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5085 Balus Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504
$495,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq ft
- 1,218
- Price per sq ft
- $406
- Year built
- 1962
- Lot
- 0.35 acres
About this home
Discover the ultimate family retreat in this serene, 113 feet of lakefront sanctuary. Nestled on a quiet, private cul-de-sac, this home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern living, providing a grounding escape from the everyday hustle. This home is turn-key and meticulously updated, boasting over $135,750 in recent improvements: Exterior & Waterfront: Enjoy a brand-new roof and gutters (2025), a stunning two-level dock with rip-rap and stairs, an updated porch, and recent property grading. Modern Systems: Worry-free living with a new septic system, new gas and plumbing lines, and updated light fixtures throughout. Interior Upgrades: Newly installed appliances, fresh flooring, a remodeled second bathroom, and a newly added office space provide comfort and functionality for the whole family. The property is defined by its tranquility—wake up to the stillness of the lake and enjoy deer wandering through the grounds. Located in a wonderful, friendly neighborhood with long-term residents, you gain significant privacy while remaining just a short drive from the amenities of downtown Oakwood and Gainesville.
- Listed
- Jun 16, 2026
- Updated
- Nov 4, 2026, 7:41 AM ET
- Property type
- Residential, Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Lake Lanier
- FMLS #
- 7789571
- County
- Hall - GA
Interior
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Fireplaces
- 0
- Fireplace features
- None
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Partial
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Kitchen
- Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
- Primary bathroom
- None
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Accessibility features
- Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets
- Windows
- None
Exterior
- Exterior features
- Rear Stairs
- Patio and porch
- Patio, Screened
- Construction materials
- Brick, Brick 3 Sides, HardiPlank Type
- Roof
- Composition
- Fencing
- None
- Pool features
- None
- Private pool
- No
- Spa
- None
- View
- Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
- Waterfront
- Lake Front, Waterfront
- Dock
- Covered/1 Slip, Dock, Dock Permit, Party Deck, Single Slip
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Lot & parking
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.35
- Lot dimensions
- 249 x 113
- Lot features
- Cul-De-Sac, Lake On Lot, Wooded
- Parking
- Driveway, Kitchen Level
- Total parking spaces
- 4
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
- Electric
- 110 Volts
- Energy efficiency
- None
HOA & taxes
- Association
- No
- Annual tax amount
- 2843
- Tax year
- 2025
Schools & community
- Elementary school
- Everwood
- Middle school
- West Hall
- High school
- West Hall
- Subdivision
- Lake Lanier
- County
- Hall - GA
- Community features
- None
Construction
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Year built
- 1962
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Condition
- Resale
- Building area (total)
- 1218
- Above-grade finished area
- 918
- Below-grade finished area
- 300
Location
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