3143 Winding Lake Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504
What's special
Enjoy breathtaking long-range panoramic views of the lake, mountains, and unforgettable sunsets. Perched atop one of Lake Lanier's premier ridge-top homesites, this exceptional property captures one of the best views on Lake Lanier. Located in a quiet, deep-water cove, the property also includes a unique boat house with a party deck, in always deep water. This custom four-sides brick home offers over 6,000 finished square feet across three levels designed for entertaining and comfortable lake living. The newly renovated kitchen features Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, and elegant champagne bronze fixtures. It is open to a vaulted, beamed keeping room with fireplace and breakfast area perfectly positioned to take in the long-range lake and mountain views. The luxurious main-level owner's suite is a true retreat with a bay window framing panoramic lake and mountain vistas, along with a beautifully updated bath featuring a new soaking tub. The terrace level is ideal for guests or multi-generational living with a spacious family room, a wet bar, and a second owner's suite with private entrance. With three finished levels, the home offers multiple office options and flexible living spaces. Additional features include a third-car garage, a hobby/craft room with stainless steel sink and over 1,500 square feet of unfinished space for workshop, exercise area or storage, and a paved path leading from the home to the dock for easy access via ATV. The backyard includes thoughtfully designed planting areas for gardening enthusiasts. A rare opportunity to own a ridge-top Lake Lanier property with long-range lake and mountain views, deep water, stunning sunsets, and a private twin-slip party dock.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Kim Waters 770-540-3788,
The Norton Agency
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Keeping Room, Media Room
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath Finished,Concrete,Daylight,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,010
- Total interior livable area: 6,010 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,597
- Finished area below ground: 1,413
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 149
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Covered Dock
- Parcel number: 08020 000079
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk To Schools, Near Shopping
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lost River Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,491,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,265
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 139 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $1,750,000-12.3%$291/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10735201 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-9.3%$332/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10735201 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+78.1%$366/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10735201 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $1,235,000-8.5%$205/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7112302 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2022 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$225/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10090017 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+800%$225/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10090017 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/1994 | Sold | $150,000$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,953 +19.6% | $596,400 +19.7% |
| 2024 | $14,170 -3.7% | $498,360 -10.4% |
| 2023 | $14,720 +137.4% | $556,040 +24% |
| 2022 | $6,201 +6.8% | $448,320 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $5,807 -1.6% | $437,160 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $5,901 -0.3% | $423,080 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,920 +4.4% | $413,640 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $5,673 -1.4% | $401,840 +4% |
| 2017 | $5,751 | $386,560 +1% |
| 2016 | -- | $382,840 |
| 2015 | $2,281 | $382,840 |
| 2014 | $2,281 | $382,840 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,859 -1.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,884 +1.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,851 +6.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,741 +8.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,608 +8.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,478 -12.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,689 -1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,707 +5% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,625 | $232,040 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,638,400
$1.56M - $1.72M
$5,418/mo
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