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Property Description
Wake up to lake views and unwind in total privacy at 4979 Letha Drive, a classic two-story lakefront home on Lake Lanier in Gainesville. Offering over 2,400 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 4-bath residence is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street with RV parking and a peaceful, retreat-like setting. Each bedroom opens directly onto the upper-level balcony, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The home borders protected Corps of Engineers land, providing lasting privacy with no future development next door. Enjoy lake life from the wraparound porch, upper balcony, and private backyard with direct lake frontage, a permitted private dock, and a nearby boat ramp. A bonus room above the garage with a full bath offers ideal space for guests, a home office, or recreation room. Located approximately 15 minutes from shopping, dining, and services in Gainesville. The property needs some TLC, presenting a rare opportunity to personalize a Lake Lanier retreat to your vision. ***Brand new 50-gallon water heater installed***
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4979 Letha Dr
General
- Sold For: $600,000
- Taxes: $1,351 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10662968
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, Laundry, Other
- Interior Features: Other, Rear Stairs
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up1: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry
- Laundry: In Hall, Upper Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Dock, Garden
Parking
- Parking Features: Garage, RV/Boat Parking
Location
- County: Hall
- Driving Directions: USE GPS. From I-985 N, take Exit 24 for US-129/Cleveland Hwy. Turn left onto US-129 N/Cleveland Hwy (follow signs for Gainesville/Cleveland). Continue on US-129 N for about 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Jim Hood Road. Drive about 1.7 miles, then turn right onto Old Dahlonega Hwy. Go 0.6 miles, then tur
School Information
- Elementary School: Mount Vernon
- Middle School: North Hall
- High School: North Hall
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other, Traditional
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Roof: Composition, Other
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Year Built: 1984
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.81
- Lot Size Range: .81
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: Other, Private
Water Features
- Water Front Name: LANIER
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,351
- Tax Year: 2024
Listing Courtesy of: Elated Real Estate
Sold by Non-Mls Company
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Schools
Schools serving 4979 Letha Dr
School District:Hall County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mount Vernon Elementary School 4844 Jim Hood Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 | PK-5 | 2.5 mi |
North Hall Middle School 4856 Rilla Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
North Hall High School 4885 Mount Vernon Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 4979 Letha Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/09/2026
Sold
$600,000
-4%
MLS
12/31/2025
Listed
$625,000
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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.
4979 Letha Drive, Gainesville, GA 30506 (MLS# 10662968) is a Single Family property that was sold at $600,000 on February 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 4979 Letha Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gainesville? You can browse all Gainesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

