DEAL OF A LIFETIME, PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! 3BR, 2BA LAKEFRONT HOME IN FORSYTH JUST MINUTES FROM GA 400. SOUGHT-AFTER 4-MILE CREEK AREA OF LAKE LANIER. PARTIALLY UPDADTED W/ NEW FLRS, DECK, EXTERIOR PAINT, +OTHER UPGRADES. EASY WALK TO LAKE, GOOD WATER, QUIET SECLUDED LOT, NICE VIEWS, SGL SLIP DOCK. EXPECTING QUICK SALE SO DON'T WAIT. FANTASTIC VALUE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by BEVERLY KNIGHT• Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Bought with Cheryl Brodnax• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #5382614
Redfin Estimate
$640,153
$315K since sold in February 2015$22K since October
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This home's estimate is 58.9% higher than the average sale price ($403K) of 6 comparable homes.
DEAL OF A LIFETIME, PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! 3BR, 2BA LAKEFRONT HOME IN FORSYTH JUST MINUTES FROM GA 400. SOUGHT-AFTER 4-MILE CREEK AREA OF LAKE LANIER. PARTIALLY UPDADTED W/ NEW FLRS, DECK, EXTERIOR PAINT, +OTHER UPGRADES. EASY WALK TO LAKE, GOOD WATER, QUIET SECLUDED LOT, NICE VIEWS, SGL SLIP DOCK. EXPECTING QUICK SALE SO DON'T WAIT. FANTASTIC VALUE!
Public Records
May 24, 2001
Sold
$160,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,032 (−2.1%)
$168,000 + $102,648
$270,648
2024
$6,163 (+1.9%)
$140,000 + $105,972
$245,972
2023
$6,051 (+32.6%)
$160,000 + $85,836
$245,836
2022
$4,564 (+2.7%)
$100,000 + $71,500
$171,500
2021
$4,446 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $60,992
$160,992
2020
$4,359 (+0.1%)
$100,000 + $57,864
$157,864
2019
$4,354 (+32.8%)
$100,000 + $57,456
$157,456
2018
$3,278 (+4.7%)
$72,000 + $46,528
$118,528
2017
$3,132
$72,000 + $40,848
$112,848
2016
$3,131 (+17.0%)
$72,000 + $40,848
$112,848
2014
$2,675 (+12.7%)
$72,000 + $29,056
$101,056
2013
$2,373 (−0.5%)
$72,000 + $29,056
$101,056
2012
$2,386 (−0.5%)
$72,000 + $29,448
$101,448
2011
$2,399 (+6.6%)
$72,000 + $29,876
$101,876
2010
$2,251 (+1.7%)
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
2009
$2,214
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
2008
$2,214
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
Tax history for 8970 Athens Park Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,032 (−2.1%)
$168,000 + $102,648
$270,648
2024
$6,163 (+1.9%)
$140,000 + $105,972
$245,972
2023
$6,051 (+32.6%)
$160,000 + $85,836
$245,836
2022
$4,564 (+2.7%)
$100,000 + $71,500
$171,500
2021
$4,446 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $60,992
$160,992
2020
$4,359 (+0.1%)
$100,000 + $57,864
$157,864
2019
$4,354 (+32.8%)
$100,000 + $57,456
$157,456
2018
$3,278 (+4.7%)
$72,000 + $46,528
$118,528
2017
$3,132
$72,000 + $40,848
$112,848
2016
$3,131 (+17.0%)
$72,000 + $40,848
$112,848
2014
$2,675 (+12.7%)
$72,000 + $29,056
$101,056
2013
$2,373 (−0.5%)
$72,000 + $29,056
$101,056
2012
$2,386 (−0.5%)
$72,000 + $29,448
$101,448
2011
$2,399 (+6.6%)
$72,000 + $29,876
$101,876
2010
$2,251 (+1.7%)
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
2009
$2,214
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
2008
$2,214
$72,000 + $32,128
$104,128
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
253 ft.
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,834
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Forsyth County
APN
320 012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Directions: FM ATL: GA 400N. RT ON BROWNS BRIDGE (HWY369). RIGHT ON WALDRIP CIRCLE. RT ON VANNS TAVERN. LEFT ON ATHENS PARK. HOME IS DOWN A LONG PICTURESQUE DRIVEWAY. DON'T GO TO THE HOUSE AT THE STREET(NOT THE ONE)
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Forsyth
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,834
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Forsyth County
APN: 320 012
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chestatee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Little Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
East Forsyth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$609,000 – $737,000
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