Bustling Businesses and Serene Lakefronts
Situated between the City of Atlanta and the Appalachian Mountains, Gainesville rests on the shores of Lake Lanier with wide open spaces while still centered around a bustling downtown core. The Gainesville real estate market offers an excellent mix of small town charm and big city convenience. Gainesville is the home of a satellite campus of the University of North Georgia as well as historical sites like the Northeast Georgia History Center and recreational (and pet-friendly!) sites like the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
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The Gainesville real estate market hosts a diverse mix of properties. Thanks to the city's range of land types, infrastructure, and history - buyers can find many different homes at a variety of price points.
The cozy and leafy neighborhoods around central Gainesville are home to many Mid-Century cottages and ranch-style homes in brick and vinyl finishes, with exterior shutter accents and spacious yards.
In the more forested, or lakeside areas of Gainesville, there are homes for sale which can be described as rustic cabins, Colonial-style farmhouses, lodges, and even some eclectic Modernist designs as well.
In Gainesville's more upmarket areas, discerning buyers can find stately homes in Colonial styles, reminiscent of Georgian and French-Chateau architecture. Interiors carry on the Southern-Colonial aesthetic, with coffered and tray ceilings, crown-molding, pillars, wide porches, and broad windows.
On the shoes of Lake Lanier and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Gainesville is a small city roughly 1 hour from Atlanta along the I-985 Highway. With a thriving downtown, beautiful scenery, and many local businesses, Gainesville is a tourism and commercial hub for Northeast Georgia.
Gainesville has many informal names, including City of Excellence, Queen City of the Mountains, Poultry Capital of the World, and Hospitality Capital of the World.
Gainesville was once known as Mule Camp Springs, but was changed to "Gainesville" in 1821. The town was named after war hero and author, Edmund P. Gaines. The town grew as a resort, and again due to the construction of Buford Dam in 1956, forming the 38,000 acre Lake Lanier.
Lake Lanier is a prominent area attraction, offering many sites and opportunities for boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
The Gainesville parks authority runs a total of eight separate facilities, 22 parks, and oversees more than 461 acres of parkland.
The area as a whole is home to many amenities and attractions, such as:
Gainesville's downtown area is home to many charming and unique buildings, stores, and restaurants, and hosts a range of events throughout the year.
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Listing information last updated on August 24th, 2019 at 12:47pm EDT.
