Deer Creek Shores Real Estate

Deer Creek Shores Real Estate

Welcome to Deer Creek Shores, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Cumming, Georgia, within the charming Forsyth County. This hidden gem offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and vibrant community living, making it an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Deer Creek Shores boasts a stunning array of homes, many of which feature beautiful lakefront views and generous lot sizes. The architectural styles range from traditional to contemporary, ensuring there’s something for every taste. Residents enjoy spacious backyards perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.

One of the highlights of living in Deer Creek Shores is the access to Lake Lanier, a popular destination for water sports, fishing, and relaxing by the shore. The community is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, featuring walking trails, parks, and picnic areas that invite residents to connect with nature and each other.

Families will appreciate the top-rated schools in the area, known for their commitment to excellence and nurturing learning environments. Additionally, Cumming offers a variety of shopping, dining, and recreational options, ensuring that everything you need is just a short drive away.

With its friendly atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and convenient amenities, Deer Creek Shores is more than just a place to live; it’s a community to thrive in. Come discover your dream home in this idyllic neighborhood where you can create lasting memories and enjoy the best that Forsyth County has to offer!

Newest Listings in Deer Creek Shores

7875 Robin Road, Cumming
$1,160,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7829244 MLS
Welcome to 7875 Robin Road, where relaxed lake living meets effortless style in the sought-after Deer Creek Shores community on South Lake Lanier. Set on nearly an acre along the deep waters of Young Deer Creek, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect setting for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or your own private escape at the lake. The lifestyle begins at the water. An easy walk from the home leads to your private single-slip dock, putting boating, swimming, fishing and sunset evenings right outside your door. From here, enjoy convenient access to Lake Lanier's marinas, waterfront dining and entertainment, including Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Whether it's an early-morning cruise, an afternoon on the water or dinner by boat, this is the kind of location that makes lake life part of everyday life. Inside, approximately 2,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space offers comfort without unnecessary upkeep. The main level features three bedrooms and two full baths along with an open, inviting floor plan centered around a striking stone fireplace in the family room. Multiple outdoor living spaces extend the home beyond its walls, but the expansive screened porch is the true standout. With its soaring vaulted cathedral ceiling, second fireplace and views toward the lake, it creates an incredible year-round gathering space, from quiet mornings with coffee to fall football weekends, summer evenings and nights spent unwinding by the fire. The finished terrace level adds another dimension to the home with a spacious media and recreation area, additional bedroom, full bath and walk-in closet. Create a private guest suite, game room, home theater, fitness space or comfortable retreat for family and friends. Outside, the nearly one-acre homesite provides an exceptional amount of space to enjoy and further personalize the property. The deck was recently extended to create an additional outdoor retreat featuring a hot tub with a pergola above, adding yet another space to relax and enjoy the lake lifestyle. The property also provides opportunities for future enhancements, whether that means creating a pool and outdoor entertaining area, expanding the home, adding a future garage or workshop, or selectively opening the landscape to showcase more of the lake setting. A wide driveway, equipped with an EV charger easily fits four vehicles providing plenty of room for residents and guests, while the South Lake Lanier location keeps you convenient to Cumming, Alpharetta and everyday shopping, dining and services. 7875 Robin Road is more than a home near the lake, it's an invitation to actually live the Lake Lanier lifestyle. Private dock. Deep water. Exceptional outdoor living. Space to entertain. And the freedom to step outside, get on the boat and make the lake your backyard. Welcome to the good life on South Lake Lanier.

7875 Robin Road, Cumming
7865 Robin Road, Cumming
$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10833561 MLS
Rare south Lake Lanier waterfront home in Deer Creek Shores, Cumming with more than 3,500 square feet of living space, DEEP WATER, OVERSIZED COVERED SINGLE-SLIP DOCK, and GENTLE WALK (or golf cart ride!) down to the lake via the GRANDFATHERED-IN CART PATH. The deep-water dock offers outstanding year-round private lake access for boating and recreation, with sitting/entertaining areas alongside the boat slip, PATH LIGHTING, and ELECTRICITY to the dock. This 4-bedroom 3-bathroom lakefront home is exceptionally well-maintained with carefully curated architectural features that include vaulted beamed ceilings, SKYLIGHTS, hardwood floors, large masonry fireplace, and EXPANSIVE WINDOWS for natural light and SPECTACULAR SCENERY. The custom kitchen has GRANITE countertops with a large central island, perfect for entertaining and/or casual dining, and flows directly into the dining area, spacious cathedral ceiling living/family room with fireplace, and large glass-enclosed sunroom that, in turn, opens out to the expansive deck overlooking the entire back garden, with its specimen trees and shrubs, leading down to the lake. The FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL adds flexible living and guest space with two bedrooms, FULL BATH, laundry room, a SECOND LIVING/FAMILY area, and covered patio access, ideal for hosting family and friends. Enjoy LAKE-facing VIEWS and SPECTACULAR SUNSETS with family and friends throughout the year. The attached two-car garage provides ample space for automobiles, golf cart, and recreation and gardening equipment/supplies. Outside, enjoy a private setting with beautifully manicured LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION system, wildlife, and extensive yard space, including a PRIVATE SIDE YARD/DECK with recently restored antique fountain. Convenient south-lake location provides access to GA-400, Cumming, Buckhead, the Atlanta International Airport, and North Metro Atlanta while offering the Lake Lanier lifestyle right outside your door. Deep water, gentle lake access, and a private dock make 7865 Robin Road the kind of Lake Lanier property that families can enjoy for generations to come.

7865 Robin Road, Cumming
7865 Robin Road, Cumming
$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7826943 MLS
Rare south Lake Lanier waterfront home in Deer Creek Shores, Cumming with more than 3,500 square feet of living space, DEEP WATER, OVERSIZED COVERED SINGLE-SLIP DOCK, and GENTLE WALK (or golf cart ride!) down to the lake via the GRANDFATHERED-IN CART PATH. The deep-water dock offers outstanding year-round private lake access for boating and recreation, with sitting/entertaining areas alongside the boat slip, PATH LIGHTING, and ELECTRICITY to the dock. This 4-bedroom 3-bathroom lakefront home is exceptionally well-maintained with carefully curated architectural features that include vaulted beamed ceilings, SKYLIGHTS, hardwood floors, large masonry fireplace, and EXPANSIVE WINDOWS for natural light and SPECTACULAR SCENERY. The custom kitchen has GRANITE countertops with a large central island, perfect for entertaining and/or casual dining, and flows directly into the dining area, spacious cathedral ceiling living/family room with fireplace, and large glass-enclosed sunroom that, in turn, opens out to the expansive deck overlooking the entire back garden, with its specimen trees and shrubs, leading down to the lake. The FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL adds flexible living and guest space with two bedrooms, FULL BATH, laundry room, a SECOND LIVING/FAMILY area, and covered patio access, ideal for hosting family and friends. Enjoy LAKE-facing VIEWS and SPECTACULAR SUNSETS with family and friends throughout the year. The attached two-car garage provides ample space for automobiles, golf cart, and recreation and gardening equipment/supplies. Outside, enjoy a private setting with beautifully manicured LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION system, wildlife, and extensive yard space, including a PRIVATE SIDE YARD/DECK with recently restored antique fountain. Convenient south-lake location provides access to GA-400, Cumming, Buckhead, the Atlanta International Airport, and North Metro Atlanta while offering the Lake Lanier lifestyle right outside your door. Deep water, gentle lake access, and a private dock make 7865 Robin Road the kind of Lake Lanier property that families can enjoy for generations to come.

7865 Robin Road, Cumming
7940 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$1,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10805160 MLS
An increasingly rare opportunity on Lake Lanier to create something truly your own. Set on a relatively FLAT LOT with BIG LAKE VIEWS in Deer Creek Shores, this property offers the kind of setting that is becoming harder to find - usable land, a peaceful and DROUGHT-PROOF cove, and a DOUBLE SLIP DOCK already in place. A MOW PERMIT extends your ability to maintain the view corridor from the home to the water, allowing for a more open, connected lake experience. The property is being sold AS-IS. Whether you are looking to reimagine the current structure or design and build a custom lake home from the ground up, this property presents a compelling foundation in a coveted neighborhood on Lake Lanier. Properties with this combination of lot usability, view, and dock configuration are limited - and becoming more so each year. Quietly positioned. Full of potential. Ready for its next chapter.

7940 Lanier Drive, Cumming
7940 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$1,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7804459 MLS
An increasingly rare opportunity on Lake Lanier to create something truly your own. Set on a relatively FLAT LOT with BIG LAKE VIEWS in Deer Creek Shores, this property offers the kind of setting that is becoming harder to find — usable land, a peaceful and DROUGHT-PROOF cove, and a DOUBLE SLIP DOCK already in place. A MOW PERMIT extends your ability to maintain the view corridor from the home to the water, allowing for a more open, connected lake experience. The property is being sold AS-IS. Whether you are looking to reimagine the current structure or design and build a custom lake home from the ground up, this property presents a compelling foundation in a coveted neighborhood on Lake Lanier. Properties with this combination of lot usability, view, and dock configuration are limited - and becoming more so each year. Quietly positioned. Full of potential. Ready for its next chapter.

7940 Lanier Drive, Cumming
8360 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10730903 MLS
Experience true lakefront living in this beautifully situated home offering expansive, unobstructed views and year-round deep water access. Set on a private lot, this property combines everyday comfort with the kind of setting that makes lake life effortless and enjoyable. Step inside to an expansive living room anchored by a cozy fireplace and serene lake views. This inviting space flows seamlessly into a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, where natural light pours in and the full panorama of the water becomes the focal point of the home. The main level continues with a spacious country kitchen featuring an island, dedicated dining area, and a large laundry room with additional storage, designed for both functionality and easy everyday living. Also on the main level, the primary suite offers peaceful lake views and private deck access, creating a quiet retreat. Two additional bedrooms complete this level. The terrace level provides even more flexible living space with a cozy family room, an additional bedroom, and a bonus room currently utilized as a bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office, gym, or media space. Outside, enjoy direct access to the lake with a private double-deck dock featuring a covered 10-foot-wide single slip and deep water year-round, allowing for reliable boat access even during lower lake levels. Whether it's morning coffee overlooking the water, afternoons on the boat, or evenings watching the sunset, this home is designed to fully embrace lake living. South Lanier location is a quick boat ride to Lanier Islands, Landshark Bar & Grill, and so many great Lake Lanier spots! Conveniently located just minutes from GA-400, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and commuter routes while still feeling like a private retreat.

8360 Lanier Drive, Cumming
8360 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$1,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7751773 MLS
Experience true lakefront living in this beautifully situated home offering expansive, unobstructed views and year-round deep water access. Set on a private lot, this property combines everyday comfort with the kind of setting that makes lake life effortless and enjoyable. Step inside to an expansive living room anchored by a cozy fireplace and serene lake views. This inviting space flows seamlessly into a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, where natural light pours in and the full panorama of the water becomes the focal point of the home. The main level continues with a spacious country kitchen featuring an island, dedicated dining area, and a large laundry room with additional storage, designed for both functionality and easy everyday living. Also on the main level, the primary suite offers peaceful lake views and private deck access, creating a quiet retreat. Two additional bedrooms complete this level. The terrace level provides even more flexible living space with a cozy family room, an additional bedroom, and a bonus room currently utilized as a bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office, gym, or media space. Outside, enjoy direct access to the lake with a private double-deck dock featuring a covered 10-foot-wide single slip and deep water year-round, allowing for reliable boat access even during lower lake levels. Whether it’s morning coffee overlooking the water, afternoons on the boat, or evenings watching the sunset, this home is designed to fully embrace lake living. South Lanier location is a quick boat ride to Lanier Islands, Landshark Bar & Grill, and so many great Lake Lanier spots! Conveniently located just minutes from GA-400, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and commuter routes while still feeling like a private retreat.

8360 Lanier Drive, Cumming
8330 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$2,500,000
10475985 MLS
Here's your chance to own the Lake Lanier lot everyone has been asking about for over a decade! This PREMIER SOUTHSIDE LAKEFRONT property offers expansive, BIG WATER VIEWS and private cove access with DEEP WATER. Positioned closer to the water than neighboring properties due to its grandfathered Corps line, this lot provides CALM WATERS and minimal wake disturbances, making it an ideal retreat with stunning open-lake views. The lot also has a grandfathered permit for a COVERED BOAT DOCK as well as a MOW PERMIT TO THE WATER, meaning unhindered views as long as you keep it mowed! The property has undergone extensive preparation - with demolition, blasting and hauling stone, plumbing and electrical conduit run and stubbed up, and the slab on grade is in place - saving the new owner expense and time to construct their luxury retreat. All your builder needs to do is start the framing process. The sellers originally designed a multi-level estate to maximize the breathtaking views, incorporating expansive terraces, a zero-entry beach-style pool with an infinity edge, and a spacious fire pit gathering areaCoperfect for LAKESIDE ENTERTAINING. Renderings of the home as designed will be added as photos soon. For access to floor plans and architectural drawings of the originally designed estate, be sure to reach out to the listing agent or visit this property's landing page.

8330 Lanier Drive, Cumming
8330 Lanier Drive, Cumming
$2,500,000
7537224 MLS
Here's your chance to own the Lake Lanier lot everyone has been asking about for over a decade! This PREMIER SOUTHSIDE LAKEFRONT property offers expansive, BIG WATER VIEWS and private cove access with DEEP WATER. Positioned closer to the water than neighboring properties due to its grandfathered Corps line, this lot provides CALM WATERS and minimal wake disturbances, making it an ideal retreat with stunning open-lake views. The lot also has a permit for a MAXIMUM SIZE (32x32) DOCK with party deck allowed as well as a MOW PERMIT TO THE WATER, meaning unhindered views as long as you keep it mowed! The property was purchased as the site of a family estate, “Grace Manor.” The design for Grace Manor is a multi-level estate to maximize the breathtaking views, incorporating expansive terraces, a zero-entry beach-style pool with an infinity edge, and a spacious fire pit gathering area—perfect for LAKESIDE ENTERTAINING. The photos show renderings of what the spectacular home could look like once constructed. This home is READY FOR THE FRAMING PROCESS to begin; the new owner will not need to incur the costs of demolition, blasting stone, and hauling stone away. Plumbing and electrical conduit are already run and stubbed up, and the slab on grade is in place - saving the new owner expense and time to construct their luxury retreat. For access to floor plans and architectural drawings of the originally designed estate, be sure to reach out to the listing agent or visit this property's landing page.

8330 Lanier Drive, Cumming
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