8665 Bay Drive,Gainesville, GA 30506
Gainesville, GA 30506
Description
SPECIAL FINANCING INCENTIVE: Seller offering UP to$7,000 towards a 1-0 rate buydown available through our preferred lender. Welcome to your own private retreat in one of Forsyth County's most sought-after locations! Nestled on a quiet 2.17-acre lot with NO HOA, this custom brick and Hardi-Plank ranch offers nearly 4,900 square feet of beautifully designed living space, combining timeless craftsmanship, modern comfort, and exceptional versatility. Featuring 4 bedrooms, a spacious bonus room, 5 full baths, and a dedicated home office, this home is designed to accommodate today's lifestyle with room for everyone. The main level showcases beautiful hardwood floors, a luxurious primary suite, an inviting open living area, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinetry-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The fully finished terrace level is ideal for multi-generational living, an in-law suite, or a private teen retreat. Complete with its own exterior entrance, second kitchen, one bedroom, two full baths, and a separate two-car garage with an EV charging hookup, it offers incredible flexibility for extended family, guests, or even a home-based business. Step outside and experience your own backyard oasis. The newly built covered porch is the ultimate entertaining space, featuring a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and a cozy gas log fireplace overlooking the large fenced backyard. The freshly lime-washed brick exterior, automatic landscape lighting, and mature trees create stunning curb appeal while offering a peaceful setting you'll enjoy year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just minutes from Lake Lanier and Keith Bridge Park & Boat Ramp, providing easy access to boating, fishing, and year-round recreation. Despite its private setting, you're only minutes from outstanding shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient access to GA 400. Families will appreciate being located in the highly acclaimed Forsyth County School System, one of Georgia's premier public school districts, with this home located in the desirable East Forsyth High School district. Opened in 2021, East Forsyth High offers modern facilities, a strong academic environment, and a growing reputation as one of the area's most desirable school communities. Homes offering this level of quality, space, privacy, and flexibility on acreage-without the restrictions of an HOA-are a rare find. If you've been searching for a home that truly has it all, your search ends here.
Details
| MLS # | 7817479 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 2004 |
| Days On Site | 78 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Realty Community Partners | MICKEY HYAMS |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 5,107 |
| Garage | 3 |
| Basement | Y |
| Acreage | 2.17 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Trees, Woods |
Interior
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Other |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Heating | Propane |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log, Stone |
| Window Features | Plantation Shutters, Window Treatments |
| Room Kitchen Features | Breakfast Bar, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen |
| Room Dining Room Features | Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room |
| Laundry Features | In Basement |
Exterior
| Accessibility Features | None |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Private Entrance |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded |
| Construction Materials | Brick 3 Sides, Hardi Plank Type |
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Fencing | Back Yard, Fenced |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Deck |
| Security Features | None |
Parking
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Electric | 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Garage |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 6780 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | 14-1 1283-1284 PER OWNER/RETURN/CUV APP/PLAT OFF 315-013----2003 |
| Tax Parcel Letter | 315-000-112 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Location
| Community Features | None |
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Area Information
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Forsyth GA |
| City | Gainesville |
| Zip Code | 30506 |
| Area | Forsyth GA |
| School District | East Forsyth |
| Elementary School | Chestatee |
| High School | East Forsyth |
| Listing VS Median (in 30506) | |
Price: $848,900 low | high Med: $574,999 sqft: 5,107 low | high Med: 4,100 $ / sqft: $166 low | high Med: $140 On site: 78 low | high Med: 57 | |
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| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Forsyth GA |
| City | Gainesville |
| Zip Code | 30506 |
| Area | Forsyth GA |
| School District | East Forsyth |
| Elementary School | Chestatee |
| High School | East Forsyth |
| Listing VS Median (in 30506) | |
Price: $848,900 low | high Med: $574,999 sqft: 5,107 low | high Med: 4,100 $ / sqft: $166 low | high Med: $140 On site: 78 low | high Med: 57 | |
