Rare opportunity in the heart of Buford! Located at 406 Thunder Road and zoned for the highly sought-after Buford City Schools district, this 1-acre property offers exceptional flexibility in one of the most desirable and rapidly growing areas of the city. The home is a solid four-sided brick ranch with a durable metal roof, offering timeless construction and incredible potential for renovation or customization. Inside, you will find spacious living areas, a large unfinished basement ideal for storage or workshop space, and a layout ready for your vision. Outside, the expansive lot provides privacy, mature trees, and room to expand. The property also features multiple outbuildings, including a large detached metal workshop and an additional storage shed, making it ideal for equipment storage, hobby use, or business needs. With excellent visibility and close proximity to major roadways, surrounding commercial developments, and established businesses, this location presents strong potential for commercial expansion or redevelopment opportunities, subject to zoning and city approval. Whether you are looking to renovate and create a private residence on a generous acre in Buford City Schools, build new construction, or explore future investment and commercial possibilities, this property offers unmatched versatility in a prime location. Opportunities like this in the heart of Buford are increasingly rare.
Active under contract
$475,000
406 Thunder Rd, Buford, GA 30518
3beds
1,833sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
1 Acres Lot
$461,700 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional storage shedSolid four-sided brick ranchMultiple outbuildingsDurable metal roofLarge detached metal workshopMature treesLarge unfinished basement
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 05:46am
Listing Provided by:
Bonds Realty Group,
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners 678-318-5000,
Harrison Bonds,
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7726348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Other
Dining room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,833
- Total interior livable area: 1,833 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,833
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: R7297 017
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Brick 4 Sides
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,700
- Annual tax amount: $281
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$461,700
$439,000 - $485,000
$2,528/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+47400%$259/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10699922 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1955 | Sold | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281 | $155,880 -0.6% |
| 2024 | $281 +103.9% | $156,880 +30.4% |
| 2023 | $138 -51% | $120,280 |
| 2022 | $281 | $120,280 +63.1% |
| 2021 | $281 | $73,760 |
| 2020 | $281 +10.7% | $73,760 |
| 2019 | $254 | $73,760 +74.3% |
| 2018 | $254 +0.1% | $42,320 |
| 2016 | $253 -3% | $42,320 |
| 2015 | $261 | $42,320 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $261 -1.3% | $39,520 |
| 2013 | $264 | $39,520 -10% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,920 |
| 2011 | -- | $43,920 -28.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,720 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,720 +110.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2006 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2005 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2004 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2003 | -- | $29,360 |
| 2002 | $175 -11% | $29,360 |
| 2001 | $197 | $29,360 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,665/mo
Principal & interest
$2273
Property taxes
$392
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30518
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Buford AcademyGrades: 1-3Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Buford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Buford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Buford
- Middle: Buford
- High: Buford
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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