6381 Lakeview Dr, Buford, GA, 30518
About This Home
Welcome to one of the most charming cottages on the highly desirable SOUTH END of Lake Lanier! This adorable 2BR/1.5BA home offers quick access from Atlanta for an easy weekend getaway, short term rental opportunities or an amazing home to make your own. The main level has been modified from a 2BR into a Primary Suite with sitting area, screen porch which opens to a large wraparound deck with great views of Lanier! Laundry Rm with sink is also on main. Spiral staircase down to the entertainment level with large Kitchen, Great Rm, Dining Area, & half bath which leads out to a covered patio with more lake views! The back yard offers substantial space to the Corps line in the event of home modification. Unfinished portion of basement allows for plenty of storage! Dock permit includes mowing permit to the water, and currently has a single slip 24'x24' dock with boat lift. The patio near the lake & 50' dock ramp are grandfathered in, which is no longer allowed on Lanier. This great home is right around the cove from Lake Lanier Islands, Margaritavile & minutes from GA-400, I-985, I-85 along with close proximity to top-rated shopping, dining, healthcare & more! Call today to arrange your in-person tour and start living the dream - LAKE LIFE!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Hall,Laundry Room,Main Level,Sink
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Partial,Walk-Out Access
Bedroom
- Features: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Great Room
Features
- Other
- Window features: None
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative,Factory Built,Great Room,Other Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,700
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,288
- Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, View to Family Room
Master Bathroom
- Features: None
Master Bedroom
- Features: Other
- Level: Other
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 07360A000028
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Enclosed,Rear Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Courtyard,Lighting,Other,Boat Lift,Covered Dock/1 Slip,Dock,Dock Permit,Party Deck
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Waterbody name: Lanier
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage Length(50)
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Other
- Lot size dimensions: 174 x 50
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,918 | $47,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $303 | $3,636 |
| Property Taxes | $445 | $5,340 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $4,885 | $58,620 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2026-02-06 | Pending sale | $799,900 |
| 2025-11-03 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2025-11-03 | Listing removed | $829,900 |
| 2025-08-23 | Price change | $829,900 |
| 2025-06-14 | Listed for sale | $839,900 |
| 2023-10-16 | Listing removed | $769,000 |
| 2023-09-13 | Listed for sale | $769,000 |
| 2023-09-08 | Contingent | $769,000 |
| 2023-07-27 | Price change | $769,000 |
| 2023-06-09 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2023-04-25 | Price change | $829,000 |
| 2023-02-22 | Listed for sale | $839,000 |
| 2022-10-28 | Listing removed | $839,000 |
| 2022-10-08 | Price change | $839,000 |
| 2022-09-06 | Price change | $869,000 |
| 2022-08-17 | Price change | $879,000 |
| 2022-04-18 | Price change | $889,000 |
| 2022-01-21 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2021-10-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-10-14 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2021-09-17 | Price change | $750,000 |
| 2021-08-25 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
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