NOT LISTED FOR SALE

980 Ridge Rd Helen, GA 30545

Estimated Value: $375,000 - $405,673

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,368 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 03, 2022

Last sale price $272,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,260/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2022

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Offering a Fixer upper just 1 mile from downtown Helen with an acre of land! So much potential for a cash buyer willing to complete the finishing touches. This property has the potential of a 3 in 1 asset- house, detached garage (that was previously finished) & RV hookup. The main house is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom tri-level home in front of a SPACIOUS detached garage that was previously finished into 2 apartments. It has been cleaned out and is now a blank slate. Possibly create more cash flow with the RV hookup in the back of the property near the storage building. The main house has a master on the main with a bonus sitting area sunroom. The highlights of this home include the soaring cathedral ceiling in the living room and LARGE OPEN EAT-IN KITCHEN with plenty of windows making a sunny breakfast nook. Multiple decks and porches allow you to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Don't forget the low maintenance metal roof also! The current owner has had most of the work already completed, new flooring, new stainless steel appliances, new fiber cement siding, new front porch, new doors, new windows and custom stonework entrance. Current owner was forced to give up on this investment due to health issues. Their loss is your gain. Hurry - Won't Last Long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Buckalew

eXp Realty License #353567 Listed on: 07/08/2022

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Buckalew

eXp Realty License #353567 Listed on: 07/08/2022

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mt Yonah Elementary School
  • White County Middle School
  • White County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,388

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

1 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow/Cottage, Cape Cod
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • Property Sub-Type: Other
  • Structure Type: Other
  • Total Finished Area2: 2368
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2368
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 728
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2368
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Rear Stairs, Master On Main Level, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Laminate

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mt Yonah
  • High School: White County
  • Middle School: White County

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2387.59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2024
Sold by
Nomadic Pursuits Llc
Bought by
Whittington Douglas and Whittington Stacey
Current Estimated Value
$387,918

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$365,524
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,394

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2022
Closed on
Oct 3, 2022
Sold by
Lemoine Kathleen
Bought by
Nomadic Pursuits Llc
Seller's Agent
Erin Buckalew
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Buckalew
eXp Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$272,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-9.03%
Views
382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Original Mortgage
$233,175
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Mortgage Modification

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Us Property Grp Llc
Bought by
Lemoine Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Sandra Watkins
RE/MAX Town and Country
Buyer's Agent
Sue Turner
Savage Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc.
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-14.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2005
Sold by
Possum Tooth Enterprises I
Bought by
Yonah View Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,368
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whittington Douglas -- --
Nomadic Pursuits Llc $270,000 --
Lemoine Kathleen $145,000 --
Us Property Grp Llc $100,000 --
Yonah View Properties Inc -- --
Possum Tooth Enterprises Inc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whittington Douglas $372,000
Previous Owner Nomadic Pursuits Llc $233,175
Previous Owner Possum Tooth Enterprises Inc $166,368
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Sold $272,000 -9.0% $115 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $299,000 +106.2% $126 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $145,000 -14.2% $61 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $169,000 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $3,128 $152,072 $19,800 $132,272
2024 $3,147 $151,064 $19,800 $131,264
2023 $2,449 $108,000 $9,900 $98,100
2022 $1,376 $58,000 $9,900 $48,100
2021 $2,388 $89,056 $9,900 $79,156
2020 $2,240 $79,580 $9,240 $70,340
2019 $2,247 $79,580 $9,240 $70,340
2018 $2,247 $79,580 $9,240 $70,340
2017 $2,070 $73,988 $9,240 $64,748
2016 $2,066 $73,848 $9,240 $64,608
2015 $1,972 $184,620 $9,240 $64,608
2014 $1,820 $170,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Buckalew

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Erin Buckalew

    eXp Realty

    (678) 780-0038

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Erin Buckalew
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  • Sandra Watkins

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sandra Watkins

    RE/MAX

    (770) 324-3680

    1 in this area

    189 Total Sales

    Sandra Watkins
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  • John Marion

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    John Marion

    RE/MAX

    (703) 371-9548

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    John Marion
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sue Turner

    Savage Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc.

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20056592

Georgia MLS

APN: H03A-001

Georgia White County Helen 30545

980 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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