248,880 +53.4% |
| 2021 | $4,815 -0.8% | $162,200 |
| 2020 | $4,852 +2.3% | $162,200 |
| 2019 | $4,742 | $162,200 +19.6% |
| 2018 | $4,742 +15.4% | $135,640 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $4,110 -1% | $131,440 |
| 2015 | $4,150 | $131,440 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $4,150 +8.3% | $115,920 |
| 2013 | $3,832 | $115,920 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,920 -10.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $129,480 |
| 2010 | -- | $129,480 |
| 2009 | -- | $129,480 |
| 2007 | -- | $129,480 |
| 2006 | -- | $129,480 +47.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $88,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $88,000 |
| 2003 | $1,215 -49.7% | $88,000 |
| 2002 | $2,416 -3.2% | $88,000 |
| 2001 | $2,496 | $88,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30518
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10White Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Lanier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: White Oak - Gwinnett
- Middle: Lanier
- High: Lanier
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Gwinnett County
- Buford
- 30518
- 1888 Buford Dam Rd
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