Wake up to lake views and unwind in total privacy at 4979 Letha Drive, a classic two-story lakefront home on Lake Lanier in Gainesville. Offering over 2,400 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 4-bath residence is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street with RV parking and a peaceful, retreat-like setting. Each bedroom opens directly onto the upper-level balcony, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The home borders protected Corps of Engineers land, providing lasting privacy with no future development next door. Enjoy lake life from the wraparound porch, upper balcony, and private backyard with direct lake frontage, a permitted private dock, and a nearby boat ramp. A bonus room above the garage with a full bath offers ideal space for guests, a home office, or recreation room. Located approximately 15 minutes from shopping, dining, and services in Gainesville. The property needs some TLC, presenting a rare opportunity to personalize a Lake Lanier retreat to your vision. ***Brand new 50-gallon water heater installed***
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$600,000
4979 Letha Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506
3beds
2,412sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1984
0.81 Acres Lot
$603,300 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,505 Estimated rent
Home value
$603,300
$555,000 - $658,000
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Lake viewsUpper balconyPermitted private dockRv parkingWraparound porchQuiet dead-end streetClassic two-story lakefront home
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Listing Provided by:
JIM FOUNTAIN,
Elated Real Estate Corporation 404-996-0874
Bought with:
JIM FOUNTAIN, 203867
Elated Real Estate Corporation
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7696918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bonus room
- Description: Bonus room above garage with a full bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: X
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- His and Hers Closets, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,412
- Total interior livable area: 2,412 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs, Dock, Dock Permit, Boat Ramp
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake
- Body of water: Lanier
Lot
- Size: 0.81 Acres
- Dimensions: 308 x 213
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wooded, Other
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Other
- Parcel number: 11059 000038
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Other
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None
Community
- Community features: Beach Access, Fishing, Lake, Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Other
Location
- Region: Gainesville
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $600,000-4%$249/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7696918 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000$259/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7696918 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $625,000$259/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10611914 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000$259/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10611914 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 30506
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10North Hall Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10North Hall High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Vernon
- Middle: North Hall
- High: North Hall
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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Estimated market value
$603,300
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- 4979 Letha Dr
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