Less than a mile from Lake Lanier, this spectacular country home has 2.64 acres of private, wooded land. Inside boasts of open concept living with hardwoods throughout, as well as all the bells and whistles. Outside there's an expansive front porch, dual entry driveway, rear screened-in porch with deck. There's room for a boat, a place to park your RV, and access to Vanns Tavern Park for your dock and ramp access to Lake Lanier. Very close to Royale Marina.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
2.64 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Attaway• Simple Showing, Inc.
Bought with Jessica McComis• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:FMLS #6665201
Redfin Estimate
$814,666
$355K since sold in February 2020$23K since October
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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($835K) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing 2.64 Acre Country Estate in beautiful North Forsyth County <1 mile from Lake Lanier. Forsyth County Schools! Dual entry driveway, country front porch. Rear deck and screen porch. All of the privacy of a wooded country estate with plenty of neighbors and friends nearby. Well water available for irrigation. Room to park your RV and/or Boat and room to add an additional garage. Vanns Tavern Park provides dock/ramp access to Lake Lanier. Port Royale Marina is just around the bend on the lake. Brand New Construction!! Gorgeous!!
FMLS #5771651
Apr 28, 2017
Sold
$425,000
$142/sq ft
Mar 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Feb 21, 2017
Price Changed
$445,000
$148/sq ft
Jan 2, 2017
Price Changed
$469,000
$156/sq ft
Nov 9, 2016
Listed
$483,900
$161/sq ft
Amazing 2.64 Acre Country Estate in beautiful North Forsyth County <1 mile from Lake Lanier. Forsyth County Schools! Dual entry driveway, country front porch. Rear deck and screen porch. All of the privacy of a wooded country estate with plenty of neighbors and friends nearby. Well water available for irrigation. Room to park your RV and/or Boat and room to add an additional garage. Vanns Tavern Park provides dock/ramp access to Lake Lanier. Port Royale Marina is just around the bend on the lake. Brand New Construction!! Gorgeous!!
GAMLS #8056699
Nov 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2016
Listed
$479,499
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 5, 2016
Sold
$123,000
$41/sq ft
GAMLS #8009273
Jul 15, 2016
Price Changed
$123,000
$41/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Sold
$123,000
$41/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2016
Price Changed
$133,000
$44/sq ft
Jun 1, 2016
Listed
$133,000
$44/sq ft
FMLS #5699012
Jul 12, 2016
Price Changed
$123,000
$41/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Price Changed
$133,000
$44/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Sold
$123,000
$41/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Contingent
—
May 31, 2016
Listed
$133,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,209 (−3.5%)
$107,080 + $222,700
$329,780
2025
$6,434 (+3.2%)
$107,080 + $222,700
$329,780
2024
$6,234 (+11.8%)
$96,096 + $226,888
$322,984
2023
$5,578 (+2.6%)
$68,640 + $202,492
$271,132
2022
$5,437 (+9.0%)
$47,520 + $168,644
$216,164
2021
$4,989 (−1.7%)
$46,040 + $137,960
$184,000
2020
$5,076 (+14.6%)
$47,520 + $136,292
$183,812
2019
$4,428 (−0.1%)
$26,400 + $133,732
$160,132
2018
$4,435 (+31.1%)
$26,400 + $133,972
$160,372
2017
$3,383 (+301.8%)
$26,400 + $95,496
$121,896
2016
$842 (+6.2%)
$22,440 + $7,920
$30,360
2014
$793 (−0.2%)
$22,440 + $7,520
$29,960
2013
$795 (−0.9%)
$22,440 + $7,520
$29,960
2012
$801 (−41.6%)
$22,440 + $7,720
$30,160
2011
$1,372 (−10.3%)
$47,520 + $13,120
$60,640
2010
$1,530 (+3.3%)
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
2009
$1,481
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
2008
$1,481
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
Tax history for 8825 Vanns Tavern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,209 (−3.5%)
$107,080 + $222,700
$329,780
2025
$6,434 (+3.2%)
$107,080 + $222,700
$329,780
2024
$6,234 (+11.8%)
$96,096 + $226,888
$322,984
2023
$5,578 (+2.6%)
$68,640 + $202,492
$271,132
2022
$5,437 (+9.0%)
$47,520 + $168,644
$216,164
2021
$4,989 (−1.7%)
$46,040 + $137,960
$184,000
2020
$5,076 (+14.6%)
$47,520 + $136,292
$183,812
2019
$4,428 (−0.1%)
$26,400 + $133,732
$160,132
2018
$4,435 (+31.1%)
$26,400 + $133,972
$160,372
2017
$3,383 (+301.8%)
$26,400 + $95,496
$121,896
2016
$842 (+6.2%)
$22,440 + $7,920
$30,360
2014
$793 (−0.2%)
$22,440 + $7,520
$29,960
2013
$795 (−0.9%)
$22,440 + $7,520
$29,960
2012
$801 (−41.6%)
$22,440 + $7,720
$30,160
2011
$1,372 (−10.3%)
$47,520 + $13,120
$60,640
2010
$1,530 (+3.3%)
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
2009
$1,481
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
2008
$1,481
$47,520 + $14,360
$61,880
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,692
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
320 008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.
Jun 17, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - swimming pool or spa
Pool and hot tub
Apr 3, 2017 • Final
Building (residential) - single family detached
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Game Room, Workshop
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Yard, Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
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: Chestatee
Middle Or Junior School: Little Mill
High School: North Forsyth
Location Information
Directions: Georgia 400 N to Browns Bridge Road. Turn Rt. 6.8 mi to Waldrip Cir, turn Rt. .2 miles to Vanns Tavern Rd. Turn Rt. .3 miles and 8825 Vanns Tavern is on the left right past Athens Park Rd.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Forsyth
Community Information
Community Features: Boating, Community Dock
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,692
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: —
County: Forsyth County
APN: 320 008
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chestatee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Little Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
East Forsyth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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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 103° 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$774,000 – $937,000
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