Off market may 2019 for $975K

$1,769,859

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,663/mo

•

6,596

sq ft

8981 Vanns Tavern Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

About this home

A must see one of kind home on Lanier! Priced under appraisal. Vacation lifestyle - Large updated home with year round views of Lake Lanier. Master on main, gourmet kitchen, full in-law suite and easy walk to double slip dock on deep water. Great for entertaining or family retreat. All bedrooms are suites with own bath, large viewing decks for outdoor entertaining. 3 car garage and lots of additional parking. Driveway access to basement workshop and covered golf cart parking. Great location, convenient to south lake hot spots and Forsyth county taxes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Sammy Thieme • REMAX Around Atlanta

Bought with Brian Canty • Realty Professionals, Inc.

Source:FMLS #6516170

Redfin Estimate

$1,769,859

$795K since sold in May 2019$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 149.5% higher than the average sale price ($709K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,560,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,054 sq ft
8190 Old Mill Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$429,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,710 sq ft
7730 Bethel Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$665,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,162 sq ft
8460 Bethel Ridge Ct, Gainesville, GA 30506
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$525,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,789 sq ft
7620 Paces Ln, Gainesville, GA 30506
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$515,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,914 sq ft
7540 Timberline Overlook, Cumming, GA 30041
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$561,500
F
5 beds4 baths2,671 sq ft
7635 Finley Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Market trends in 30506, GA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$460K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

202

9 MoM

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Sale history for 8981 Vanns Tavern Rd

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #6516170

May 15, 2019

Sold

$975,000

$148/sq ft

Apr 9, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 26, 2019

Relisted

—

Mar 17, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 8, 2019

Listed

$995,000

$151/sq ft

GAMLS #8540327

May 15, 2019

Sold

$975,000

$148/sq ft

Apr 9, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 28, 2019

Relisted

—

Mar 17, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 8, 2019

Listed

$995,000

$151/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 16, 2013

Sold

$489,000

$74/sq ft

GAMLS #7144613

Sep 26, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 2013

Sold

$489,000

$74/sq ft

Aug 29, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2013

Listed

$489,000

$74/sq ft

Lake front home with NO HOA.. Master on Main with an In Law Ste on main that has a walk in shower. Home sits from back from the street and has a lot of privacy. The basement is partially finished with a large bedroom, full bath, recreation room and attic above the 3 car garage is also unfinished. Viewing deck above the keeping room to enjoy year round view of the lake. Dock permit for a single slip dock. Byr to pay a $75 Doc prep fee @ clsg.

FMLS #5187392

Sep 13, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 2013

Sold

$489,000

$74/sq ft

Sep 6, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 29, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 21, 2013

Listed

$489,000

$74/sq ft

GAMLS #3290375

Nov 8, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2012

Listed

$515,000

$78/sq ft

GAMLS #3143934

Jul 20, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2012

Price Changed

$480,000

$73/sq ft

Mar 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Mar 8, 2012

Price Changed

$500,000

$76/sq ft

Mar 6, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 28, 2011

Listed

$526,000

$80/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,930 (+14.7%)

$200,000 + $360,072

$560,072

2023

$10,402 (−5.1%)

$160,000 + $320,312

$480,312

2022

$10,965 (+18.7%)

$140,000 + $299,864

$439,864

2021

$9,240 (−2.5%)

$110,000 + $227,868

$337,868

2020

$9,474 (+35.9%)

$110,000 + $236,360

$346,360

2019

$6,973 (+1.1%)

$110,000 + $156,240

$266,240

2018

$6,897 (+3.7%)

$110,000 + $151,792

$261,792

2017

$6,651 (+6.8%)

$110,000 + $138,936

$248,936

2016

$6,228 (+22.3%)

$90,000 + $138,936

$228,936

2014

$5,091 (−14.0%)

$81,000 + $114,600

$195,600

2013

$5,922 (−12.6%)

$90,000 + $133,252

$223,252

2012

$6,771 (+8.0%)

$120,000 + $134,812

$254,812

2011

$6,267 (+5.8%)

$120,000 + $136,332

$256,332

2010

$5,925 (+2.1%)

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

2009

$5,806

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

2008

$5,806

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

Tax history for 8981 Vanns Tavern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,930 (+14.7%)

$200,000 + $360,072

$560,072

2023

$10,402 (−5.1%)

$160,000 + $320,312

$480,312

2022

$10,965 (+18.7%)

$140,000 + $299,864

$439,864

2021

$9,240 (−2.5%)

$110,000 + $227,868

$337,868

2020

$9,474 (+35.9%)

$110,000 + $236,360

$346,360

2019

$6,973 (+1.1%)

$110,000 + $156,240

$266,240

2018

$6,897 (+3.7%)

$110,000 + $151,792

$261,792

2017

$6,651 (+6.8%)

$110,000 + $138,936

$248,936

2016

$6,228 (+22.3%)

$90,000 + $138,936

$228,936

2014

$5,091 (−14.0%)

$81,000 + $114,600

$195,600

2013

$5,922 (−12.6%)

$90,000 + $133,252

$223,252

2012

$6,771 (+8.0%)

$120,000 + $134,812

$254,812

2011

$6,267 (+5.8%)

$120,000 + $136,332

$256,332

2010

$5,925 (+2.1%)

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

2009

$5,806

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

2008

$5,806

$120,000 + $144,004

$264,004

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,534

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Forsyth County

APN

308 211

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Storage
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Other Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Keeping Room,Kitchen Island,Second Kitchen,Stone Counters
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Library, Office, Sun Room, Workshop
Basement: Boat Door, Daylight, Driveway Access, Finished, Finished Bath, Full

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Dock: Covered/2 Slips, Deepwater Access, Party Deck
Other Equipment: Generator, Intercom, Irrigation Equipment

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 101

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Propane, Zoned
Water Source: Well
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Chestatee
Middle Or Junior School: North Forsyth
High School: North Forsyth

Location Information
Directions: From 400N take right on Hwy 306 exit. Right on Hwy 369 (Browns Bridge Rd), 6 mi to R on Waldrip Circle, continue onto Vanns Tavern Rd, home on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Highway
Forsyth

Community Information
Community Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,534
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Forsyth County
APN: 308 211

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

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Schools

Chestatee Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi

6/10

Little Mill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

5/10

East Forsyth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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

11% 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

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Home values near 8981 Vanns Tavern Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8990 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4786 Sq. Ft.	$682,237
8980 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$439,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
9020 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$287,173
8970 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2360 Sq. Ft.	$463,564

Address	Redfin Estimate
8940 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 964 Sq. Ft.	$308,846
8893 Vanns Tavern Road, Gainesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1601 Sq. Ft.	$416,842

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