$1,399,000
$100K PRICE DROP

505 River Ridge Rd Clarkesville, GA 30523

Estimated payment $8,471/month

Total Views 10,640
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,482 Sq Ft
$312 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Gated Community
  • 7.59 Acre Lot
  • North Habersham Middle School Rated A-
  • River View
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

Back on the market at no fault of seller. 7.59 Acre Chattahoochee Riverfront Estate with Fully Renovated 5BD, 3.5BA, 4500sqft Luxury Craftsman Home. Incredible top to bottom renovation features a blend of rustic and contemporary finishes and has produced a home of the highest quality that is built to last. The project included all new interior and exterior designer fixtures, shiplap paneling, new hardwood floors, new windows, installation of reclaimed interior doors, new front entry porch and doors, new roof and gutters, new whole-house generator, two new HVAC units, new appliances, finished garage and shop complete with wooden garage doors, plus an all new interior and exterior color palette, and even structural beams were added to remove columns and open the dining room. The grounds have undergone an even more impressive transformation with new cantilevered river deck, (2) new sets of stairs and landings down to the river, extensive grading, drainage system, and retaining wall to create front and back lawns with zoysia sod and landscaping. The massive landscaping and hardscaping project featured over 2000 new shrubs and trees, approval from county and state authorities to open the views to the river, new sealed pebbled stone drive with electronic gate, 18 zone sprinkler system, and fencing to keep deer out. Main level includes inviting foyer, formal dining, great room with 20 ft ceiling and automatic blinds, study/office, an entertainers' kitchen with breakfast nook and bar seating, laundry/mudroom, half bath, and owners' suite. Owners suite has tray ceiling, oversized tiled shower, custom walk-in closet and soaking tub. Upstairs has three bedrooms, shared full bath, and reading nook. Terrace level includes a family / media room, walk-out to veranda with level lawn, oversized bedroom, full bath with frameless glass tiled shower, home gym, storage, and workshop. The property offers an incredible river experience with one of the highest character river shoals in the area and over 300' of riverfront. You and your guests are sure to enjoy the views of the magnificent shoals and music of the river, plus you'll have excellent trout and bass fishing, paddle sports, tubing, and even swimming right outside your back door! The 7.59 acre estate is platted as three separate lots and offers the opportunity to build 2 additional homes or additional structures or hold the lots as investments. Potential building sites have excellent views of Mt. Yonah and the river. The Chattahoochee Glenn Community is a gated community of estate sized lots and quality homes. Excellent location convenient to Sautee, Helen and Clarkesville and less than 90 miles from Atlanta.

Listing Agent

Meghann Brackett

BHHS Georgia Properties License #372427 Listed on: 05/06/2025

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 7.59 Acre Lot
  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • River
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Loft
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Mud Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Veranda
  • Porch

Schools

  • Fairview Elementary School
  • North Habersham Middle School
  • Habersham Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, private roads
  • Chattahoochee Glen Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,234

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1999
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.59
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 4482
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Bath Finished, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1803
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2679
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2679
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool Bath
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 312.137

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 300
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden, Veranda
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), River

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Kitchen Level

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: In Mud Room
  • Security Features: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 1500
  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Gated

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other, Private Roads

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairview
  • High School: Habersham Central
  • High School Bus: No
  • Middle School: North Habersham
  • Middle School Bus: No
  • Elementary School: Fairview
  • Middle School: North Habersham
  • High School: Habersham Central

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 1135,123
  • Deed Page: 829,530
  • Plat Book: 24,24,42
  • Plat Page: 199,270

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8234

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,206 $316,168 $50,696 $265,472
2023 $6,743 $269,708 $50,696 $219,012
2022 $6,183 $237,128 $49,680 $187,448
2021 $5,584 $215,132 $46,340 $168,792
2020 $5,140 $191,088 $46,340 $144,748
2019 $5,145 $191,088 $46,340 $144,748
2018 $5,105 $191,088 $46,340 $144,748
2017 $4,057 $151,072 $32,772 $118,300
2016 $3,524 $377,680 $32,772 $118,300
2015 $2,175 $337,870 $36,112 $99,036
2014 $3,875 $368,960 $36,112 $111,472
2013 -- $147,584 $36,112 $111,472
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $1,399,000 -6.7% $312 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 For Sale $1,499,000 0.0% $334 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $1,499,000 +610.4% $334 / Sq Ft
12/22/2014 12/22/14 Sold $211,000 +17.3% $79 / Sq Ft
12/03/2014 12/03/14 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Price Changed $179,900 -18.2% $67 / Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 For Sale $219,900 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
10/23/2014 10/23/14 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 Price Changed $219,900 -20.0% $82 / Sq Ft
10/11/2014 10/11/14 For Sale $274,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $489,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $297,701 --
Foreclosure Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $339,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,734 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 10515629

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APN: 006-009