Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Buyers On The Purchase Of This Truly Unique, Custom Log Home In Gainesville On Lake Lanier!

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Buyers On The Purchase Of This Truly Unique, Custom Log Home In Gainesville On Lake Lanier!


This incredible waterfront Lake Lanier home at 9170 Bay Pointe Drive in Gainesville is indeed a true Lake resort! This one-of-a-kind property was located on a point lot and had the perfect private setting of tranquility and gorgeous sunset views.


A close level walk to the water and a grandfathered boathouse with party deck were only some of the features that our buyers were able to obtain. The shoreline of the property was completely lined with riprap and the deep Lake Lanier waters had a phenomenal crystal blue color.


This wonderful log home was originally built in 1996 as a custom-built home constructed of hand hewn logs from Montana along with stone for the base foundation. The home featured a two-story great room with a large stone fireplace, a master retreat with fireplace, a terrace level with a second kitchen and much more. There was a tremendous sun room off of the kitchen and a loft area that served as a billiards room. There was even a fun, sandy volleyball arena right in the side yard overlooking the lake!


The home was listed with 7106 ft.² on 0.68 acres.  There were five large bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath in the home.  With the master bedroom on the main level and a terrace level that could serve as an in law suite, this home had loads of room and lots of storage for our clients who had a big family! There were lake views from virtually every room of the home and the setting of the property was simply as peaceful as they come.

The property was originally listed by Sheila Davis with the Norton agency at a price of $1,150,000. We were able to snag the property quickly for our clients after only 23 days on market and closed on the sale on July 1, 2015. What a perfect fit for our Lake Lanier clients! This property will surely serve our clients as a fantastic, lakefront full-time residence for years to come with its truly unique Lake Lanier waterfront setting! Many thanks to Sheila Davis of the Norton Agency for her expert service in representing the sellers in this transaction.



Are you looking for the perfect Lake Lanier property for your family? We can help you find your dream home and professionally guide you through the transaction from initial offer to the closing of the sale!  Please contact us and let us find your ultimate dream home on the waterfront here at Lake Lanier!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Friday, July 03, 2015

Our Newest Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Listing Is The Quintessential Lake Lanier Cabin & The Perfect Lake Hideaway! Come Home To 344 Tom McGinnis Road On Lake Lanier In Dawsonville!

I have to admit that I'm an old softy when it comes to Lake Lanier cottages and cabins from the early days of North Georgia and the historic homes of the 1950's, 60's and 70's.  That's especially true of the classic historic homes here at Lake Lanier!  So when we recently listed 344 Sam's Road, my love of this place, its privacy and history just lured me in!

Take a look at this fantastic representation of a true Lake Lanier cabin originating from that bygone era!  Come fall in love with this charming Lake Lanier cottage with over 1.7 acres of private land, Lake Lanier views and a peaceful waterfront setting which can be enjoyed while relaxing on the spectacular 24X32 foot covered, single-slip dock with party deck.  All of it located on one of the most scenic areas of Lake Lanier at Thompson Creek in Dawsonville, and just a short boat ride away from Athens Boat Club!




This perfectly maintained home includes three bedrooms and 2 full baths on a finished basement with a one car drive under garage.  Complete with hardwood floors, classic tongue and groove ceilings, exposed beams, an incredibly enjoyable screened porch, and a lake setting with vista views to die for! This traditional, classic, historic home has been meticulously maintained and excels in providing all of the joys of true Lake Lanier living!  The way it was supposed to be, the way it was in the early days when this delightful cabin was built in the early 1960's... Come enjoy the experiences at this one of a kind lake home!

View the full property listing details below!

Property Listings

344 TOM MCGINNIS Road
Dawsonville, GA
MLS Number: 5562950
Listing Price: $425,000
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Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

A Couple Of Fun & Interesting Videos On Lake Lanier Area Dining Options! Check Out The Area Wineries Too!

If you love dining out as much as I do, you will love these videos that are produced by Explore Georgia.  The latest one takes you to two Northeast Georgia restaurants that are committed to serving local, seasonal food! I'm a fan of any restaurant that takes on this commitment!
The first video focuses on Two Dog Cafe, a local favorite in downtown Gainesville and additionally on Antebellum, a nearby sensation in Flowery Branch. 





This second video below, takes you to Georgia Wine Country just north of Lake Lanier in Dahlonega. Two fun videos from Explore Georgia! Check out the fun by tuning into each video! Enjoy the weekend!






Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients On The Purchase Of This Incredible Waterfront Home At Thompson Creek On Lake Lanier!

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyer Clients On The Purchase Of This Incredible Waterfront Home!

1886 Kilough Church Road in Dawsonville On Lake Lanier

The single-slip covered dock with party deck and boat hoist!

Open kitchen and dining area with hardwood floors!

Bright secondary bedroom!

Another relaxing bedroom!

View of Lake Lanier and the dock from the upstairs deck off of the master bedroom!

Located in the highly desirable Kilough Church Road area of Dawsonville, our Lake Lanier home buyers got an excellent property at 1886 Kilough Church Road, which was originally listed at $474,900. Located in the cul-de-sac and on a point lot, this property had a level walk, grass to the waters edge, and tremendous views of excellent deep water along Thompson Creek at Lake Lanier!





The Home included three bedrooms and three full baths. It was originally built in 1981 as a cottage in the upscale lake neighborhood of Sunrise. This was a two story home with hardiplank exterior, lots of hardwood floors, an open kitchen and tremendous views of the lake from the great room and from the big screen porch out back. The master bedroom was located on the second floor in the back of the home, and had a large deck also overlooking the lake!  The neighborhood of Sunrise provided another unique feature in that there is a homeowners association in place and there is access to tennis courts and an outdoor pavilion. 

This home was built on an approximate one third acre lot with very few trees, except for a few hardwoods that provided some very nice shade areas for sitting out on the back lawn. With a setting like this one, you never wanted to leave!  So our clients elected to stay!  Even after establishing the contract to purchase, the home continued to get many desperate inquiries and verbal offers which proved a testament to the incredible lake setting of the property.  

I would like to extend a big thank you to Terry Cooksey with Harry Norman Realtors for his skilled service in representing the sellers in this transaction!  Terry was always polite and easy to work with! That always makes it easier for us when we represent our buyers at Lake Lanier!

Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales Update For June! Let's Take An Early Look At This Month's Activity!

Today, we took a close, quick look at June Lake Lanier home sales month to date. And if there was any question about whether the lack luster month of May would return in June those questions were resolved by a review. Month to date according to the FMLS, there have already been 19 home sales on Lake Lanier. In the month of May there were a total of 19 home sales for the entire month. With end of month sales recordings coming through in the next 10 days, we will surely have another fairly strong month of Lake Lanier home sales. So far so good! We expect the end of the month to be strong as there are still lots of buyers out looking for properties. Stay tuned for more information!

Lake lanier Boat House with party deck near Browns Bridge Road

Saturday, June 13, 2015

We Put The New GoPro Camera To Use As We Boated To Athens Boat Club & Thompson Creek!

I will be the first to admit that I am quite the amateur videographer.  I definitely need some practice! I just recently acquired a new GoPro Hero 4 with mount for my boat.  Here's a rather long video production of our recent trip to Athens Boat Club and Thompson Creek on Lake Lanier.  Checkout our smooth approach to the Athens Gas Dock!  And see some of the beautiful waterfront homes along Thompson Creek at Lake Lanier!




Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Friday, June 12, 2015

The Latest Real Estate Market Update For Cumming, Gainesville & The Lake Lanier Area!

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The video below is the latest real estate market update available for Cumming, Georgia. You may also view additional video reports for many of our local Lake Lanier markets. Please contact us with any questions regarding your real estate needs. We have access to proprietary information resources that are not available to the public and can help you understand the real facts in your area. Better information leads to better decisions!


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Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Monday, June 08, 2015

Lake Lanier Real Estate Sales Trends...Let's Check The Home Sales For May 2015!

Well, it's been a very busy Monday morning, but we thought we'd take a few moments just to check the Lake Lanier real estate market trends for May 2015. We have been incredibly busy this year. As a matter fact, so far this year we have surpassed all of the productivity that we had last year, and last year was a pretty good year!

Here's a short summary of what we see in the marketplace for May 2015.

  • 19 Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold
  • the average home sale had four bedrooms three full baths and one half bath
  • the average build date of the homes sold was 1989
  • the average original list price was $523,871
  • the average list price of homes sold was $508,405
  • at least some closing costs were paid on the majority of transactions by the sellers
  • the average sales price of the homes sold was $486,079
  • the sales price to original list price ratio was 93.65%
  • the average total days on market was 99

Not too bad of a month! However, if you look at our Lake Lanier housing market report online you'll see that 19 home sales in the month of May is a drop-off from the months of March and April 2015. We're not sure what caused the slowdown, but we sure hope it's not a new trend. There are currently many potential Lake Lanier home buyers searching the lake for their dream waterfront home. If you have a home on Lake Lanier that is waterfront with a dock and you are considering selling, please contact us and we'll be happy to do a free comparative market analysis and an estimate of the valuation on your property. Inventory has been pretty tight all year long. Now is a great time to list your home, as we are in the middle of the summer selling season and the market is still pretty strong!

Storm clouds approaching the point along Thompson Creek at Lake Lanier



Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Saturday, June 06, 2015

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On The Purchase Of 374 Pirkle Leake Road In Dawsonville!

Congratulations To Our Latest Lake Lanier Home Buyers On The Purchase Of 374 Pirkle Leake Road In Dawsonville!




This home was absolutely packed with value and excellent Lake Lanier water along the Chestatee River near Athens Boat Club in Dawsonville!  With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a two car garage, full basement and a large lot, this home made for an incredible full time lake home purchase for our clients, who were moving from Cumming in south Forsyth County.  We looked at a lot of homes, and in the $400,000 price range, the search can be a bit tough in looking for a suitable full-time residence with modern build standards, an open floor plan and drought resistant water on Lake Lanier.  But our clients made a wise investment in 374 Pirkle Leake Road in Dawsonville.  Complete with a single slip covered dock on deep Chestatee River waters near the mouth of Thompson Creek, these new home owners will enjoy views north along the Chestatee and they'll experience the private lifestyle of a lake home in Dawsonville.

Originally listed at $469,900, our clients were able to secure the purchase of this wonderful lake home for $413,200 with $3,200 in seller paid closing costs. They'll be doing extensive renovations by adding new carpet, paint and upgrading flooring.  This will be a true showplace in just a few weeks!

We'd like to thank our Berkshire Hathaway REALTOR Associate, John Morris, in his skillful representation of the seller clients in this transaction.  Here's a quick video of the home at 374 Pirkle Leake Road in Dawsonville!  Come home to Lake Lanier!  Let us assist you in your Lake Lanier waterfront home search.  We can find the right place for your family too!






Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Our Latest Lake Lanier Home For Sale Is Not Waterfront, But Has Deep Water Lake Access, Acreage And A Barn At An Incredible Price!

Not everyone can afford a waterfront home on the shores of Lake Lanier.  But this Lake Lanier home at 8043 Beachwood Drive in Murrayville features a lot of Lake Lanier style goodies at a price that is really sweet!

8043 Beachwood Drive Murrayville, GA.
The barn at 8043 Beachwood Drive Murrayville, GA.

Located on two lots in Mountain View Lake Estates, this A-Frame style home and barn includes approximately 1.15 acres and deep water Lake Lanier access via a community boat ramp located just 0.2 miles from the home.  This is ideal for walking a kayak or canoe to the lake, or even trailering your boat to launch.  The property has loads of privacy and charm.  It also has recently remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen and an enormous newly decked out deck!  With two bedrooms, two baths, a great room, wall of windows, full unfinished basement, ginormous barn and lake views, this property is a steal!  And did I mention lake access?  All in at $155,000!  And if you just have to have waterfront, our property seller also has a waterfront lot with single slip dock available for sale at 7731 Elm Circle for $140,000.  It also is located just 0.2 miles away.  Combine the two properties and still be on the lake for less that $300,000!

Come see these excellent properties with loads of potential and savings in Mountain View Lake Estates on Lake Lanier!

Details On The Lake Lanier A-Frame For Sale!
Details On The Waterfront Lot With Dock For Sale!




Lake Sidney Lanier Homes is the most comprehensive online source for information on Lake Lanier homes for sale and Lake Lanier area real estate. View the latest Lake Lanier home listings, foreclosures, lots, land, sales trends and real estate topics on Lake Lanier. Arthur Prescott is an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Certified Residential Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. He has over a decade of Lake Lanier real estate experience. If you would like to schedule a free buyer or seller consultation, please feel free to contact us directly at www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com or 678-513-2014 or email us at Arthur.Prescott@BHHSGeorgia.com.