This incredible spacious ranch home offers so many sought-after features! Located in the highly coveted Deer Creek Shores Community at Lake Lanier, some of the many highlights of this home include a 20x40 in-ground saltwater pool, a semi-circle driveway, a separate long driveway that provides direct access to the finished basement level, AND the 440 sq. ft storage barn, and a fully fenced back yard. This home is the perfect layout for family living and entertaining! Upon entry, you're greeted into a beautiful foyer, leading to either the living area with fireplace or the large front room / second living room. It offers an elegant separate dining room, a huge kitchen with granite counters, white cabinets, and stainless appliances, then a sun-soaked breakfast space overlooking the landscaped backyard, or walk right out onto the back deck and have your morning coffee or your evening cocktail looking over your tranquil greenspace. I can't wait for you to see the fully finished basement which offers 2 bedrooms, a living room with a working fireplace, a full bathroom, storage room/media room and yes there is a perfect space to put in a kitchenette right off the pool deck. So much more to see including the recently updated Master Suite Bathroom! All of this wrapped inside a gorgeous 4 sided brick home with fantastic curb appeal! Easy access to Hwy 400, Northside Forsyth Hospital, and the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains. Brand new East Forsyth High School! No direct Lake access from the property but Young Deer Park/Boat Launch is right around the corner. PLENTY of space to park your boat/ toys in the separate drive / storage barn. The famous Shady Grove Campground is closeby as well where you can get a walking pass from the County and utilize it for your walk/runs/cycling. Just the perfect location with amazing amenities nearby. You will fall in love!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by CHERIE EDMUNDS• Century 21 Results
Bought with Bree Nagode• EXP Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7012156
Redfin Estimate
$865,689
$116K since sold in May 2022$7,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 37.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.
Unicorn Alert! This incredible home offers so many sought-after features! Located in the highly coveted Deer Creek Shores Community at Lake Lanier, some of the many highlights of this home include a 20x40 in-ground saltwater pool, a semi-circle driveway, a separate long driveway that provides direct access to the finished basement level, AND the 440 sq. ft storage barn, and a fully fenced back yard. This home is the perfect layout for family living and entertaining! Upon entry, you're greeted into a beautiful foyer, leading to either the living area with fireplace or the large front room / second living room. It offers an elegant separate dining room, a huge kitchen with granite counters, white cabinets, and stainless appliances, then a sun-soaked breakfast space overlooking the landscaped backyard, or walk right out onto the back deck and have your morning coffee or your evening cocktail looking over your tranquil greenspace. I can't wait for you to see the fully finished basement which offers 2 bedrooms, a living room with a working fireplace, a full bathroom, storage room/media room and yes there is a perfect space to put in a kitchenette right off the pool deck. So much more to see including the recently updated Master Suite Bathroom! All of this wrapped inside a gorgeous 4 sided brick home with fantastic curb appeal! Easy access to Hwy 400, Northside Forsyth Hospital, and the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains. No direct Lake access from the property but Young Deer Park/Boat Launch is right around the corner. PLENTY of space to park your boat/ toys in the separate drive / storage barn. The famous Shady Grove Campground is closeby as well where you can get a walking pass from the County and utilize it for your walk/runs/cycling. Just the perfect location with amazing amenities nearby. You will fall in love!
FMLS #3646873
Mar 28, 2008
Sold
$312,000
$52/sq ft
Feb 2, 2008
Listed
$327,750
$55/sq ft
FORECLOSURE! HUGE BRICK RANCH, FULL FIN. BASEMENT, ON 2.26 AC. FORMAL LIVING & DINING, FAMILY ROOM, 2 FP, SOLAR HEAT I/G POOL. 22X22 OUTBUILDING. BOAT/RV STORAGE. REAL VALUE IN QUIET LAKE N'HOOD. MINUTES TO 400. PRE-APP/POF W/ OFFER. A DEAL!!
FMLS #3286793
Jan 26, 2007
Sold
$399,900
$67/sq ft
Jun 9, 2006
Listed
$379,900
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 1999
Sold
$249,900
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 1996
Sold
$188,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,952 (+16.4%)
$50,732 + $302,044
$352,776
2024
$6,830 (+4.6%)
$50,732 + $302,044
$352,776
2023
$6,531 (+359.5%)
$37,620 + $252,380
$290,000
2022
$1,421 (+3.9%)
$29,072 + $243,652
$272,724
2021
$1,369 (−74.2%)
$21,376 + $194,592
$215,968
2020
$5,303 (−4.3%)
$16,076 + $185,892
$201,968
2019
$5,539 (+6.5%)
$28,000 + $184,988
$212,988
2018
$5,199 (+10.9%)
$28,000 + $168,052
$196,052
2017
$4,688 (+1.2%)
$28,000 + $144,060
$172,060
2016
$4,632 (+13.3%)
$26,000 + $144,060
$170,060
2014
$4,087 (+0.3%)
$26,000 + $131,684
$157,684
2013
$4,075 (−1.2%)
$26,000 + $130,924
$156,924
2012
$4,123 (−3.6%)
$26,000 + $132,444
$158,444
2011
$4,277 (+0.5%)
$30,000 + $133,960
$163,960
2010
$4,256 (+3.1%)
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
2009
$4,127
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
2008
$4,127
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
Tax history for 7640 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,952 (+16.4%)
$50,732 + $302,044
$352,776
2024
$6,830 (+4.6%)
$50,732 + $302,044
$352,776
2023
$6,531 (+359.5%)
$37,620 + $252,380
$290,000
2022
$1,421 (+3.9%)
$29,072 + $243,652
$272,724
2021
$1,369 (−74.2%)
$21,376 + $194,592
$215,968
2020
$5,303 (−4.3%)
$16,076 + $185,892
$201,968
2019
$5,539 (+6.5%)
$28,000 + $184,988
$212,988
2018
$5,199 (+10.9%)
$28,000 + $168,052
$196,052
2017
$4,688 (+1.2%)
$28,000 + $144,060
$172,060
2016
$4,632 (+13.3%)
$26,000 + $144,060
$170,060
2014
$4,087 (+0.3%)
$26,000 + $131,684
$157,684
2013
$4,075 (−1.2%)
$26,000 + $130,924
$156,924
2012
$4,123 (−3.6%)
$26,000 + $132,444
$158,444
2011
$4,277 (+0.5%)
$30,000 + $133,960
$163,960
2010
$4,256 (+3.1%)
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
2009
$4,127
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
2008
$4,127
$34,000 + $141,632
$175,632
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,974
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,974
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Storage
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water, Vinyl
Other Structures: Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Chattahoochee - Forsyth
Middle Or Junior School: Little Mill
High School: East Forsyth
Location Information
Directions: HWY 369 TO SHADY GROVE RD. GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE END AND TURN RIGHT. GO ABOUT 2 MILES, ENTER DEER CREEK SHORES, TURN LEFT ONTO CHESTNUT HILL.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Community Information
Community Features: Boating
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,948
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Forsyth County
APN: 260 027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Little Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
East Forsyth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cumming, GA • 30041
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$823,000 – $996,000
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