500 Emerald Parkway SELLER IS OFFERING $10, 000 TOWARD CLOSING COSTS OR INTEREST RATE BUY-DOWN!Come see a new home in Emerald Lake! Beautifully transformed and surrounded by mature trees, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 4, 000+ sq. ft. offers exceptional privacy, extensive updates, and a versatile layout with a true treehouse-like feel. The main level features a dramatic two-story foyer, spacious family room with fireplace, and a NEWLY UPDATED KITCHEN with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Additional living spaces, an oversized laundry/mudroom, and a bonus room off the garage provide plenty of flexibility. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED PRIMARY BATHROOM, while two additional bedrooms share another updated full bath. The standout feature is the SEPERATE TERRACE LEVEL APARTMENT, complete with its own family room, full kitchen with large island, dining area, two bedrooms, and full bath. A level walkway provides no-step access to the apartment and main kitchen area, making it ideal for MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, guests, or independent living. Situated on more than 3/4 acre with wooded privacy and lake views from the front, this home offers the feeling of a private retreat while remaining close to neighborhood amenities, shopping, dining, parks, and Lake Lanier. Updated. Private. Spacious. Versatile.