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1146 Lakeshore Drive; Gainesville, GA 30501

$369,500

Do you love to garden? This yard has a little of everything with new stuff popping up each season! This lovely ranch home is conveniently located minutes from downtown Gainesville, and the lot backs up to Lake Lanier, Corp of Engineer property, so privacy and nature abounds off the decks! Fenced garden area in back opens to natural environment which is a steady supply of entertainment watching the deer and wildlife. This stepless ranch is perfect for multi-generational living or roommates due to 2 private side entries from both deck levels. Totally updated on the main level in 2018 with 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen, flooring, lighting, fixtures, and new windows throughout. This home is filled with character inside and out with an open floor plan. Walls of windows allowing natural light to enhance the rooms! The current owner has improved it even more with new roof, gutters, hot water heater, and a sliding door to the deck to name just a few improvements! A list of the improvements is available upon request. All stainless appliances, washer/dryer, and freezer are included too. The fireplace is a beautiful focal point in the living room with a wall of windows overlooking nature. The fireplace is not in use, but a ventless insert could be added. Handicap accessible to both the main entrance and the side deck. Rare, brick covered patio at side entrance from carport, plus a nice studio/workshop/storage area under the 2-car carport with huge window overlooking back deck and nature. Private backyard that abuts Corp property, so you can walk to the lake for fishing or kayaking. No HOA, so bring your lake toys! Partially finished basement with 2 BR & 1 shower bathroom plus a huge laundry room with washer/dryer/freezer included. Lots of storage, large bonus/exercise room (equipment included), long storm/safe room, and even a gated pet area for those cold winter nights. Downstairs is perfect for home office, studio and shop area. Outside there is a like-new multi-level deck overlooking the private backyard. Lush landscaping, landscape lighting and drip lines throughout some of the flower beds. Very convenient to shopping, downtown Gainesville, community parks on Lake Lanier, walking, tennis, playgrounds and other activities. Easy to show, fast closing possible! Call today to preview!
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Centennial Arts Academy
  • Middle School: Gainesville East
  • High School: Gainesville
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 5
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath Features: Shower Only

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

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    Centennial Arts Academy

    852 CENTURY PLACE; Gainesville, GA 30501
    Public PK-5th  |  831 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 876th
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    Gainesville High School

    830 CENTURY PLACE; Gainesville, GA 30501
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,125 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 302nd

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Listing information last updated on June 11, 2026