There's much more than meets the eye in this timeless Longstreet Hills classic. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the main residence features formal living and dining rooms, a chef's kitchen that opens seamlessly to a spacious family room, two bedrooms, and two-and-a-half bathrooms on the main level. The finished terrace level expands the living space with a second family room featuring a wet bar, an additional bedroom, a flexible bonus room ideal for a gym, or hobby space, and a full bathroom. Exceptional details throughout include beautiful hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, custom built-in closets, and stainless steel appliances. A covered breezeway connects the home to a three-car garage topped by a private one-bedroom, one-bath apartment complete with a full kitchen, fireplace, and laundry room, perfect for guests or extended family. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, where a brick outdoor fireplace, built-in grill, and shaded garden paths create inviting spaces for entertaining or relaxing in a peaceful setting. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Gainesville, shopping, dining, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and I-985, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your private tour today to experience everything this remarkable home has to offer. This home is estate-owned, no disclosures from seller. The upper bedroom and bathroom are located above the garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Beverly Filson• Candler Real Estate Group, LLC
Riverside South, located between Lake Lanier and downtown Gainesville, is a residential and lakeside Gainesville neighborhood with wooded coves and winding shoreline roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Lanier Olympic Park entrance on Clarks Bridge Road, where rowing shells, trail traffic, and weekend regatta energy set the tone. Homes lean toward lake-oriented builds with broad decks, screened porches, and long driveways tucked into mature trees. Water access and pocket docks shape daily rhythms more than storefront blocks. Lake Lanier Olympic Park and the adjacent trails provide a strong outdoor backbone. The setting feels quiet, with most errands and dining centered a short drive away in Gainesville’s commercial corridors.
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Market insights
1281 Springdale Rd · $1,050,000
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,050,000
Median sale price in this area is $421,376. (60% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Crown molding
Recessed lighting
Tray ceilings
Walk-in closets
Wet bar
Insulated windows
No common walls
Five fireplaces (brick; located in family room, great room and other rooms)
Bedrooms
Oversized master suite
Master on main
Two main-level bedrooms
One lower-level bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Two main-level bathrooms (including one half bath)
One lower-level full bathroom
Master bath with double shower, double vanity and separate tub/shower
Kitchen
Kitchen island
White cabinets
Solid surface counters
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen / breakfast area
Breakfast bar
View to family room
Appliances: Gas range, double oven, microwave, dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood
Luxury vinyl
Tile
Brick flooring accents
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private courtyard
Private yard
Rain gutters
Rear stairs
Covered front porch, rear porch and patio
Deck and breezeway
Brick and wood fencing
Carriage house / second residence on property
Home design
Three or more levels
Brick and other construction
Composition roof
Resale condition
Parking
Attached, covered garage with 3 spaces
Level driveway
Open parking available
Construction
Brick construction
Composition roof
Basement: daylight, finished with finished bath and interior entry
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
110-volt electric
Cable available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Electricity available
HOA & community
Near public transport, schools, shopping and trails/greenway
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
There's much more than meets the eye in this timeless Longstreet Hills classic. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the main residence features formal living and dining rooms, a chef's kitchen that opens seamlessly to a spacious family room, two bedrooms, and two-and-a-half bathrooms on the main level. The finished terrace level expands the living space with a second family room featuring a wet bar, an additional bedroom, a flexible bonus room ideal for a gym, or hobby space, and a full bathroom. Exceptional details throughout include beautiful hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, custom built-in closets, and stainless steel appliances. A covered breezeway connects the home to a three-car garage topped by a private one-bedroom, one-bath apartment complete with a full kitchen, fireplace, and laundry room, perfect for guests or extended family. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, where a brick outdoor fireplace, built-in grill, and shaded garden paths create inviting spaces for entertaining or relaxing in a peaceful setting. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Gainesville, shopping, dining, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and I-985, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your private tour today to experience everything this remarkable home has to offer. This home is estate-owned, no disclosures from seller. The upper bedroom and bathroom are located above the garage.
Public Records
Mar 2, 1998
Sold
$250,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$928 (−3.2%)
$71,120 + $292,760
$363,880
2024
$958 (+0.9%)
$71,120 + $292,760
$363,880
2023
$949 (−9.5%)
$51,520 + $202,360
$253,880
2022
$1,049 (+2.9%)
$67,880 + $186,280
$254,160
2021
$1,020 (−60.5%)
$52,760 + $171,960
$224,720
2020
$2,581 (−11.7%)
$34,280 + $163,640
$197,920
2019
$2,924 (+0.8%)
$71,960 + $138,120
$210,080
2018
$2,901 (+9.2%)
$71,960 + $131,120
$203,080
2017
$2,655 (+29.6%)
$71,960 + $120,600
$192,560
2016
$2,049 (−58.0%)
$71,960 + $120,600
$192,560
2014
$4,883 (+410.6%)
$18,680 + $132,704
$151,384
2013
$956 (−78.5%)
$18,711 + $132,704
$151,415
2012
$4,453 (−4.6%)
$18,711 + $116,318
$135,029
2010
$4,667 (+404.5%)
$23,388 + $120,937
$144,325
2009
$925 (+6.0%)
$23,388 + $120,937
$144,325
2008
$873
$23,388 + $120,937
$144,325
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
193 ft.
Lot depth
235 ft.
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,355
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,355
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hall County
APN
01066 003019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-I
Residential District
The R-I Residential District is established to provide areas of primarily low- to moderate-density, single-family residential development along with other uses that are compatible with a residential environment such as recreational, educational, and religious facilities. This district is intended to implement the city comprehensive plan's suburban, medium-density residential future land use category with a density not to exceed 2 dwelling units per acre. This district is also intended to provide for new, high-quality infill residential development that maintains community character, and ensures stable, long-term property values and neighborhoods, at higher densities than the base density of the zoning district, subject to compatibility standards and/or pursuant to a specific neighborhood plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gainesville, GA • 30501
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1281 Springdale Rd
$1,005,973
$44K under list price of $1.05M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $448K to $950K.