Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/31/2025
Listed
$625,000
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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
General
- Price: $625,000
- Taxes: $1,351 (2024)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: FMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 7696918
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: His and Hers Closets, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Separate His/Hers, Tub Only, Other
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom Features: Oversized Master Bedroom, Other
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Other Cabinets, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Other
- Dining Room: Separate Dining Room, Other
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Additional Information
- Amenities: Beach Access, Fishing, Lake, Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Other
- Security/Safety: None
- Equipment: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, RV Access/Parking
Location
- County: Hall
- Subdivision: None
- 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 turn left onto Letha Drive. Continue straight—4979 Letha Drive will be on your left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Mount Vernon
- Middle School: North Hall
- High School: North Hall
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Other
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Other
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Exterior Const.: Frame, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Roof: Composition, Other
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,412
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1984
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Other
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.81
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Dimensions: 308 x 213
- Frontage: County Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lake On Lot, Wooded, Other
- Fencing (Description): None
Water Features
- Docks: Dock, Dock Permit, Ramp
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,351
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 11059 000038
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Schools
Schools serving 4979 Letha
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
Tax History
Tax History for 4979 Letha
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,308
-7%
$204,080
22%
2024
$1,408
-3%
$167,120
5%
2023
$1,459
-62%
$159,640
13%
2022
$3,842
185%
$141,320
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2021
$1,347
1%
$141,840
3%
2020
$1,340
1%
$138,000
3%
2019
$1,329
12%
$133,400
15%
2018
$1,188
11%
$115,880
5%
2017
$1,066
11%
$109,960
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2016
$961
—
$109,960
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2015
$963
64%
$109,960
-11%
2014
$588
-3%
$123,400
89%
2013
$604
—
$65,192
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4979 Letha, Gainesville, GA 30506 (MLS# 7696918) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 4979 Letha is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on December 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 4979 Letha? 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.