Discover this charming home nestled in the sought-after Cardinal Lake community. This property offers an unmatched lifestyle with exclusive lake access for swimming, boating, and fishing right at your fingertips. Whether you’re casting a line at sunrise or kayaking across the tranquil water at sunset, this home is your gateway to peaceful lakeside living. Inside, you’ll find a spacious and inviting floor plan perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Step outside onto your deck, ideal for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings under the stars. This home features a daylight inlaw suite boasting 2,056 sq ft with 3 additional rooms, kitchen, and family room. With no rental restrictions you could also consider this basement for passive income. This home includes newly installed LVP flooring throughout the main level and a new water heater as well. Located just minutes from Downtown Duluth, enjoy easy access to local favorites like Parsons Alley, Duluth Town Green, and an array of shopping, dining, and family-friendly events. Parks, walking trails, and top-rated schools add to the appeal of this vibrant community. Parks nearby include Shorty Howell Park: 67-acre park with trails, sports fields, and playgrounds great for active families, McDaniel Farm Park: restored 1930's farm with walking trails and picnic areas perfect for peaceful walks and outings, and Chattapoochee Dog Park is a pet friendly park with large dog areas and scenic surroundings, and Bunten Road Park with 45 acres with massive recreation opportunities including baseball, soccer, tennis, pickleball, playgrounds, walking trails, and a recreation center! Love where you live in this beautiful lake community! ** See Virtual Tour Available** **Up to $3,000 lender credit if buyer uses preferred lender**
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$539,000
2981 Cardinal Lake Dr, Duluth, GA 30096
3beds
4,112sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1996
0.52 Acres Lot
$531,200 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$3,599 Estimated rent
Home value
$531,200
$489,000 - $579,000
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Daylight inlaw suiteExclusive lake accessNew water heaterNewly installed lvp flooring
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Listing Provided by:
Melissa Biornstad,
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Bought with:
Jan Thurston, 306658
EXP Realty, LLC.
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7565216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Dining room
- Features: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,112
- Total interior livable area: 4,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,056
- Finished area below ground: 2,056
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs, Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 226x98x226x101
- Features: Back Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: R7119A027
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick 3 Sides
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Community Dock, Dry Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Powered Boats Allowed
Location
- Region: Duluth
- Subdivision: Cardinal Lake Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $550 annually
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $539,000-2%$131/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7565216 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$134/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10522385 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+146.6%$134/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10522385 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2004 | Sold | $223,000+829.2%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/1995 | Sold | $24,000$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,855 +5.2% | $232,880 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $5,564 +10.4% | $211,000 +1% |
| 2023 | $5,038 -3% | $209,000 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $5,197 +27.6% | $194,600 +42.4% |
| 2021 | $4,071 -0.8% | $136,640 |
| 2020 | $4,102 +2.1% | $136,640 |
| 2019 | $4,016 | $136,640 +21.2% |
| 2018 | $4,016 +30.3% | $112,720 +21.5% |
| 2016 | $3,083 +6.2% | $92,800 +11% |
| 2015 | $2,904 | $83,600 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $2,904 +3.3% | $84,320 +7.1% |
| 2013 | $2,812 | $78,720 |
| 2012 | -- | $78,720 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,720 -16.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,160 |
| 2009 | -- | $94,160 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,160 |
| 2006 | -- | $94,160 +41.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $66,680 |
| 2004 | $849 -0.1% | $66,680 |
| 2003 | $849 -44.2% | $66,680 +14% |
| 2002 | $1,523 -4.4% | $58,480 |
| 2001 | $1,593 | $58,480 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30096
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harris Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Duluth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Duluth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harris
- Middle: Duluth
- High: Duluth
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
- Duluth
- 30096
- 2981 Cardinal Lake Dr
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