505 River Ridge Rd

Clarkesville, GA 30523

$1,380,000
Price
5
Beds
4,482 Sq. Ft.
$308 / Sq. Ft.
4,482
Sq. Ft.
$308
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Meghann Brackett • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties • 706-778-4171

Property Details for 505 River Ridge Road

Subdivision Complex
Chattahoochee Glen
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Exterior
Garden
Num Of Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Garage, Kitchen Level
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
River Front
LISTING UPDATED: 03/24/2026 02:18 PM

Property Details for 505 River Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #7720687
Days on Market11
Taxes$9,095 / year
HOA Fees$1,500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1999
Lot Size7.59 AC / 330,620 SF
CountyHabersham County
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Building Information for 505 River Ridge Road

Stories3Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size7.59 AC / 330,620 SF

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Property Information for 505 River Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Directions: From Clarkesville, take Hwy 17 towards Helen to left on Thistle Dr. Enter gate for Chattahoochee Glen. Take left on Hawthorn Dr, then left on Hanes Ridge Rd, then right on River Ridge Rd, Home will be on the right at # 505. See sign.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Mountain(s), River
  • Coordinates: -83.660401, 34.652938
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 006 009
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: Yes
  • Association: Yes
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 000
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Fairview - Habersham
  • High School: Habersham Central
  • Middle School: North Habersham
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Solid Surface Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Library, Loft, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Dock: Party Deck
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Mud Room
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: 220 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 24,24,42
  • Plat Page: 199,270
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2679.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1803.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 4482.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Waterfront Footage: 300.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 505 River Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1209615499

$489,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1209615499

$489,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 505 River Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,479Additions$306,220Total$330,699
Tax Record2025$7,989 ($666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,896 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,352 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,783 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1999Year Renovated2009ZoningLICountyHABERSHAMAPN006 009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 505 River Ridge Road

This home is within Habersham County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairview Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
North Habersham Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Habersham Success Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Fairview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

North Habersham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Habersham Success Academy
Public6 to 12

Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Public9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 505 River Ridge Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523

505 River Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Clarkesville, GA 30523. This property was listed for sale on February 17, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, it's currently listed at $1,380,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on March 23, 2017. This listing's school district is Habersham County School District. Nearby schools include Fairview Elementary School, North Habersham Middle School and Habersham Success Academy. 505 River Ridge Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,482 sqft single family home built in 1999.

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