Waterfront Homes for Sale in Decatur, GA
This page tracks every Decatur 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.
21 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Decatur, GA today across 14 communities. The median asking price is $315,000, from $175,000 to $1,795,000. Most listings right now: Clairmont Place (6), Lakeview Co (1), Heritage Hills (1). Updated September 8, 2026 from the MLS.
Decatur waterfront homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.
| Community | Waterfront Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairmont Place | 6 | 0 | $197,450 | $175,000 |
| Lakeview Co | 1 | 0 | $1,795,000 | $1,795,000 |
| Heritage Hills | 1 | 0 | $765,000 | $765,000 |
| Thompson Park | 1 | 0 | $715,000 | $715,000 |
| East Lake Terrace | 1 | 0 | $610,000 | $610,000 |
| Harvester Community | 1 | 0 | $499,900 | $499,900 |
| Heatcliff Heights Sub | 1 | 0 | $335,000 | $335,000 |
| Longview Pointe | 1 | 0 | $329,999 | $329,999 |
| Covington Road | 1 | 0 | $319,900 | $319,900 |
| Kings Glen | 1 | 0 | $315,000 | $315,000 |
| Saratoga Lake Townhomes | 1 | 0 | $274,990 | $274,990 |
| Cascade Manor | 1 | 0 | $264,900 | $264,900 |
| Turner Heights | 1 | 0 | $249,900 | $249,900 |
| Clairmont Place | 1 | 0 | $205,000 | $205,000 |
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.
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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 Decatur, 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.