Gorgeous lakefront home with as flat of a walk to lake as you can find on Lanier. Very large rooms, open floorplan, vaulted and trey ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, all completely updated. Fabulous stacked stone fireplace in the family room & another on the terrace level. Newer party dock with views of big water. Master bath has his/hers sinks, jetted tub, sep shower, lots of storage. Home also has lovely landscaping, large dog kennel & places to store boat trailers. Terrace is partially finished w/ hvac, electrical, framing, plumb, & working fireplace.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.01 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by BEVERLY KNIGHT• Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Bought with Karen Nash• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #5019116
Redfin Estimate
$1,344,186
$656K since sold in September 2015$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 222.4% higher than the average sale price ($417K) of 6 comparable homes.
GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME W/ SGL SLP PTY ON GREAT WTR VERY FLAT WALK TO LAKE. OPEN FLRPLAN, 2 STACK STONE FPS, GRANITE CTRS. LG KENNEL FOR DOGS. BSMT IS SOMEWHAT
Public Records
Sep 21, 2015
Sold
$687,900
$143/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 2013
Sold
$560,000
$117/sq ft
FMLS #5019116
May 28, 2013
Price Changed
$560,000
$117/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2013
Price Changed
$599,000
$125/sq ft
May 24, 2013
Sold
$560,000
$117/sq ft
May 6, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2013
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2012
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2012
Price Changed
$599,000
$125/sq ft
May 11, 2012
Listed
$649,000
$135/sq ft
Gorgeous lakefront home with as flat of a walk to lake as you can find on Lanier. Very large rooms, open floorplan, vaulted and trey ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, all completely updated. Fabulous stacked stone fireplace in the family room & another on the terrace level. Newer party dock with views of big water. Master bath has his/hers sinks, jetted tub, sep shower, lots of storage. Home also has lovely landscaping, large dog kennel & places to store boat trailers. Terrace is partially finished w/ hvac, electrical, framing, plumb, & working fireplace.
GAMLS #3116282
Feb 23, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2011
Listed
$695,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1995
Sold
$335,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,919 (+0.4%)
$282,540 + $247,864
$530,404
2024
$9,884 (+14.6%)
$227,272 + $254,500
$481,772
2023
$8,625 (−3.0%)
$190,300 + $232,016
$422,316
2022
$8,895 (+10.6%)
$156,160 + $216,728
$372,888
2021
$8,040 (−2.0%)
$148,500 + $164,896
$313,396
2020
$8,206 (+6.8%)
$148,500 + $172,948
$321,448
2019
$7,683 (+4.7%)
$148,500 + $149,872
$298,372
2018
$7,340 (−2.0%)
$148,500 + $132,280
$280,780
2017
$7,488 (+8.3%)
$148,500 + $137,948
$286,448
2016
$6,916 (+385.7%)
$121,500 + $137,948
$259,448
2014
$1,424 (−68.8%)
$121,500 + $99,580
$221,080
2013
$4,570 (−5.7%)
$90,000 + $86,584
$176,584
2012
$4,844 (−0.2%)
$120,000 + $70,000
$190,000
2011
$4,853 (−2.9%)
$120,000 + $70,000
$190,000
2010
$4,998 (+2.4%)
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
2009
$4,882
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
2008
$4,882
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
Tax history for 8995 Vanns Tavern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,919 (+0.4%)
$282,540 + $247,864
$530,404
2024
$9,884 (+14.6%)
$227,272 + $254,500
$481,772
2023
$8,625 (−3.0%)
$190,300 + $232,016
$422,316
2022
$8,895 (+10.6%)
$156,160 + $216,728
$372,888
2021
$8,040 (−2.0%)
$148,500 + $164,896
$313,396
2020
$8,206 (+6.8%)
$148,500 + $172,948
$321,448
2019
$7,683 (+4.7%)
$148,500 + $149,872
$298,372
2018
$7,340 (−2.0%)
$148,500 + $132,280
$280,780
2017
$7,488 (+8.3%)
$148,500 + $137,948
$286,448
2016
$6,916 (+385.7%)
$121,500 + $137,948
$259,448
2014
$1,424 (−68.8%)
$121,500 + $99,580
$221,080
2013
$4,570 (−5.7%)
$90,000 + $86,584
$176,584
2012
$4,844 (−0.2%)
$120,000 + $70,000
$190,000
2011
$4,853 (−2.9%)
$120,000 + $70,000
$190,000
2010
$4,998 (+2.4%)
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
2009
$4,882
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
2008
$4,882
$120,000 + $97,916
$217,916
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 12, 2019 • Final
Building (residential) -addition
Work on a deck and stairs.
Addition
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,401
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WINDSONG
Living Sq. Ft: 4,802
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,401
Building Sq. Ft: 4,802
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 14-1 1180 LT 1-2 PH 1 WINDS ONG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Finished Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 504
Garage / Carport Type: Finished
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,556
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 2.01
Zoning Code: R2R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Waterfront
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 001
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,802
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Forsyth County
APN: 308 206
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Chestatee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
Little Mill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
East Forsyth High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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
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
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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