4979 Letha Rd

Gainesville, GA 30506

$625,000
Price
3
Beds
2,412 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
2,412
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 1/3 02:00PM - 04:00PM
Open: 1/3 02:00PM - 04:00PM

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...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
  1. Listed by JIM FOUNTAIN • Elated Real Estate Corporation

Property Details for 4979 Letha Road

Subdivision Complex
None
Architectural Style
Traditional, Other
Exterior
Balcony, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
Num Of Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, RV Access/Parking
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake

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Saturday, Jan 3rd

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/31/2025 04:10 PM

Property Details for 4979 Letha Road

StatusActive
MLS #7696918
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$1,351 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Other
Year Built1984
Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
CountyHall County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Elated Real Estate Corporation, JIM FOUNTAIN
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Building Information for 4979 Letha Road

Stories2Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,201 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,088

Property Taxes

$113

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4979 Letha Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach Access, Fishing, Lake, Near Schools, Near Trails/Greenway, Other
  • 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.
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -83.881164, 34.406907
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 27 PT 28 ELROD BROTHERS
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mount Vernon
  • High School: North Hall
  • Middle School: North Hall
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Interior Features: His and Hers Closets, Other
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Oversized Master, Other
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Other
  • Master Bathroom Features: Separate His/Hers, Tub Only, Other
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Other
  • Dock: Dock, Ramp
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Other
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Other
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Other
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2412.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lake On Lot, Wooded, Other
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 308 x 213
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Public Records for 4979 Letha Road

Taxable ValueLand$67,560Additions$136,520Total$204,080
Tax Record2025$1,308 ($109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,206 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1994ZoningR-1CountyHALLAPN11-059 -000-038Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4979 Letha Road

This home is within Hall County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
North Hall Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
North Hall High School
Public - 9 to 12
Riverbend Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Vernon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

North Hall Middle School
Public6 to 8

North Hall High School
Public9 to 12

Riverbend Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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 4979 Letha Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

4979 Letha Road is a single family home for sale in Gainesville, GA 30506. This property was listed for sale on December 31, 2025 by Elated Real Estate Corporation, it's currently listed at $625,000. This listing's school district is Hall County School District. Nearby schools include Mount Vernon Elementary School, North Hall Middle School and North Hall High School. 4979 Letha Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,412 sqft single family home built in 1984.

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Listing Courtesy of Elated Real Estate Corporation, JIM FOUNTAIN

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