Waterfront Homes for Sale in Cartersville, GA

This page tracks every Cartersville listing whose MLS record reports waterfront (ocean, bay, Intracoastal, river, canal or lake frontage), by community, with live counts and asking prices, and the costs that come with the water.

14 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Cartersville, GA today across 10 communities. The median asking price is $672,500, from $189,000 to $2,675,000. Listings in Cartersville without that feature have a median of $365,000. Most listings right now: The Retreat At Pumpkin Vine (1), Waterside Estate (1), River Shoals (1). Updated September 27, 2026 from the MLS.

Live waterfront homes in Cartersville: the listings

12 active listings carry the flag today (4% of Cartersville inventory), median asking $672,500, $213/sq ft, median 27 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.

Newest waterfront homes in Cartersville

37 Retreat Ridge, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$2,675,000
4 bd · 6.5 ba · 12,279 sq ft · built 2009
37 Retreat Ridge, 30120
The Retreat at Pumpkin Vine
Listing courtesy of BHHS Georgia Properties
23 Vista Woods Lane, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$950,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 5,584 sq ft · built 1993
23 Vista Woods Lane, 30120
Mountain View Estates
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Northwest
140 J R Road, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$785,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,720 sq ft · built 1985
140 J R Road, 30121
Listing courtesy of Compass
24 Allatoona Landing Cabin #7, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$189,000
1 bd · 1 ba · 488 sq ft · built 1972
24 Allatoona Landing Cabin #7, 30121
Allatoona Landing
Listing courtesy of Watkins Real Estate Associates
11 Laurel Trace, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$965,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,954 sq ft · built 2015
11 Laurel Trace, 30120
River Shoals
Listing courtesy of Atlanta Communities
38 Grove Park Circle, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$540,000
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,676 sq ft · built 2013
38 Grove Park Circle, 30120
Listing courtesy of Atlanta Communities
22 Knollwood Way, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$535,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,515 sq ft · built 2022
22 Knollwood Way, 30121
Mountainbrook
Listing courtesy of Orchard Brokerage, LLC
28 Priory Club Drive, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$445,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,574 sq ft · built 2001
28 Priory Club Drive, 30120
The Planters
Listing courtesy of H & H Realty LLC
23 Waterside Drive, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$1,650,000
5 bd · 5 ba · built 2002
23 Waterside Drive, 30121
Waterside Estate
Listing courtesy of Atlanta Communities
20 Milam Circle, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$375,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sq ft · built 1996
20 Milam Circle, 30120
Milam Shores
Listing courtesy of Etowah Realty Group LLC
15 Lakeside Way, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$560,000
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,570 sq ft · built 2021
15 Lakeside Way, 30121
Mountainbrook
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North
528 Old Alabama Road, waterfront for sale in Cartersville
$1,999,000
6 bd · 6 ba · 6,618 sq ft · built 1989
528 Old Alabama Road, 30120
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North

The most expensive waterfront homes in Cartersville

ListingAskingSq ftCommunity
37 Retreat Ridge$2,675,00012,279The Retreat at Pumpkin Vine
528 Old Alabama Road$1,999,0006,618—
23 Waterside Drive$1,650,000—Waterside Estate
11 Laurel Trace$965,0003,954River Shoals
23 Vista Woods Lane$950,0005,584Mountain View Estates
140 J R Road$785,0003,720—
15 Lakeside Way$560,0002,570Mountainbrook
38 Grove Park Circle$540,0002,676—
22 Knollwood Way$535,0002,515Mountainbrook
28 Priory Club Drive$445,0002,574The Planters

Waterfront Homes by price

BandFor saleShare
Under $300K18%
$300K–$500K217%
$500K–$750K325%
$750K–$1M325%
$1M+325%

Cartersville waterfront homes by community

Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.

CommunityWaterfront HomesNew buildMedian listFrom
The Retreat At Pumpkin Vine10$2,675,000$2,675,000
Waterside Estate10$1,650,000$1,650,000
River Shoals10$965,000$965,000
Mountain View Estates10$950,000$950,000
Mountainbrook10$560,000$560,000
Grove Park10$540,000$540,000
Mountainbrook10$535,000$535,000
The Planters10$445,000$445,000
Milam Shores10$375,000$375,000
Allatoona Landing10$189,000$189,000

What waterfront ownership really costs

Waterfront homes carry costs inland homes do not: flood insurance where the parcel sits in a FEMA special flood hazard area, higher windstorm premiums closer to open water, and upkeep for seawalls, docks and lifts. Before you offer, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask for the seawall’s age and any inspection reports, and get an insurance quote in hand, not an estimate. Our flood insurance calculator and wind mitigation savings calculator show what the parcel will actually cost to insure.

Questions to ask about any waterfront listing

Is the water frontage deeded or association-owned? Is there a fixed bridge between the dock and open water, and what is the clearance? What did the seller pay for flood and wind coverage last year, and with which carriers? Has the seawall or dock been permitted and inspected? What is the finished-floor elevation? A local agent who works waterfront deals will know which canals hold depth at low tide and which carriers are writing in the area.

Common questions

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Cartersville?
As of September 27, 2026, 14 Cartersville, GA listings whose MLS record reports waterfront are active or pending, across 10 communities. The count updates with every MLS refresh.
What do waterfront homes cost in Cartersville?
The median asking price today is $672,500, with listings from $189,000 to $2,675,000. Cartersville listings without that feature have a median of $365,000.
Which Cartersville community has the most waterfront homes for sale?
The Retreat At Pumpkin Vine has the most right now (1), followed by Waterside Estate (1), River Shoals (1), Mountain View Estates (1).
Is a waterfront home always in a flood zone?
Not always, but most direct-frontage parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, which means a lender will require flood insurance. The elevation certificate and the exact zone for the parcel decide the premium; two homes on the same canal can differ by thousands a year.

Keep exploring Cartersville

Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed with every MLS pull; this page rebuilds on every ship. Community-level aggregates only: active and pending residential listings in Cartersville, GA whose MLS record reports waterfront. Prices are asking prices, not values. Property features and prices only; nothing on this page describes residents. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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