Waterfront Homes for Sale in Mcdonough, GA
This page tracks every Mcdonough 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.
33 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Mcdonough, GA today across 19 communities. The median asking price is $549,000, from $319,900 to $4,500,000. Listings in Mcdonough without that feature have a median of $385,500. Most listings right now: Lake Dow North (3), Summer Lake (2), Private Gated Estate (1). Updated September 27, 2026 from the MLS.
Live waterfront homes in McDonough: the listings
26 active listings carry the flag today (4% of McDonough inventory), median asking $550,000, $147/sq ft, median 33 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.
Newest waterfront homes in McDonough
The most expensive waterfront homes in McDonough
| Listing | Asking | Sq ft | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1189 Iris Lake Road | $2,750,000 | 3,010 | Iris Lake |
| 300 Parker Road | $995,000 | 2,232 | — |
| 1114 Edward Drive | $759,900 | 4,205 | Lake Dow North |
| 315 Monroe Drive | $725,000 | 5,050 | Lake Dow North |
| 508 Smithson Crossing | $695,000 | 7,310 | Watkins Glen |
| 5139 Highway 81 | $669,500 | 4,680 | — |
| 3736 Airline Road | $624,900 | — | — |
| 1505 Lake Forest Lane | $599,900 | 3,980 | Lakehaven |
| 1319 Crumbley Road | $598,000 | 3,073 | — |
| 80 Allie Drive | $590,000 | 4,369 | Lake Dow Estates |
Waterfront Homes by price
| Band | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $300K–$500K | 10 | 38% |
| $500K–$750K | 13 | 50% |
| $750K–$1M | 2 | 8% |
| $1M+ | 1 | 4% |
Mcdonough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dow North | 3 | 0 | $725,000 | $399,000 |
| Summer Lake | 2 | 0 | $502,450 | $474,900 |
| Private Gated Estate | 1 | 0 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| Iris Lake | 1 | 0 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 0 | $695,000 | $695,000 |
| Lakehaven | 1 | 0 | $599,900 | $599,900 |
| Lake Dow Estates | 1 | 0 | $590,000 | $590,000 |
| Lake Iris @ Wmsbrg Plt | 1 | 0 | $579,900 | $579,900 |
| Lakeside at Eagles Landing | 1 | 0 | $549,999 | $549,999 |
| Riverbrook | 1 | 0 | $460,000 | $460,000 |
| Hancock Farms | 1 | 0 | $459,900 | $459,900 |
| Oaks at Kelleytown Ridge | 1 | 0 | $430,000 | $430,000 |
| Winfield Estates | 1 | 0 | $387,000 | $387,000 |
| Lake Dow North | 1 | 0 | $380,000 | $380,000 |
| Timber Ridge at The Farm | 1 | 0 | $379,900 | $379,900 |
| Avalon | 1 | 0 | $349,899 | $349,899 |
| Deer Trace | 1 | 0 | $345,000 | $345,000 |
| Autumn Lake | 1 | 0 | $339,999 | $339,999 |
| Stoney Brook | 1 | 0 | $319,900 | $319,900 |
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 Mcdonough, 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.