505 E Main St, Buford, GA 30518
OFF MARKET

505 E Main St
Buford, GA 30518

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 4,950 sqft (on 0.41 acres)

$1,350,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,907/mo*
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$1,350,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,907/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
6 Baths
4,950 sqft
(on 0.41 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Historic Downtown Buford. Walking distance to restaurants,shopping and night life. Locate your business here, or re-zone back to residential and live in this craftsman style home. This property has been restored for office or retail on corner lot with road frontage on 3 sides. Approx 3260 Sq Ft with room to expand in the huge unfinished attic. There is also a free-standing brick carriage house for more room, storage, or guest house. Built in 1925, has many historic elements including built in book cases, 10 ft ceilings, and hardwoods. Newly renovated Kitchen renovated with Wolf Range and Oven. Bosch Dishwasher. Soapstone counters and marble subway tiles. Roof replaced 2017.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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Home Details for 505 E Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 15Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, HardwoodGated Entry
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedGardenLawnPatioPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.41 acres

Price History for 505 E Main St

DatePriceEventSource
10/11/2019$499,900Sold
FMLS GA #6120786
06/09/2015$400,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/08/2015$400,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/09/2015$400,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/24/2014$400,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/07/2014$425,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/24/2014$425,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/03/2004$320,000Sold
N/A
06/13/2003$240,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,095
Assessment$1,085,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 505 E Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
525 E Main St, Buford, GA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,249,000
06/20/25
5
3.5
4,000
120 Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/22/25
5
4.5
4,092
157 Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
12/08/25
5
6.5
6,000
510 Forest St, Buford, GA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$899,000
08/05/25
5
3.5
4,150
60 Stonehedge Dr, Buford, GA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$670,000
09/19/25
4
3
2,726
2452 Wolf Meadow Ln, Buford, GA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$195,000
12/04/25
5
5.5
4,956
100 Victor Dr, Buford, GA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$405,000
09/19/25
3
2.5
2,206
2427 Wolf Meadow Ln, Buford, GA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,349,577
06/27/25
5
6
4,408
48 Stonehedge Ct, Buford, GA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$492,600
03/03/26
4
3.5
2,068
10 Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$375,000
12/01/25
3
2
2,588

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What Locals Say about Buford

At least 379 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • S.triplett2010
    "I moved here from Pittsburgh, it is a lovely neighborhood. The neighborhood is clean and quiet. Everyone takes walks and kids play outside with no problems 😊"
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  • Jimmie Powell
    "My neighbor that’s great access to shopping public parks and recreation, as well as easy commute to Atlanta and other major employment centers in the Atlanta Metro North Metro Atlanta area"
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  • Dolores Villalobos
    "We don’t have public transportation.everyone has to have a vehicle here. So keep that in mind if you want to live here."
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  • Frida Doce
    "Our neighborhood is spectacular, the neighbors are very respectful, all attentive to strangers who may be here for the first time, and there are many soldiers in the same place who also provide a lot of security."
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  • Tayaomelchenko
    "we have been living in this neighborhood for over 3 years and it is a wonderful place to live! very safe, well maintained, friendly"
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  • Photosbysarapastrano
    "All schools are great in Buford area. 8/10 lowest ratings. I am a local to the area we love it here "
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  • Maquiese jones
    "Love the area very safe and friendly neighborhood moved here from SC the schools are great if you have children and everything is close "
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  • Jimmie Powell
    "We love our high school. It provides a rich learning environment for our students, athletics, academics, and the arts."
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  • Ribby2000
    "Block parties/potluck w/wooded playground near a small stream with salamanders, great schools hold their arts & sports events, movies under the stars, rubber duck races & community theater with celebrity performances throughout the year 😀"
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  • Ribby2000
    "Sometimes people drive really fast even in the neighborhoods so be very careful & watch your children - don’t run out into the road or wander off alone because I’ve also encountered stray dogs on occasion (4x in 3.5 yrs)."
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  • Mylee Jones
    "You need a car……………..that’s the only thing I could think of otherwise it’s nice and quiet and very peaceful "
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  • Holly Standridge
    "Dog friendly! We love this neighborhood! Everyone walks their dogs every evening and we dont have any issues with lose dogs or loud barking. "
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  • Jennifer Arellano
    "Exceptional festivals are always held downtown Buford by BCSS. Our Buford community center always has concerts for adults as well as other events. It’s always a sensational location to get cardio in. Our community is accommodated with a splash pad for the littles. I would love to see more for kids though— A small fair perhaps? Bouncy house event? Egg hunt during easter? An addition of swings and a slide would not be terrible. Other than that, beautiful and safe community everyone is kind and caring. "
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  • Eli Reagin
    "If you’re not in in front of Sardis church rd or trying to get anywhere fast around 2 o clock. It’s amazing"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great family oriented neighborhood. Friendly neighbors and a convenient location. This area is near by grocery stores, shopping stores, restaurants, and major highways. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Small but great little neighborhood. No crime. Everyone that’s around has lived in theirs homes for years"
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  • Trulia User
    "They’re many great families great community guidelines, lovely area, well kept good place to live, especially for first time home buyers! Give it a look if you’re interested "
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  • Dwight E.
    "Our community tries to celebrate each holiday especially for the children. Christmas season is celebrated by having a pancake breakfast with Santa. Spring is celebrated with an Easter egg hunt. "
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  • Abrilll
    "Close to dog parks and walking trails. Vet is close by. Just about everyone has a dog and walks them regularly in the subdivision "
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  • Kenneth V.
    "Friendly, clean neighborhood. Nice weather and easy access to the outdoors: mountains, Lake Lanier. "
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  • Kylie Z.
    "nothing it is just a nice area to live in. it is a quite neighborhood and we have been quite happy here"
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  • Djs8851
    "I see dog owners walking their dogs often. This is a dog friendly neighborhood. There is nothing not to like."
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  • Christopher D.
    "Nice and great and kids friendly. Beautiful place. Good school system. Nice yards no crime. Very safe "
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  • Saadiqahjbrown
    "I’ve been here for over 5 years. The community is amazing. The school system is great for my children. I love it here."
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  • Danny F.
    "My neighborhood as easy access to the mall of Ga highway 985 buford highway and many other main roads of transportation. "
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  • Brenda J.
    "I’ve lived here for 6yrs and I feel safe. It is family and kid friendly. Safe activities and recreational for kids."
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  • Melissa_horn86
    "There’s not a lot of violence. Mall of ga with several shops for everything and anything. Nicer higher end place to live"
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  • Nary M.
    "It's growing into a little city in the suburbs. I love it here. Schools are great, restaurants all over, and the homes are beautiful! The area is clean and well maintained!"
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  • Jyackley66
    "I have my own car and I drive to places without the need of public transportation. It is a lot of traffic by the Mall of GA due to different stores, restaurants, car dealerships are in the same are. "
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  • Jyackley66
    "My neighborhood is one of the best area to live in Gwinnett County. It offers great school system. Close to the mall, restaurants, shopping areas, churches, parks but the same time you can drive few miles and you'll see horses, cows and other animals that you will see in rural areas. I love the diversity and the mixed cultures. "
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  • Cindy.boyd
    "Love the community here. Great people. Very friendly! Interactive community. Convenient to lake Lanier, mall of Georgia, interstates, and more."
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  • Maria G.
    "Amazing neighborhood and super cute the areas are perfect and very clean is to close at mall of Georgia "
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  • Googlyglenda
    "If your kids are outside, make them watch out for coyotes and other stray or wild animals. There are many coyotes around. There are deer as well but of course they are more afraid of us. "
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  • Marcellewilliams
    "There is a lack of sidewalks outside of my subdivision. There are some construction doing on to make it better but it will not be done for a while. "
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  • Trecia.m
    "We live in a great neighborhood. You see people walking their dogs on a regular basis and we have a large neighborhood for long walks. Everyone Is friendly!!"
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  • Audiophile26
    "I live in the willow leaf housing area. Neighbors don’t appear to be friendly and there are more renters than owners here."
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  • Adam C.
    "They would love how big the yards are and how friendly the neighbors are everywhere. Also the occasional snow between the paws ;)"
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  • Lisa G.
    "There are lots of dog owners in our neighbourhood and also there is a dog park called Cherokee bluff that is very nice at approx 10 minute drive."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have many special events during the winter and the pool is very popular in the warmer months. The neighborhood has sidewalks and is very safe"
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  • Nicole S. L.
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time and are very courteous towards the neighborhood by cleaning up their dog poops along the way."
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505 E Main St, Buford, GA 30518 is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 4,950 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 505 E Main St was last sold on Oct 11, 2019 for $499,900. The current Trulia Estimate for 505 E Main St is $1,350,900.