Designed by the original owner, an (architect) as a tree house on Lake Lanier. This one of a kind home is located on a deep-water lot, gentle walk to the single slip dock.The home is designed w/extensive decking creating several outdoor rooms perfect for entertaining, a circular stairs to the upper deck gives this home a true feeling of a tree house! The Gathering rm is open W/a cozy family rm, dining rm, kitchen & ½ bath. Two separate master bedrooms W/ full baths, 2 very large sleeping porches W/full baths, offering ample space for the entire family! Peaceful Setting!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ruby Brancato• Keller Williams Realty Community Partners
Bought with CHAD MILFORD• Bryan Properties
Source:FMLS #5995272
Redfin Estimate
$693,015
$324K since sold in May 2018$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 21.1% higher than the average sale price ($572K) of 6 comparable homes.
Designed by the original owner, an (architect) as a tree house on Lake Lanier. This one of a kind home is located on a deep-water lot, gentle walk to the single slip dock.The home is designed w/extensive decking creating several outdoor rooms perfect for entertaining, a circular stairs to the upper deck gives this home a true feeling of a tree house! The Gathering rm is open W/a cozy family rm, dining rm, kitchen & ½ bath. Two separate master bedrooms W/ full baths, 2 very large sleeping porches W/full baths, offering ample space for the entire family! Peaceful Setting!
Public Records
May 8, 2013
Sold
$250,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 1984
Sold
$42,200
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,644
$136,480 + $90,828
$227,308
2024
$3,644 (+6.1%)
$136,480 + $90,828
$227,308
2023
$3,433 (−16.3%)
$138,680 + $90,228
$228,908
2022
$4,103 (+12.4%)
$138,680 + $90,228
$228,908
2021
$3,651 (−3.9%)
$138,680 + $54,824
$193,504
2020
$3,800 (+7.9%)
$115,560 + $47,012
$162,572
2019
$3,523 (−5.0%)
$109,977 + $37,623
$147,600
2018
$3,709 (+20.4%)
$115,560 + $39,532
$155,092
2017
$3,081 (+15.9%)
$80,000 + $48,816
$128,816
2015
$2,658 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $41,145
$111,145
2014
$2,548 (+16.6%)
$70,000 + $34,454
$104,454
2013
$2,184 (+1.4%)
$56,000 + $29,551
$85,551
2012
$2,154 (−12.9%)
$56,000 + $32,717
$88,717
2010
$2,472
$70,000 + $36,456
$106,456
2009
$2,472
$70,000 + $40,196
$110,196
2008
$2,472
$70,000 + $40,196
$110,196
Tax history for 514 Laina Bennett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,644
$136,480 + $90,828
$227,308
2024
$3,644 (+6.1%)
$136,480 + $90,828
$227,308
2023
$3,433 (−16.3%)
$138,680 + $90,228
$228,908
2022
$4,103 (+12.4%)
$138,680 + $90,228
$228,908
2021
$3,651 (−3.9%)
$138,680 + $54,824
$193,504
2020
$3,800 (+7.9%)
$115,560 + $47,012
$162,572
2019
$3,523 (−5.0%)
$109,977 + $37,623
$147,600
2018
$3,709 (+20.4%)
$115,560 + $39,532
$155,092
2017
$3,081 (+15.9%)
$80,000 + $48,816
$128,816
2015
$2,658 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $41,145
$111,145
2014
$2,548 (+16.6%)
$70,000 + $34,454
$104,454
2013
$2,184 (+1.4%)
$56,000 + $29,551
$85,551
2012
$2,154 (−12.9%)
$56,000 + $32,717
$88,717
2010
$2,472
$70,000 + $36,456
$106,456
2009
$2,472
$70,000 + $40,196
$110,196
2008
$2,472
$70,000 + $40,196
$110,196
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
181 ft.
Lot depth
197 ft.
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,684
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dawson County
APN
L16 045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 18, 2025.
VCR
Vacation Cottage Restricted District
The VCR District has been removed.] No applications to rezone property to this district will be heard by the planning commission or the board of commissioners, however other public hearing applications and development permits within those districts shall be accepted. Vacation cottage restricted districts are areas where substantial investment in permanent residences has been and will be made.
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Loft, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Gas Grill
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Dock: Deepwater Access, Dock Permit, Single Slip
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 180
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating: Other
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $1,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Kilough
Middle Or Junior School: Dawson County
High School: Dawson County
Location Information
Directions: From GA-400 North to Rt on Jot Em Down, Left on Blue Ridge Overlook. At Hwy 53 cross over onto Warhill Park Rd. Sharp left on Liberty Church Rd, Slight Right to Laina Bennett Rd (Follow Directional Signs) home will be on the right. Drive was will circle around.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Dawson
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,684
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Dawson County
APN: L16 045
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 18, 2025
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Kilough Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Dawson County Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 6.0mi
5/10
Dawson County High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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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
3/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$659,000 – $797,000
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