2981 Cardinal Lake Drive, Duluth, GA 30096 - Photo 1

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$539,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
4,112 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Discover this charming home nestled in the sought-after Cardinal Lake community. This property offers an unmatched lifestyle with exclusive lake access for swimming, boating, and fishing right at your fingertips. Whether you're casting a line at sunrise or kayaking across the tranquil water at sunset, this home is your gateway to peaceful lakeside living. Inside, you'll find a spacious and inviting floor plan perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Step outside onto your deck, ideal for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings under the stars. This home features a daylight inlaw suite boasting 2,056 sq ft with 3 additional rooms, kitchen, and family room. With no rental restrictions you could also consider this basement for passive income. This home includes newly installed LVP flooring throughout the main level and a new water heater as well. Located just minutes from Downtown Duluth, enjoy easy access to local favorites like Parsons Alley, Duluth Town Green, and an array of shopping, dining, and family-friendly events. Parks, walking trails, and top-rated schools add to the appeal of this vibrant community. Parks nearby include Shorty Howell Park: 67-acre park with trails, sports fields, and playgrounds great for active families, McDaniel Farm Park: restored 1930's farm with walking trails and picnic areas perfect for peaceful walks and outings, and Chattapoochee Dog Park is a pet friendly park with large dog areas and scenic surroundings, and Bunten Road Park with 45 acres with massive recreation opportunities including baseball, soccer, tennis, pickleball, playgrounds, walking trails, and a recreation center! Love where you live in this beautiful lake community! ** See Virtual Tour Available** **Up to $3,000 lender credit if buyer uses preferred lender**

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2981 Cardinal Lake Dr

General

Sold For: $539,000
HOA FEE: $46/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Taxes: $5,038 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: FMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 7565216
Added to Site: 260 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Main Floor Baths: 2
Primary Bathroom: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Other Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
Dining Room: Open Concept, Separate Dining Room
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level

Additional Information

Amenities: Community Dock, Dry Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Powered Boats Allowed
Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front

Location

County: Gwinnett
Subdivision: Cardinal Lake Estates
Driving Directions: *Use GPS

School Information

Elementary School: Harris
Middle School: Duluth
High School: Duluth

Community

Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Detached/Attached: Detached
Exterior Const.: Brick 3 Sides
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Roof: Shingle
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Stories/Levels: One
Square Feet: 4,112
Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
Year Built: 1996
Property Condition: Resale

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Cabana

Lot Features

Property View: Other
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Dimensions: 226 x 98 x 226 x 101
Frontage: City Street
Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level
Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Water Features

Docks: Dock

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $550
Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Tax Amount: $5,038
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: R7119A027
Block: E

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Sold by EXP Realty, LLC.

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Schools

Schools serving 2981 Cardinal Lake Dr

School District:Gwinnett County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harris Elementary School 3123 Claiborne Drive Northwest, Duluth, GA 30096	K-5	0.8 mi
Duluth Middle School 3200 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096	6-8	2.2 mi
Duluth High School 3737 Brock Road Northwest, Duluth, GA 30096	9-12	2.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2981 Cardinal Lake Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/18/2025

Sold

$539,000

-2%

MLS

5/01/2025

Listed

$550,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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