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$2,550 / Month

8940 Bay Dr

Gainesville, GA 30506

404-405-8022

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

1,208 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Lake Front
Covered dock with one slips
Deep Water Access
Fishing
Lake View
Chalet

8940 Bay Dr

About This Home

Available Now

Beautifully remodeled lake front cottage with views of Lake Lanier and deepwater dock. Enjoy the view on your gorgeous wrap around porch to huge upper level deck perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. Outdoor fireplace,hardwoods,custom trim,and separate laundry room. All of this on a private cul-de-sac lot. Affordable Lake living at its finest - Must see! MLS ID 7733614

8940 Bay Dr is a house located in Forsyth County and the 30506 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Forsyth County School District attendance zone.

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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1972

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main Bathtub with Shower 1.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Design

Chalet Cottage Composition Roof Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

Family Room with Fireplace Wood Flooring Entrance Foyer 1,208 Sq Ft Home Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert Fireplace Features Masonry

Kitchen

Tile Countertops Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room Laundry on lower level

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,000 Property Available on 3/12/26 24 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 316 054

Lot Details

Lake Front 6,098 Sq Ft Lot Wooded Lot No Common Walls Cul-De-Sac Lot Dimensions are 115 x 45

Outdoor Features

Covered dock with one slips Deep Water Access Deck Outdoor Fireplace Wrap Around Porch Outbuilding

Parking

Driveway Parking Pad

Schools

Chestatee Elementary School Little Mill Middle School North Forsyth High School

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Electric Water Heater

Views

Lake Views

Community Details

Overview

Community Lake No Home Owners Association Chestatee Bay Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Fishing

Contact

Listed by Maria Espinosa | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
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First Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

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City - Gainesville

Gainesville, Georgia sits at the north end of Lake Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, earning it the nickname "Queen City of the Mountains" and a dual identity that blends outdoor recreation with a working city's steady pulse. As the county seat of Hall County and a recognized hub of Georgia's poultry industry, the city has real economic grounding anchored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center, two universities in Brenau and the University of North Georgia, and a network of manufacturing and distribution employers along the I-985 corridor. Downtown Gainesville revolves around a historic square with restored storefronts, local dining, and a farmers market that runs from late spring through early fall. Neighborhoods range from walkable blocks near the Green Street and Riverside corridor to quieter residential areas around the lake and the Chicopee Woods side of town.

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Amenities

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Brenau University	Drive:	24 min	12.8 mi
University of North Georgia	Drive:	29 min	16.6 mi
University of North Georgia	Drive:	36 min	22.1 mi
Georgia Gwinnett College	Drive:	57 min	39.8 mi

8940 Bay Dr is within 24 minutes or 12.8 miles from Brenau University. It is also near University of North Georgia and University of North Georgia.

Schools

Little Mill Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

915 Students

Nearby

East Forsyth High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,453 Students

Nearby

Montessori Children's House of North Forsyth

Private Elementary School

Grades K-5

Nearby

War Hill Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

49 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Gainesville Amtrak Station	Drive:	23 min	13.3 mi

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8940 Bay Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Jot 'em Down Plaza	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
Mountain View Retail Center	Drive:	26 min	14.7 mi
Oak Hill Center	Drive:	27 min	15.0 mi

8940 Bay Dr has 3 shopping centers within 15.0 miles, which is about a 27-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Sawnee Mountain Preserve	Drive:	24 min	13.5 mi
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids	Drive:	24 min	13.6 mi
Elachee Nature Science Center	Drive:	30 min	15.7 mi
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest	Drive:	27 min	16.5 mi

8940 Bay Dr has 4 parks within 16.5 miles, including Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.