Thursday, June 09, 2016

This Charming Lake Lanier Waterfront Cottage In Flowery Branch Has Sold!

Congratulations to our latest Lake Lanier clients in the sale of this charming Lake Lanier, waterfront cottage located on the south end of the lake in Flowery Branch!

This home was a HOT listing with multiple showings and a very short time on the market.  It seemed like everyone suddenly had to have this cute three bedroom home!

6237 White Oak Drive on Lake Lanier.
Sold by Arthur Prescott of  Berkshire Hathaway  HomeServices GA Properties

We actually had this home listed a few years ago, but instead of selling, the owner decided to lease the property for two years as the market improved.  Take a look at the features and details of this property which closed this week at $257,000!

COME FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SOUTH LAKE LANIER CHARMER! COMPLETELY REMODELED LANIER COTTAGE WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, EXPOSED BEAMS, LARGE COZY FIREPLACE AND LARGE DECKS OVERLOOKING A PRIVATE BACKYARD! 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS AND A BONUS GUEST ROOM LOCATED OVER THE 2 CAR ATTACHED COVERED PARKING! PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED LOT ON ALMOST 1 ACRE OD PRIVACY W/BEAUTIFUL STREAM! PLATFORM DOCK IN PLACE! MINUTES FROM OLD FEDERAL PARK AND BIG SOUTH LAKE SAILING WATERS! THIS HOME WILL STEAL YOUR HEART!

Here's a look at the old video of the property from a few years ago!  We know that the new homeowner will absolutely love this wonderful Lake Lanier cottage and it's boat dock on the quiet cove near Old Federal Park!




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 15, 2016

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For April 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For April 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of April 2016! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.


38 Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold

The highest home price sale was $1,535,000

The lowest home price sale was $54,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and one half bathroom

The average build date was 1988

The average original list price was $601,535

The average list price after price adjustments was $594,901

Average sales price was $563,951

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 93.98%

Average total days on market was 95





Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

Lake Frontage: The home must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate, but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on 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, May 14, 2016

Our Most Recent Lake Lanier Home Sale Offered Tremendous Value With Lake Access, Acreage & Privacy! At A Really Nice Price!

Congratulations to our newest Lake Lanier homeowner on the purchase of this wonderful property located at 304 Shore Drive in Dahlonega!  Strategically located just across the street from Lake Lanier and just around the corner from Lumpkin County Park and boat ramp, this home provided near lake living at its best with plenty of access to Lake Lanier!

This home was a classic example of getting a lot of value for the money by investing near the lake and yet still enjoying vista views of the water and having public access for boating within a mile of the property.  304 Shore Drive had an extensive list of features some of which included:
  • Four Side Brick Exterior
  • 1.41 Acre Lot
  • Privacy And Lake Views
  • Approximately 2,383 Square Feet
  • Oversized Rocking Chair Front Porch
  • Three Large Bedrooms And Two Full Baths
  • Hardwood Floors In The Kitchen, Living And Dining Areas
  • Large Covered Patio Spanning The Entire Back Of The Home
  • Oversized Two Car Garage With Room For Golf Cart, Motorcycles Or Shop Tools
  • Basement With Boat Door For Easy Access To Additional Storage
What a fabulous find and a great investment for our client.  Originally listed at $279,000 we found lots to like here and an extraordinary value after considering the final sales price.  Many thanks to Mandy Hooks, our real estate partner and colleague at Berkshire Hathaway, for her expert representation of the sellers in this transaction!


304 Shore Drive in Dahlonega, GA. Just across the street from 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, May 06, 2016

This Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Is Charming, Private And Under Contract! 643 Tom McGinnis Road, Dawsonville, GA.

This Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Is Charming, Private And Under Contract!  643 Tom McGinnis Road, Dawsonville, GA.

Congratulations to Mandy Hooks, our real estate partner, on her success in securing a contract for our out-of-state clients on this charming, private Lake Lanier waterfront home with covered double-slip boat dock and sandy backyard beach on Thompson Creek!

More Details About 643 Tom McGinnis Road Dawsonville, GA.

643 Tom McGinnis Road Dawsonville, GA. On Lake Lanier

Great Room At 643 Tom McGinnis Road

Shoreline At 643 Tom McGinnis Road Dawsonville, GA 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.

Thursday, May 05, 2016

This Stunning Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Created A Lot Of Excitement And Sold In A Flash!

This Stunning Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Created A Lot Of Excitement And Sold In A Flash!  We had showings on the property before it was even published in the MLS!

This was the Lake Lanier waterfront home that everyone had been waiting for! Huge lake views, big deep forever water, level lot with gaveled cart path to a massive 32' X 32' double­-slip luxury dock with party deck, jet ski ports and a boat lift! This classic lake home had been completely renovated with four large bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and loads of additional living space! Other features included a monstrous three car garage, chef's kitchen, and an incredibly spacious floor plan! And let's not forget the wonderful, relaxing screened porch, and the sandy beach waterfront! The new homeowners will enjoy south Lake Lanier luxury waterfront living on beautiful Six Mile Creek! We're certain they won't ever want to leave!!!

6620 Turner Cove Road Cumming, GA. Lake Lanier Waterfront Luxury Home


More details on this Lake Lanier waterfront home...
www.LakeSidneyLanierHomes.com/5664961






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.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Our Favorite Lake Lanier A Frame At 8043 Beachwood Drive Has Sold!

Our Favorite Lake Lanier A Frame At 8043 Beachwood Drive Has Sold! This near-lake residence was an absolute steal and the new owners will enjoy lake views and lake access at an incredible investment price!



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, April 19, 2016

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For March 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For March 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of March 2016! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.


35 Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold

The highest home price sale was $1,000,000

The lowest home price sale was $89,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms and no half bathroom

The average build date was 1983

The average original list price was $472,694

The average list price after price adjustments was $458,014

Average sales price was $430,154

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 90.98%

Average total days on market was 133


Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

Lake Frontage: The home must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate, but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on 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, April 15, 2016

Recent Hall County Lake Lanier Waterfront Lot Sales Information! It's All Good!

Wow!  Take a look at this sales data regarding waterfront Lake Lanier lot sales in Hall County over the past six months.  This comparative market analysis included lots in this area that included slip docks on each subject property.  I was quite surprised to see these lofty prices and relatively short Days On Market prior to sales.  Very impressive numbers indeed!




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, March 17, 2016

Three Top Tips For Enhancing Curb Appeal Of Your Lake Lanier Home Before Listing In The Active Spring Real Estate Market!

Freshening up your Lake Lanier home's exterior can attract potential buyers, or just make your house a place you love to call home. Here are three quick, easy ways to improve your home's curb appeal, and you can do them all in a weekend. Get more curb appeal inspiration with these ideas, courtesy of Zillow.



Lake 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, March 15, 2016

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For February 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!

Lake Lanier Waterfront Home Sales For February 2016! Let's Check The Sales Trends!



The numbers are in for Lake Lanier home sales for the month of February 2016! Here is a brief recap of the home sales as reported in our comparative market analysis that we will provide via SlideShare later in this article.


20 Lake Lanier waterfront homes sold
The highest home price sale was $1,100,000

The lowest home price sale was $109,000

The average home sold had four bedrooms, three bathrooms and one half bathroom

The average build date was 1987

The average original list price was $529,169

The average list price after price adjustments was $514,464

Average sales price was $486,175

Sales price vs original list price ratio came in at 91.27%

Average total days on market was 161


Our market analysis is generated at the beginning of each month. It is designed to show you Lake Lanier home sales statistics. Each month, we search the First Multiple Listing Service for home sales (closings) based on the following criteria:

Area: All counties with frontage on Lake Lanier. Specifically Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, and Gwinnett counties.

Status: Sold (Closed Transactions)

Lake Frontage: The home must be a waterfront property on Lake Lanier as described as lake frontage in the First Multiple Listing Service.

Property Category: Our analysis includes only residential detached homes as categorized in FMLS.

This market analysis is deemed to be accurate, but is not warranted. It is meant to give a general idea and overview of the current housing market for waterfront homes on 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.