1740 Buford Dam Rd

Cumming, GA 30041

$1,500,000
Price
304,920 / 7
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

PROPERTY OVERVIEW: The Norton Commercial Acreage Group presents for sale this +/- 7.0-acre lot, zoned LR (Lake Residential), located roughly 2 miles from the Cumming City Center and GA 400's exit 14 in central Forsyth County, GA. With rolling topography near Lake Lanier, the site is mostly wooded with homesites throughout. Approximately 650 feet of road frontage on Buford Dam Road and all utilities are to the site including public water and sanitary sewer. Site is located within the highly desirable...PROPERTY OVERVIEW: The Norton Commercial Acreage Group presents for sale this +/- 7.0-acre lot, zoned LR (Lake Residential), located roughly 2 miles from the Cumming City Center and GA 400's exit 14 in central Forsyth County, GA. With rolling topography near Lake Lanier, the site is mostly wooded with homesites throughout. Approximately 650 feet of road frontage on Buford Dam Road and all utilities are to the site including public water and sanitary sewer. Site is located within the highly desirable Forsyth County School System. The area's exceptional quality of life and first-class employment opportunities, while remaining relatively affordable, makes this site a superb opportunity as a midsize estate property or minor subdivision. The current zoning/entitlement allows for 7 Single Family Detached lots. LOCATION OVERVIEW: Forsyth County has the #2 ranked public school system in the state and, according to Niche.com, is consistently in the top 10 counties in which to live across the USA. This site has best of both worlds: 45 Minutes to Atlanta, 30 minutes to the mountains and a stone's throw from Lake Lanier. Easy access to all Alpharetta, Cumming, and Gainesville have to offer. Commercially, there has been an explosion of activity along GA 400 over the last 15 years. Located within 10 miles of Halcyon and 14 miles to Avalon, this site is a great option for a minor residential development or midsize estate tract. Site is in the Mashburn ES (2.5 mi), Lakeside MS (3.1 mi) and Forsyth Central HS (4.5 mi).
  1. Listed by Zachary Tibbs • Norton Commercial Acreage Group
  2. Listed by Stephen Lovett • Norton Commercial Acreage Group

Property Details for 1740 Buford Dam Road

Subdivision
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2026 04:07 PM

Property Details for 1740 Buford Dam Road

StatusActive
MLS #10686026
Days on Market57
Taxes$7,665 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size7.00 AC
CountyForsyth County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Norton Commercial Acreage Group, Zachary Tibbs; Norton Commercial Acreage Group, Stephen Lovett
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Building Information for 1740 Buford Dam Road

Lot Size7.00 AC

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30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,553

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1740 Buford Dam Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School: Mashburn
  • High School: Forsyth Central
  • Middle School: Lakeside
  • Amenities: None
  • Directions: Head northeast on US-19 N and take exit 14 to merge onto GA-20 E/Buford Hwy toward Buford Rd. Take a left on Sanders Rd then right onto Buford Dam Rd. Destination will be on the right.
  • Lot Description: Other
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 198 363, 198 674, 198 007
Property
Utilities
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 25
Lot Information
  • Road Frontage: 650

Property History for 1740 Buford Dam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523817907

$125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523817907

$125,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1740 Buford Dam Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,000Additions$8,200Total$56,200
Tax Record2025$1,378 ($115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,306 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,306 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1975ZoningLRCountyFORSYTHAPN198 363Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1740 Buford Dam Road

This home is within Forsyth County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mashburn Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lakeside Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Forsyth Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mashburn Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Forsyth Central High School
Public9 to 12

Alliance Academy for Innovation
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1740 Buford Dam Road, Cumming, GA 30041

1740 Buford Dam Road is a 7 ac of land for sale in Cumming, GA 30041. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by Norton Commercial Acreage Group, it's currently listed at $1,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 57 days and was last sold on November 27, 2023. This listing's school district is Forsyth County School District. Nearby schools include Mashburn Elementary School, Lakeside Middle School and Forsyth Central High School. 1740 Buford Dam Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 7 ac of land on a 304,920 sq. ft. / 7 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Norton Commercial Acreage Group, Zachary Tibbs; Norton Commercial Acreage Group, Stephen Lovett

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