Waterside at Lanier Springs in Buford

Waterside at Lanier Springs
Homes for Sale in Buford, GA

All 212 homes for sale in Buford, GA · median $472,350 · 155 homes for sale in 30518

Community in Buford · Gwinnett County · ZIP 30518
Median sale $767K
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As of September 2026, Waterside at Lanier Springs in Buford, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $767,000, $160 per square foot, a median 35 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2013. At the median price and Gwinnett County's 2025 rate of 27.1 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,310.

Part of the Lanier Springs master-planned community in Buford, GA — see all Lanier Springs homes for sale (8 listings across 2 villages and sections in the MLS).

Waterside at Lanier Springs key facts
LocationBuford, Gwinnett County, GA · ZIP 30518
Amenities listed by sellersPlayground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Near Shopping, Security System
Sale prices, last 12 months$767,000 median across 4 closed sales · $160 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)35 median
For sale right now1 active, 1 pending · median asking $619,000 · 6.0 months of supply

Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Waterside at Lanier Springs key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterside-at-lanier-springs, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Waterside at Lanier Springs: 1 new listing (median asking $619,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Waterside at Lanier Springs Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$767K
Median sold · 12 mo
$160/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $181 in 2024
99.1%
Sale vs ask
Gwinnett median: 96.8%
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
35days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2024 low
50%
Under contract
Gwinnett: 18% (653 of 3,689)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 2 years of records
5,222sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The number that stands out here is the gap between the median price near $767K and a median price per square foot of $159.90. That combination points to larger floor plans rather than a premium finish-out driving the price tag — buyers are largely paying for square footage and lot, not upgrades per foot.

With a median of just over 30 days on market and only four closings feeding the current snapshot, this is a thin-data read. One or two unusual sales can move these numbers noticeably, so treat the median as directional rather than a precise ceiling or floor, and price or offer with that limited sample size in mind.

Waterside at Lanier Springs Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Waterside at Lanier Springs right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Waterside at Lanier Springs market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $767K ($160 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 35 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 30518 (Buford), 403 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $468K ($194/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 33 days on market. Right now 131 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 5.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30518 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 10 homes in Waterside at Lanier Springs that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2006 and 2014 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 4,296 sq ft and a typical 6-bedroom, 5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.

Waterside at Lanier Springs sits in Buford, Gwinnett County, with a current median sale price near $767K on a small recent-closing sample. MLS listings for the community do not currently identify a specific amenity package, so any clubhouse, pool, or shared green space should be confirmed listing by listing rather than assumed from the name.

Best for

  • Prioritizing overall square footage and lot size over per-foot finish quality.
  • Comfortable evaluating a home on its own comparable sales rather than a broad community median.
  • Flexible on move timing, given a median time on market of just over 30 days in a small-sample environment.

Probably not for

  • Requiring a confirmed clubhouse, pool, or other listed community amenity before writing an offer.
  • Needing a large pool of recent comparable sales to validate pricing with high confidence.
  • Shopping strictly by price per square foot without accounting for how few closings currently anchor that figure.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Waterside at Lanier Springs

Live MLS inventory for Waterside at Lanier Springs. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Waterside at Lanier Springs listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Waterside At Lanier Springs Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Waterside At Lanier Springs listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Gwinnett County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • White Oak · Elementary
  • Lanier · Middle
  • Lanier · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Waterside at Lanier Springs listings and can change; always confirm with the Gwinnett County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Waterside at Lanier Springs address.

If we were buying in Waterside at Lanier Springs today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Waterside at Lanier Springs.

Best Buy
Buying a larger floor plan where square footage matters more than a fully upgraded interior.
Biggest Risk
The median is built on very few closings, so pricing confidence is lower than in a more active community.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comparing cost-per-square-foot across communities rather than shopping strictly by list price.
Avoid If
Needing a documented, publicized amenity package as a deciding factor, since none is currently identified in MLS data.

Bigger Homes, Thin Data

A median price per square foot under $160 alongside a median price near $767K suggests this community skews toward larger homes rather than small, highly finished units. For a buyer, that means square footage is likely doing more of the price work than cabinetry or countertops — a useful distinction when comparing this community to smaller, higher-finish product nearby.

The four-closing window behind these numbers is small enough that a single high or low sale could shift the median meaningfully in either direction. Anyone using this data to anchor an offer or a listing price should pull the individual comparable sales rather than leaning on the median alone, and should not assume the current per-square-foot figure will hold as more closings come in.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterside at Lanier Springs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with this few recent closings, the median only tells part of the story. We pull the underlying comparable sales, walk the current active listings against them, and help you position a price — whether buying or listing — that reflects the actual home and lot rather than a thin market average.

Waterside at Lanier Springs in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a larger floor plan where square footage matters more than a fully upgraded interior.
Biggest advantagePrice per square foot here runs below what the median price alone would suggest, favoring space over finish level.
Biggest riskThe median is built on very few closings, so pricing confidence is lower than in a more active community.
Sweet spotBuyers comparing cost-per-square-foot across communities rather than shopping strictly by list price.
Avoid ifNeeding a documented, publicized amenity package as a deciding factor, since none is currently identified in MLS data.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Waterside at Lanier Springs homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Waterside at Lanier Springs.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Waterside at Lanier Springs sales matched to your home.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 30518 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Waterside at Lanier Springs?
The median sale price in Waterside at Lanier Springs was $767K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (4 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Waterside at Lanier Springs take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 35 days on market (4 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Waterside at Lanier Springs a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Waterside at Lanier Springs is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Waterside at Lanier Springs?
The best agent for Waterside at Lanier Springs is one who actively works Buford and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Waterside at Lanier Springs.
How do I find a top Buford real estate agent who knows Waterside at Lanier Springs?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Waterside at Lanier Springs and the wider Buford area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Waterside at Lanier Springs?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Waterside at Lanier Springs purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Waterside at Lanier Springs, and what county is it in?
Waterside at Lanier Springs is in Buford, Gwinnett County, GA, ZIP 30518.
Prioritizing overall square footage and lot size over per-foot finish quality.Excellent fit
Comfortable evaluating a home on its own comparable sales rather than a broad community median.Excellent fit
Flexible on move timing, given a median time on market of just over 30 days in a small-sample environment.Excellent fit
Requiring a confirmed clubhouse, pool, or other listed community amenity before writing an offer.Probably not
Needing a large pool of recent comparable sales to validate pricing with high confidence.Probably not
Shopping strictly by price per square foot without accounting for how few closings currently anchor that figure.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2024 (10 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Waterside at Lanier Springs? 4 recorded closings; median 35 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Gwinnett County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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