Norman Downes Homes for Sale

Welcome to Norman Downes, a charming subdivision nestled in the heart of Duluth, Georgia, within the vibrant Gwinnett County. This picturesque community is a hidden gem, offering a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. With its tree-lined streets and beautifully manicured lawns, Norman Downes invites you to experience a lifestyle that prioritizes comfort and community.

Homes for sale in Norman Downes boast a variety of architectural styles, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. From quaint single-family homes to spacious two-story residences, each property reflects the warmth and character of this delightful neighborhood. Many homes feature open floor plans, updated kitchens, and inviting outdoor spaces, ideal for entertaining family and friends or enjoying a peaceful evening under the stars.

Residents of Norman Downes enjoy easy access to an array of amenities, including parks, shopping centers, and top-rated schools. The nearby Duluth Town Green is a hub of activity, hosting community events, farmers' markets, and outdoor concerts, making it a wonderful place for families to gather and create lasting memories.

With a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere, Norman Downes is more than just a place to live; it’s a place to call home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to settle down in a family-friendly neighborhood, the homes for sale in Norman Downes offer an exceptional opportunity to embrace the Duluth lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thriving community—your dream home awaits!

Newest Norman Downes Homes for Sale

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10874519 MLS

Waterfront lake house on Norman Lake, minutes from downtown Duluth, beautifully updated midcentury modern lakefront home in desirable Norman Downes subdivision! Have you been dreaming of owning a lakefront home that feels like you are on vacation in the North Georgia mountains and also gives you everything the city has to offer? Look no further, you have found your new home! Sip your morning coffee on the large wrap-around deck overlooking the lake. Experience the sunrise and sunset while fishing from your private dock, or take your boat for a spin around the lake. This home sits on about half an acre and the possibilities for backyard entertaining are endless! Enjoy the easy maintenance of your thoughtfully landscaped front yard with ornamental trees and curved tiered stone walls. This 3-level lakefront stunner has been well loved and maintained. The main level boasts vaulted ceilings; floor to ceiling gas fireplace; sliding glass doors leading out to large wrap around deck overlooking the lake; eat in kitchen with oversized picture window; large two car attached garage; additional flex room that can be used as home office, formal dining, etc; updated half bath; and the master-on-main with dual-shower-head ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet with built in closet system, and an additional private deck with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake. Top floor features 2 bedrooms with large walk-in closets, full bath, utility room with washer/dryer, and additional storage closets. Bottom floor boasts a large finished basement area with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake and leading out to the back patio area that is perfect for home office, rec room, library, or additional bedroom; an unfinished basement area that serves as a utility room; and a walk in storage closet. Lots of natural light and lake views from almost every room give this home a relaxed ambience that truly sets it apart. Enjoy your new home's upscale, modern finishes to include: real hardwood flooring throughout; new washer, dryer, french door refrigerator in 2023; new water heater in 2025; new roof in 2026; updated bathrooms; all SS appliance kitchen with granite countertops and custom KraftMaid cabinetry; solar lighting on deck that adds beautiful ambience at night; and updated lighting and doors. Smart home features include Levelor motorized blind programmed to open and close at your set time, LED mirror with Bluetooth speaker, and outdoor Ring lighting / cameras. HOA amenities include pickleball / tennis, swimming pool, and lake path with canoe rack. Community is across the street from popular Bunten Road Park. Walk or ride your bike to restaurants, events, and shopping in downtown Duluth. Nearby shopping at Sugarloaf Mills, Mall of Georgia. Close proximity to I85, Buford Hwy, and PIB offers more commuting options.

3296 Leeds Way, Duluth

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7855490 MLS

Waterfront lake house on Norman Lake, minutes from downtown Duluth, beautifully updated midcentury modern lakefront home in desirable Norman Downes subdivision! Have you been dreaming of owning a lakefront home that feels like you are on vacation in the North Georgia mountains and also gives you everything the city has to offer? Look no further, you have found your new home! Sip your morning coffee on the large wrap-around deck overlooking the lake. Experience the sunrise and sunset while fishing from your private dock, or take your boat for a spin around the lake. This home sits on about half an acre and the possibilities for backyard entertaining are endless! Enjoy the easy maintenance of your thoughtfully landscaped front yard with ornamental trees and curved tiered stone walls. This 3-level lakefront stunner has been well loved and maintained. The main level boasts vaulted ceilings; floor to ceiling gas fireplace; sliding glass doors leading out to large wrap around deck overlooking the lake; eat in kitchen with oversized picture window; large two car attached garage; additional flex room that can be used as home office, formal dining, etc; updated half bath; and the master-on-main with dual-shower-head ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet with built in closet system, and an additional private deck with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake. Top floor features 2 bedrooms with large walk-in closets, full bath, utility room with washer/dryer, and additional storage closets. Bottom floor boasts a large finished basement area with sliding glass doors overlooking the lake and leading out to the back patio area that is perfect for home office, rec room, library, or additional bedroom; an unfinished basement area that serves as a utility room; and a walk in storage closet. Lots of natural light and lake views from almost every room give this home a relaxed ambience that truly sets it apart. Enjoy your new home’s upscale, modern finishes to include: real hardwood flooring throughout; new washer, dryer, french door refrigerator in 2023; new water heater in 2025; new roof in 2026; updated bathrooms; all SS appliance kitchen with granite countertops and custom KraftMaid cabinetry; solar lighting on deck that adds beautiful ambience at night; and updated lighting and doors. Smart home features include Levelor motorized blind programmed to open and close at your set time, LED mirror with Bluetooth speaker, and outdoor Ring lighting / cameras. HOA amenities include pickleball / tennis, swimming pool, and lake path with canoe rack. Community is across the street from popular Bunten Road Park. Walk or ride your bike to restaurants, events, and shopping in downtown Duluth. Nearby shopping at Sugarloaf Mills, Mall of Georgia. Close proximity to I85, Buford Hwy, and PIB offers more commuting options.

3296 Leeds Way, Duluth

$520,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10854495 MLS

The moment you step inside, something shifts. It's the light first - the way it moves through the windows and catches the floor. Then the space. Then the quiet understanding that this home has nothing to prove and nothing to hide. No deferred maintenance lurking behind the walls. No aging systems on borrowed time. Just a new roof overhead (2023), a fresh HVAC humming at full efficiency (2024), and a new water heater that won't ask anything of you until the mid-2030s. Someone already did the hard work here - so you don't have to. Follow the light into the kitchen and stop. Soft-close cabinetry. Quartz counters. Stainless steel appliances that still look the way appliances look the day you bring them home. The LVP floors run clean and continuous into the living space, where recessed lighting finishes what the windows started. This is the room where coffee gets made slowly on Sunday mornings. Where homework happens at the island. Where people end up at the end of every dinner party without quite knowing why. Upstairs, the primary suite earns the word retreat. Close the door. Take a breath. The ensuite is waiting - frameless glass shower, double sinks, fresh tile - the kind of bathroom that makes the rest of the day feel optional. Three more bedrooms sit generous and quiet, each ready to become whatever you need them to be. Step outside and the neighborhood falls away. Your 0.42-acre lot rises above the street, elevated into the tree line, private in a way that takes most people by surprise. The patio is poured and ready. The canopy does the rest. And surrounding all of it: Norman Downes. A swim and tennis community with a 23-acre private lake, walking trails, and the kind of neighbors who wave from driveways and actually mean it. Minutes from Downtown Duluth, Bunten Road Park, and Peachtree Ridge High School. Some homes make you imagine the work ahead. This one lets you imagine the life instead. Come see it before someone else does.

2629 Kensington Drive, Duluth

$520,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7845534 MLS

The moment you step inside, something shifts. It's the light first — the way it moves through the windows and catches the floor. Then the space. Then the quiet understanding that this home has nothing to prove and nothing to hide. No deferred maintenance lurking behind the walls. No aging systems on borrowed time. Just a new roof overhead (2023), a fresh HVAC humming at full efficiency (2024), and a new water heater that won't ask anything of you until the mid-2030s. Someone already did the hard work here — so you don't have to. Follow the light into the kitchen and stop. Soft-close cabinetry. Quartz counters. Stainless steel appliances that still look the way appliances look the day you bring them home. The LVP floors run clean and continuous into the living space, where recessed lighting finishes what the windows started. This is the room where coffee gets made slowly on Sunday mornings. Where homework happens at the island. Where people end up at the end of every dinner party without quite knowing why. Upstairs, the primary suite earns the word retreat. Close the door. Take a breath. The ensuite is waiting — frameless glass shower, double sinks, fresh tile — the kind of bathroom that makes the rest of the day feel optional. Three more bedrooms sit generous and quiet, each ready to become whatever you need them to be. Step outside and the neighborhood falls away. Your 0.42-acre lot rises above the street, elevated into the tree line, private in a way that takes most people by surprise. The patio is poured and ready. The canopy does the rest. And surrounding all of it: Norman Downes. A swim and tennis community with a 23-acre private lake, walking trails, and the kind of neighbors who wave from driveways and actually mean it. Minutes from Downtown Duluth, Bunten Road Park, and Peachtree Ridge High School. Some homes make you imagine the work ahead. This one lets you imagine the life instead. Come see it before someone else does.

2629 Kensington Drive, Duluth

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