MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Grab your kayaks and enjoy the gentle stroll to the shoreline at this rare Lake Lanier waterfront retreat, where effortless access to the water invites you to fully embrace lakeside living. Set on a highly desirable lot with 100+ feet of waterfrontage, dock permit eligibility (subject to Corps approval), and a beautiful sandy beach at the water's edge, this property offers a rare combination of easy, gradual access and a true lakeside experience that's hard to find. Tucked within the sought-after Valley Hi community, this beautifully maintained Craftsman-style home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending refined comfort with the relaxed charm of everyday lake life. From your backyard, enjoy peaceful morning kayak launches, paddleboarding at sunrise, or unwinding along your private shoreline - all made even more special by the smooth path leading to your sandy beach frontage. Adding to the property's versatility is a long second driveway, ideal for boat and trailer storage, with potential to extend further and create a level parking pad perfect for RV storage. Inside, soaring beamed and vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tile flooring, and abundant natural light create a warm yet elegant atmosphere throughout. The chef's kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring stone countertops, an oversized island, breakfast bar, dual sinks, and a built-in wine cooler - ideal for entertaining after a day on the lake. Multiple gathering spaces, including an oversized formal dining room, inviting great room, formal living room, and sunroom/flex space, offer flexibility for both hosting and everyday living. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath complete with double vanities, a soaking tub, and separate shower. Outdoor living is just as inviting with a welcoming front porch and a back deck perfect for grilling, enjoying lake breezes, or entertaining under the stars. The private, level lot offers ample space for outdoor activities or simply relaxing in your own lakeside sanctuary. Conveniently located just minutes from GA-400, I-985, I-85, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, you'll enjoy easy access while still feeling tucked away. Nearby marinas including Lazy Days, Holiday Marina, Port of Indecision, Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay, and Lanier Harbor make boating effortless, while popular lakeside destinations like Fish Tales and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands offer dining and entertainment just a short drive away. Experience the very best of Lake Lanier living - where sandy shoreline, expansive waterfrontage, and everyday convenience come together to create a true retreat.
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Price cut: $14.1K (7/30)
$724,900
5984 Dolvin Ln, Buford, GA 30518
4beds
3,971sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.39 Acres Lot
$705,000 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lake lanier waterfront retreatPrivate shorelineSpacious primary suiteOversized islandAbundant natural lightInviting great roomWelcoming front porch
- 159 days
- 807
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chasity R Tillman 678-663-6673,
PEND Realty, LLC
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10722506
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Foyer, Other
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Roommate Plan, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,971
- Total interior livable area: 3,971 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,971
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Corps of Engineers Control, Lake, No Dock Or Boathouse, No Dock Rights
- Body of water: Lake Sidney Lanier
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Level, Other, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R7333 091
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Street Lights
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Valley Hi
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,078,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,353
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 160 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$705,000
$670,000 - $740,000
$3,125/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $724,900-1.9%$183/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $739,000-0.8%$186/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $745,000-0.5%$188/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $749,000-5.1%$189/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $789,000-1.3%$199/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,317-2.5%$201/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listing removed | $820,000$206/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $820,000-0.8%$206/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $826,817-0.3%$208/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Price change | $829,317-2.3%$209/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$214/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $849,000$214/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $849,000-5.7%$214/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $900,000+143.2%$227/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $370,000-7.5%$93/sqft |
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| 6/26/2017 | Pending sale | $399,900$101/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$101/sqft |
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| 4/17/2017 | Price change | $419,900-2.3%$106/sqft |
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| 3/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $429,900+473.2%$108/sqft |
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| 9/23/2016 | Sold | $75,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,170 -2.2% | $431,560 +49.4% |
| 2024 | $8,353 +6.1% | $288,800 |
| 2023 | $7,876 | $288,800 -24.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $383,800 +73.7% |
| 2021 | $7,046 -0.7% | $221,000 |
| 2020 | $7,099 +2.8% | $221,000 |
| 2019 | $6,904 | $221,000 +49.3% |
| 2018 | $6,904 +77.9% | $148,000 +48% |
| 2016 | $3,881 -1.2% | $100,000 |
| 2015 | $3,927 | $100,000 |
| 2014 | $3,927 -23.6% | $100,000 -24.9% |
| 2013 | $5,139 | $133,212 -15% |
| 2012 | -- | $156,720 +19.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $131,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $131,400 -23.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $171,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $171,400 +66.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $102,720 |
| 2004 | -- | $102,720 |
| 2003 | -- | $102,720 |
| 2002 | $3,274 -0.9% | $102,720 |
| 2001 | $3,303 | $102,720 |
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Neighborhood: 30518
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: White Oak
- Middle: Lanier
- High: Lanier
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






