Jonesboro Homes with Private Waterfront Features

Jonesboro Homes with Private Waterfront Features

Welcome to Jonesboro, Georgia – a charming city that beautifully blends the warmth of Southern hospitality with the vibrancy of modern living. Nestled in Clayton County, just a short drive from Atlanta, Jonesboro is rich in history and community spirit. Known for its picturesque landscapes and welcoming neighborhoods, this city is a perfect place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most enticing aspects of Jonesboro is its stunning homes that boast private waterfront features. Imagine waking up to serene views of glistening waters right outside your window! These properties offer an unparalleled lifestyle, where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water’s edge. With a variety of architectural styles, from cozy cottages to luxurious estates, there’s something for everyone looking to embrace the tranquility of waterfront living.

In addition to its natural beauty, Jonesboro offers a plethora of amenities. Explore local parks, enjoy shopping at quaint boutiques, or indulge in delicious dining options that showcase the best of Southern cuisine. The city is also steeped in history, with landmarks like the Road to Tara Museum, which celebrates the legacy of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind."

With its perfect blend of outdoor recreation, rich history, and vibrant community, Jonesboro is not just a place to live – it’s a place to thrive. Discover your dream home with private waterfront features and experience the best that this delightful city has to offer!

Newest Jonesboro Homes with Private Waterfront Features

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10834607 MLS

A stunning new construction home on Lake Spivey, where modern luxury meets an exceptional waterfront setting. Positioned on one of the lake's premier lots with more than 250 feet of shoreline, this newly built residence was thoughtfully designed to make the water an integral part of everyday living. Sweeping lake views, a private beach, two docks, a saltwater pool, hot tub, and multiple outdoor living spaces create a private resort experience just beyond your door. As the only new-construction home currently available on Lake Spivey, this is a rare opportunity to own something distinctly modern on one of metro Atlanta's most coveted private lakes. Inside, a dramatic two-story great room immediately draws the eye to expansive walls of glass and sweeping lake views. The open-concept design creates an effortless connection between the great room, dining areas, and kitchen, allowing the water to remain the backdrop throughout the main living spaces. Designed for both elevated entertaining and everyday living, the kitchen is appointed with a premium THOR appliance suite, including a six-burner range and double ovens, generous preparation space, and a layout that keeps the lake firmly in view. The main-level primary suite is thoughtfully tucked away for privacy, creating a serene retreat complete with a custom-designed closet and spa-inspired bath. Each additional bedroom is ensuite, providing guests and family with the privacy and comfort expected of a home of this caliber. A fully finished terrace level expands the living and entertaining possibilities even further, with direct access to the backyard and waterfront. Outside, the property unfolds into a private lakeside retreat. More than 250 feet of shoreline encompasses a private beach, two docks, a saltwater pool, hot tub, and multiple outdoor living areas positioned to take full advantage of the setting. From afternoons on the water to evenings poolside and sunsets from the great room, the home has been designed around an extraordinary connection to the lake. Lake Spivey offers something increasingly difficult to find: the privacy of an established lake community with the freedom to fully enjoy the water. As the only private lake of its size in the Southeast permitting an array of water sports, residents can enjoy wakeboarding, wake surfing, wave runners, boating, fishing, and sunset cruises just beyond their own backyard. And while the setting feels remarkably removed, it remains exceptionally connected. I-75 and I-285 are minutes away, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Downtown Atlanta less than 30 minutes from home. This is not simply a lake house. It is a modern waterfront estate designed around the way you want to live.

3258 S Bay Drive, Jonesboro

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 10819830 MLS

Luxury Lakefront Living on Lake Spivey! Nestled behind a gated entrance on approximately 1.4 acres with 180+ feet of water frontage, this exceptional 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath custom home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and recreation. Designed for entertaining, the home features three spacious living areas, a formal dining room, beautiful hardwood floors, and walls of windows showcasing breathtaking lake views. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cabinetry, stunning quartzite countertops, designer backsplash, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package, an 8-burner range, and a spacious butler's pantry complete with a second Sub-Zero refrigerator and ice maker. The main-level owner's suite is a private retreat featuring a sitting room with fireplace, screened porch overlooking the lake with its own fireplace, spa-inspired bath with heated marble floors, heated jetted tub, oversized tiled shower, California Closet system, and a private laundry room. Upstairs you'll find four additional bedrooms, including two en-suite bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill layout, plus a second laundry room. The daylight basement offers incredible flexibility with a large recreation room featuring custom heart pine walls, fireplace, game room, full bath, workout room, and potential sixth bedroom, all with walk-out access to the lake. Outside, enjoy everything Lake Spivey has to offer with a covered two-slip dock featuring lifts, sun deck, granite block seawall, irrigation system, fenced yard, garden area, circular driveway, and a detached heated and cooled activity building currently used as a golf simulator room but easily converted into a theater, studio, or home office. The oversized three-car garage includes attic storage and two Tesla charging stations. Located less than 5 miles from I-75 and Historic Downtown Jonesboro and only 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, this home offers convenient access while enjoying one of metro Atlanta's premier private lake communities with boating, fishing, fireworks, movie nights, holiday events, and year-round recreation. A rare opportunity to own one of Lake Spivey's premier waterfront estates.

2880 Emerald Drive, Jonesboro

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10808135 MLS

This house is a treasure. An exquisite two-acre, deep-water, terraced lakefront lot on private Lake Spivey. Over 216 feet of pristine lakefront, perfect for all activities like fishing, skiing, sailing, and rowing. The highlight of the lot is the magnificent stone seawall with a spacious brick patio projecting into the lake, complemented by a charming, Greek Revival-inspired, award-winning boat dock. The shoreline infrastructure provides an ideal setting for large gatherings of family and friends, offering incomparable views of the lake and the spectacular fireworks display on the 4th of July. The house has a northeast exposure on the lakeside, which allows for stunning sunrises over coffee and moonrises over cocktails from either the second-story deck off the primary bedroom or the first-floor deck and terrace. Both locations are perfect for taking in focused views of the lake over a garden where something is in bloom every season. The seamless transition from indoors to outdoors makes the house, shoreline patio, and dock ideal for every gathering. The architecture is traditional, with a welcoming porch leading into 3311 square feet of light-filled charm, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Beautiful hardwoods on the first and second floors. One guest bedroom and the primary bedroom both have en-suites. The primary bedroom boasts a cozy sitting area and a contemporary fireplace that can be enjoyed from either the bed or the sitting area. The open floor plan of the kitchen flows into a spacious and warm family room enhanced with rare wormy chestnut paneling, accentuated by an oversized fireplace. Both the family room and dining room area overlook the lake with a wide wall of windows showcasing the gently sloping terraced garden. The full bath on the first level accommodates swimmers and boaters and their gear. Downstairs offers an additional 1485 square feet of buildable space. Experience all the peace and tranquility of lake living, just 5 minutes from I-75, 20 minutes from Atlanta International Airport, 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and 30 minutes from Atlanta's premier shopping districts. Costco and Starbucks are a mere 7 minutes away, along with a variety of restaurants and other conveniences. Altogether, this property has an overwhelming sense of place - it's pure magic!

3006 Emerald Drive, Jonesboro

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