505 River Ridge Rd Clarkesville, GA 30523
Estimated payment $8,199/month
Highlights
- 300 Feet of Waterfront
- Gated Community
- 7.59 Acre Lot
- North Habersham Middle School Rated A-
- River View
- Craftsman Architecture
About This Home
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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Brokerage Phone: 706-778-4171 License #372427 Listed on: 02/17/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,095
Year Built
- Built in 1999
Lot Details
- 7.59 Acre Lot
- 300 Feet of Waterfront
- River Front
- Property fronts a private road
- Garden
HOA Fees
- $125 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
Property Views
- River
- Mountain
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- Wet Bar
- Double Pane Windows
- Mud Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Double Vanity
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry in Mud Room
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Natural lighting in basement
Home Security
- Security Gate
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Party Deck
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Fairview - Habersham Elementary School
- North Habersham Middle School
- Habersham Central High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Underground Utilities
- 220 Volts
- Power Generator
- Well
- Septic Tank
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 006 009
Community Details
Overview
- Chattahoochee Glen Subdivision
Security
- Gated Community
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,989 | $330,699 | $24,479 | $306,220 |
| 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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | Price Changed | $1,380,000 | 0.0% | $308 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | For Sale | $1,380,000 | +2.2% | $308 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | Sold | $1,350,000 | -2.2% | $301 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/17/2026 02/17/26 | For Sale | $1,380,000 | +554.0% | $308 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/22/2014 12/22/14 | Sold | $211,000 | +17.3% | $79 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $489,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $297,701 | -- | |
| Foreclosure Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $339,000 | New Conventional |
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)
MLS Number: 7720687
APN: 006-009
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