Your Guide to Moving, Living, and Thriving in Metro Atlanta

8970 Riverwood Lane; Gainesville, GA 30506

$650,000

What if you didn’t have to choose between a private backyard, a finished basement, and a neighborhood packed with amenities? Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Riverstone Plantation, this 5-bedroom home offers more than 4,200 square feet designed for gathering, entertaining, hosting, and creating memories with the people who matter most. The heart of the home is the open-concept main level, where the kitchen, family room, and dining spaces flow effortlessly together. Whether it’s holiday celebrations, game-day gatherings, dinner parties, or simply having everyone together in one place, this home was designed to bring people together. Need a dedicated workspace? The main-level office offers flexibility for remote work, creative pursuits, or a quiet retreat. Step outside and discover one of the home’s most memorable features. The screened porch and expansive deck overlook a private backyard framed by mature trees, creating a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee, summer cookouts, evening conversations, and everything in between. The finished terrace level adds an entirely new layer of living space, complete with a bar area, workout space, guest bedroom, full bath, workshop, and multiple flex spaces ready for movie nights, game days, hobbies, overnight guests, or multi-generational living. Life in Riverstone Plantation extends well beyond your front door. Enjoy a community pool, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, playground, and neighborhood events that make it easy to connect with friends and neighbors. Just minutes from East Forsyth High School, Lake Lanier parks, Port Royale Marina, and waterfront dining, you’ll have endless opportunities to enjoy the lifestyle that makes this area so desirable. With over 4,200 square feet, a finished terrace level, workshop, screened porch, private backyard, and a location that puts both community and Lake Lanier within easy reach, this is more than a house—it’s a place where life happens.
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Chestatee
  • Middle School: Little Mill
  • High School: East Forsyth
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 5
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Master Bath Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub

Learn more about this property...

Private & Public Schools Nearby

  • 4 / 5
    Above
    Avg

    Chestatee Elementary

    6945 KEITH BRIDGE ROAD; Gainesville, GA 30506
    Public PK-5th  |  992 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 198th
  • 4 / 5
    Above
    Avg

    Little Mill Middle School

    6800 LITTLE MILL ROAD; Cumming, GA 30041
    Public 6th-8th  |  892 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 108th

Similar Properties Nearby

Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Spalding Brokers, LLC.
Listings on this website come from the FMLS IDX Compilation and may be held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website. The listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. © 2026 FMLS.

For issues regarding this website (and/or listing search engine, as applicable) please contact KNOWAtlanta - 770-650-1102

Listing information last updated on July 10, 2026