Experience refined lake living on the shores of Lake Lanier, where year-round water views and deep water create an exceptional waterfront retreat. Nestled on 1.76 private acres, this charming lake cottage offers both immediate enjoyment and the rare opportunity to expand or create a custom estate tailored to your vision. The setting is truly special - a protected deep-water cove that offers serenity without sacrificing usability. Perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and effortless days on the water, the cove provides space and privacy while remaining comfortably navigable. An easy, gentle walk leads to the dock, enhanced by a favorable low ACOE line - a significant advantage for both accessibility and long-term value. Despite its peaceful setting, the property enjoys convenient access to Gainesville, marinas, and upscale dining - offering the perfect balance of seclusion and sophistication. This is more than a lake cottage. It's a rare opportunity to secure prime Lake Lanier frontage with enduring appeal and expansion potential.
Active under contract
$875,000
3553 Old Duckett Mill Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
1.79 Acres Lot
$859,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Protected deep-water coveCharming lake cottageYear-round water views
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 11:33am
Listed by:
Darlene M Plavcan 678-300-1275,
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10705439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Other
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Master On Main Level, Rear Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: Bath Finished,Boat Door,Daylight,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Deep Water Access
- Body of water: Lanier
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 142
Lot
- Size: 1.79 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Parcel number: 10063 000086
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $710,700
- Annual tax amount: $919
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$859,400
$816,000 - $902,000
$2,228/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+1823.1% |
Source:  FMLS GA #7730650 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1992 | Sold | $45,500 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,267 +5.4% | $284,280 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $2,151 +9.4% | $262,560 +19% |
| 2022 | $1,966 +5.3% | $220,560 +17.3% |
| 2021 | $1,866 +0.3% | $187,960 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,862 -11.3% | $185,000 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $2,098 +57.1% | $203,880 +46.8% |
| 2018 | $1,336 +19.7% | $138,840 +27.8% |
| 2017 | $1,116 +17.4% | $108,600 |
| 2016 | $950 +23.8% | $108,600 |
| 2015 | $768 | $108,600 -13.5% |
| 2014 | $768 | $125,560 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $774 -63.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,125 +12.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,891 +3.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,827 +4.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,743 +3% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,693 -27.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,334 +57.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,485 +0% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,485 | $65,356 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,933/mo
Principal & interest
$4277
Property taxes
$656
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Neighborhood: 30506
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sardis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10Chestatee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Chestatee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sardis
- Middle: Chestatee
- High: Chestatee
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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