6265 Reives Rd

3,408 Sq. Ft.
$257 / Sq. Ft.
3,408
Sq. Ft.
$257
per Sq. Ft.

Description

If you've been searching for a Lake Lanier lakefront home with a year-round deep-water private dock and no HOA, your search ends here. On a lake where dock-permitted waterfront properties are genuinely hard to come by, 6265 Reives Road delivers the access and lifestyle Lake Lanier buyers are after — at a price that reflects real value in today's market. The home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch with a finished walk-out terrace level on nearly an acre along the south shore of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County...If you've been searching for a Lake Lanier lakefront home with a year-round deep-water private dock and no HOA, your search ends here. On a lake where dock-permitted waterfront properties are genuinely hard to come by, 6265 Reives Road delivers the access and lifestyle Lake Lanier buyers are after — at a price that reflects real value in today's market. The home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch with a finished walk-out terrace level on nearly an acre along the south shore of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County - one of the most convenient and coveted stretches of the lake. Major systems have been addressed so you can focus on the lake, not a to-do list. A brand-new 2026 HVAC system pairs with a 2023 roof, open-cell spray foam insulation throughout, 2022 siding, gutters, and exterior paint, and all-new double-hung tilt-in vinyl windows. Smart home features - Honeywell thermostat, smart garage doors, door locks and doorbell, exterior lighting, and security cameras - round out the updates. Inside, the living room opens to a cathedral ceiling with shiplap accent walls and beamed ceilings that set a comfortable, relaxed tone. The eat-in kitchen features a granite island and counters, a 5-burner Frigidaire range, and a Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer dishwasher, with a separate dining room alongside. The main-level primary suite includes a fireplace and a whirlpool tub - a proper retreat after a day on the water. Custom shelving and closet organizers run throughout the home, and recessed lighting keeps things clean and bright. Downstairs, the walk-out terrace level includes a home theater with a built-in fireplace and multi-room sound system, a kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, a game and living area, a bunk area with Eno hammocks, and a storage area with utility sink - all on low-maintenance stained and scored concrete floors. The real story is the water access. The private covered single-slip dock with party deck sits in proven deep water - even at lower lake levels, you can launch and go. A drivable golf cart path connects the home straight to the dock, which has both water and electric on site. From there, you're less than a half-mile to Six Mile Creek Park (boat ramp and beach) and just minutes by boat to Holiday Marina, Port Royale, and Pelican Pete's floating restaurant. This is genuine Lake Lanier waterfront living with a private dock to show for it. Outside, the property is laid out for easy lake-life entertaining. A maintenance-free Trex deck on the rear - with 384 square feet of enclosed dry storage below with two barn doors - connects to a covered breezeway and a screened porch that's ideal for morning coffee or winding down at sunset. A fire pit patio anchors the backyard, which is flat, grassy, and has room to add a pool. A detached greenhouse with ventilation system and a separate detached workshop with plumbing and heat give you flexibility - whether you need a potting room, a pool house, or a place to store lake toys. The oversized 3-car garage (with room for a lift) keeps vehicles and gear out of the weather, and upgraded landscaping with heirloom irises adds a nice touch at the edges. Location is one of this property's strongest assets. You're less than 10 minutes from GA-400, top-rated Forsyth County schools, and everyday shopping and dining in Cumming, GA. Atlanta's Buckhead and Midtown are about 45 minutes south, while the North Georgia mountains - Dahlonega, Helen, hiking, waterfalls, and award-winning wineries - are 30 to 45 minutes north. It's a rare address that puts the lake, the city, and the mountains all within easy reach. If you're looking for an honest value in Lake Lanier lakefront real estate with real water access and a solid foundation to build on, this one is worth seeing in person.
  1. Listed by Holli Clem • Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners • 678-448-7672

Property Details for 6265 Reives Road

Subdivision Complex
LAKE LANIER - PRIVATE DOCK
Architectural Style
Ranch
Exterior
Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Rear Stairs
Num Of Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Waterfront, Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 11:15 AM

Property Details for 6265 Reives Road

StatusActive
MLS #7785800
Days on Market23
Taxes$5,989 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
CountyForsyth County

Location

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Building Information for 6265 Reives Road

Stories2Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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$4,859 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,360

Property Taxes

$499

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 6265 Reives Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake, Near Shopping
  • Directions: GPS Freindly. From GA-400 Northbound: x17; RIGHT on Keith Bridge Rd/306; RIGHT on Browns Bridge Rd/369; LEFT on Reives Rd (1st Left after 1st Bridge); Turn LEFT between 6255 and 6245 Reives Rd (Home is behind 6245 Reives Rd on right - #6265). From GA-400 Southbound: x18; LEFT on Browns Bridge Rd/369; LEFT on Reives Rd (1st Left after 1st Bridge); Turn LEFT between 6255 and 6245 Reives Rd (Home is behind 6245 Reives Rd on right - #6265).
  • Lake Name: Lanier
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -84.035564, 34.249183
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 270 011
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: 14-1 692 LT 5A-PO 6A-PO 7 A B RIEVES
School Information
  • Elementary School: Chattahoochee - Forsyth
  • High School: East Forsyth
  • Middle School: Little Mill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Electric, Fire Pit, Master Bedroom, Other Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Other
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier, Home Theater
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Media Room, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, HardiPlank Type, Spray Foam Insulation
  • Dock: Covered/1 Slip, Deepwater Access, Dock, Dock Permit, Party Deck
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Breezeway, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Workshop
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Phone Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 130
  • Plat Page: 43
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1896.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1512.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 3408.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 692
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 69x120x164x138x237
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Waterfront Footage: 115.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 6265 Reives Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306160820

$213,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306160820

$213,000

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

Public Records for 6265 Reives Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,000Additions$180,484Total$288,484
Tax Record2025$7,074 ($590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,896 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated2020ZoningLRCountyFORSYTHAPN270 011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6265 Reives Road

This home is within Forsyth County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chattahoochee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Little Mill Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Forsyth 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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6265 Reives Road is a single family home for sale in Cumming, GA 30041. This property was listed for sale on June 10, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, it's currently listed at $875,000. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last sold on March 29, 2011. This listing's school district is Forsyth County School District. Nearby schools include Chattahoochee Elementary School, Little Mill Middle School and East Forsyth High School. 6265 Reives Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,408 sqft single family home built in 1973.

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