LAKE LIFE WITHOUT LAKE PRICE, this fantastic 3BR/2BA well maintained home is located in the desirable North Hall School District and has views of Lake Lanier. This home is sold fully furnished, large living room with fireplace and wood burning stove, large laundry room, side entry garage, rocking chair front porch and large deck overlooking the lake. In a quite lake neighborhood with no HOA, cul-de-sac & private wooded .81 acre lot that has year round lake views an lake frontage. A must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ROBIN Cole• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by JOSHUA GRINDLE• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with ROBIN Cole• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #5983846
Redfin Estimate
$443,430
$225K since sold in April 2018$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 18.2% higher than the average sale price ($375K) of 6 comparable homes.
LAKE LIFE WITHOUT LAKE PRICE, this fantastic 3BR/2BA well maintained home is located in the desirable North Hall School District, absolute move in ready and has views of Lake Lanier. This home is being sold fully furnished, large living room with fireplace and wood burning stove, large laundry room, side entry garage, rocking chair front porch and large deck overlooking the lake. In a quite lake neighborhood with no HOA, cul-de-sac & private wooded .81 acre lot that has year round lake views an lake frontage. A must see.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1992
Sold
$100,100
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861 (−3.8%)
$35,160 + $88,384
$123,544
2024
$895 (+15.8%)
$35,160 + $88,384
$123,544
2023
$773 (−14.3%)
$28,640 + $80,184
$108,824
2022
$902 (−54.6%)
$28,640 + $75,944
$104,584
2021
$1,988 (+6.3%)
$38,160 + $60,544
$98,704
2020
$1,870 (+22.5%)
$38,160 + $55,664
$93,824
2019
$1,527 (+118.3%)
$36,796 + $50,604
$87,400
2018
$699 (+10.4%)
$29,280 + $35,476
$64,756
2017
$634 (+10.4%)
$29,280 + $32,476
$61,756
2016
$574 (+40.7%)
$29,280 + $32,476
$61,756
2014
$408 (−3.0%)
$93,800 + $32,476
$126,276
2013
$421 (+7.0%)
$13,177 + $28,098
$41,275
2012
$393 (−6.5%)
$13,177 + $28,098
$41,275
2010
$420
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
2009
$420 (−57.3%)
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
2008
$984
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
Tax history for 5256 Forest Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861 (−3.8%)
$35,160 + $88,384
$123,544
2024
$895 (+15.8%)
$35,160 + $88,384
$123,544
2023
$773 (−14.3%)
$28,640 + $80,184
$108,824
2022
$902 (−54.6%)
$28,640 + $75,944
$104,584
2021
$1,988 (+6.3%)
$38,160 + $60,544
$98,704
2020
$1,870 (+22.5%)
$38,160 + $55,664
$93,824
2019
$1,527 (+118.3%)
$36,796 + $50,604
$87,400
2018
$699 (+10.4%)
$29,280 + $35,476
$64,756
2017
$634 (+10.4%)
$29,280 + $32,476
$61,756
2016
$574 (+40.7%)
$29,280 + $32,476
$61,756
2014
$408 (−3.0%)
$93,800 + $32,476
$126,276
2013
$421 (+7.0%)
$13,177 + $28,098
$41,275
2012
$393 (−6.5%)
$13,177 + $28,098
$41,275
2010
$420
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
2009
$420 (−57.3%)
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
2008
$984
$15,448 + $32,774
$48,222
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
301 ft.
Lot depth
248 ft.
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,478
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hall County
APN
10132 000012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Great Room - 1 Story
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Cedar
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 100
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Mount Vernon
Middle Or Junior School: North Hall
High School: North Hall
Location Information
Directions: From Gainesville, Highway 60 North (Thompson Bridge) to RT on Mt. Vernon Rd to RT on Shirley Rd, LT on Highland Rd, Rt on Laurel Lane, RT on Forest Cove Rd, House is on the RT OR 400N to RT on Hwy 60, LT On Mt Vernon Road, RT on Shirley Road, LT on Highland Road, Right Laurel Lane, RT Forest Cove Rd
Road Surface Type: Paved
Hall
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,478
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Hall County
APN: 10132 000012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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North Hall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
North Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$422,000 – $510,000
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