9020 Old Terry Ford Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

About this home

With a strategic price improvement, this luxury waterfront estate presents a rare chance to design and elevate the interiors to your own high-end standards. The most sought-after elements are already secured - deep water private dock, breathtaking panoramic views, and a substantial, well-built foundation. Priced to sell this is an exceptional opportunity to personalize a premier lake estate in a setting that simply cannot be duplicated. This gated estate on the quiet central part of Lake Lanier blends privacy, scale, deep water, a 32x32 private party dock and cinematic main-channel views. A private drive leads to stunning iron double doors and a grand foyer with an immediate sightline to the lake, a dramatic welcome that sets the tone for the home. The main level offers an executive office, elegant dining room with full bar, an expansive great room with stone-to-ceiling fireplace, and a wall of windows framing panoramic water views. The kitchen features rich stained cabinetry, granite surfaces, stainless appliances, and an elevated breakfast bar that opens to a fireside keeping room. The primary suite is spacious and filled with natural light, offering shimmering lake views, separate vanities, generous closets, and a spa-like bath. Upstairs includes four large secondary bedrooms sharing two well-appointed bath suites, each with walk-in custom closets. The terrace level is designed for entertaining, with a full bar, large recreation room, flex space for media or fitness, two additional rooms with walk-in closets, a spa-like bath, and walls of windows that keep the space bright and connected to the lake. Upper and lower decks span the entire back of the home, creating multiple outdoor living areas ideal for gatherings. The private 32x32 party dock sits in excellent deep water—perfect for boating, wake surfing, paddle boarding, and long summer days on the water. Please note that the water level on March 7, 2026, was 16 feet at the entry of the slip and 9 feet in the center of the boat slip. Seller is offering an allowance or will have the hardwood floors refinished upon move out. Buyer can choose their stain color preference. Last but certainly not least, enjoy the short distances and conveniences of dining on the lake by boat. Here's what we found on Google but is approximate mileage due to boating conditions on any given day. The nautical mileage is calculated at a typical cruising speed of 20 knots. Skogie's Lakefront - 6.5 nautical miles, Pelican Pete's - 2.6 nautical miles, The Twisted Oar - 8 to 9 nautical miles, Pig Tales - 8 to 9 nautical miles away.

How this list price compares in Gainesville

• List price is 339% above the Gainesville median list price of $494,950 (832 homes).
• Compared with 716 single-family homes in Gainesville: 299% above the median of $544,860.
• List price per square foot is 30% above the Gainesville median of $211/SF.
• All 832 homes for sale in Gainesville, GA.
• 1,623 homes for sale in Forsyth County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active Under Contract

Bedrooms

5

Full baths

4

Half baths

1

Living area

7,962 SF

Lot size

0.98 acres

Year built

2009

Levels

Two

Main-level bedrooms

1

Garage spaces

3

Parking

Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry

Style

Traditional

Construction

Brick 4 Sides

Roof

Composition, Shingle

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

Fireplaces

4

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven

Lot

Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Community

Boating, Fishing, Lake

HOA

Yes

Annual tax

$16,049 (2025)

County

Forsyth

Assigned schools

• HighEast Forsyth
• MiddleLittle Mill
• ElementaryChestatee

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.