This lovely home is sited on a large lot with beautiful mature landscaping in the highly desirable High Ridge neighborhood, centrally located and convenient to all things Athens. Highlights include: an open floorplan on the main floor, with large kitchen with abundant storage and counter space, eat-in kitchen dining nook with bay window views of lush landscape within privacy fenced backyard. The living room features a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases/storage, and a wall of tall windows/doors that provide views of backyard sanctuary, and open to a huge multi-tier deck and courtyard, perfect for quiet meditation or entertaining. Adjoining the living room is a large formal dining room with lovely chandelier and cloaked in abundant natural light. Additionally, there’s a flex room/office, a very large laundry/storage room, and half bath on the 1st floor. Upstairs there are 4 BRs, 2 baths, including an impressively large master suite. Additional highlights include parking for 6, with a 2 car garage, a privacy fenced back yard, a storage shed, artful pathways of stone and brick, thoughtful landscape design, and an impressive 2-tier deck which integrates well with the interior common living area. The current owner has made numerous updates over last several years, including new roof 9-2022, rebuilt and recently painted deck, 2 new HVAC systems, new hot water heater in 2024, new stove, bidet feature added to toilets, walk-in Koehler shower, exterior paint, landscaping/hardscaping. This property has been lovingly attended too, and awaits its new caretaker.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Littleton• Corcoran Classic Living
Bought with Alissa Carrier• Corcoran Classic Living
This lovely home is sited on a large lot with beautiful mature landscaping in the highly desirable High Ridge neighborhood, centrally located and convenient to all things Athens. Highlights include: an open floorplan on the main floor, with large kitchen with abundant storage and counter space, eat-in kitchen dining nook with bay window views of lush landscape within privacy fenced backyard. The living room features a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases/storage, and a wall of tall windows/doors that provide views of backyard sanctuary, and open to a huge multi-tier deck and courtyard, perfect for quiet meditation or entertaining. Adjoining the living room is a large formal dining room with lovely chandelier and cloaked in abundant natural light. Additionally, theres a flex room/office, a very large laundry/storage room, and half bath on the 1st floor. Upstairs there are 4 BRs, 2 baths, including an impressively large master suite. Additional highlights include parking for 6, with a 2 car garage, a privacy fenced back yard, a storage shed, artful pathways of stone and brick, thoughtful landscape design, and an impressive 2-tier deck which integrates well with the interior common living area. The current owner has made numerous updates over last several years, including new roof 9-2022, rebuilt and recently painted deck, 2 new HVAC systems, new hot water heater in 2024, new stove, bidet feature added to toilets, walk-in Koehler shower, exterior paint, landscaping/hardscaping. This property has been lovingly attended too, and awaits its new caretaker.
Hive MLS #CM1021369
Jan 6, 2025
Sold
$485,000
Sep 16, 2024
Listed
$485,000
GAMLS #8379376
Jul 9, 2018
Sold
$290,000
May 14, 2018
Listed
$290,000
Lovely home in desirable High Ridge subdivision in West Athens! The spacious floor plan has stately living room, open dining room, warm family room, and large kitchen and laundry room all on the first floor. You will love all the bright natural light throughout this home! The first floor also enjoys an oversized back deck that overlooks the lush, low maintenance and private back yard. This beautiful home is ideal for entertaining a crowd or a low key barbecue! Bedrooms are private and located upstairs away from the common areas. Relax in the large owners suite with double closets and generous bath. Your family and guests can enjoy one of the three additional rooms and full bath just down the hall.
Hive MLS #CM962468
May 3, 2018
Listed
$290,000
Public Records
Aug 1, 2006
Sold
$248,000
Hive MLS #CM625745
May 8, 2006
Listed
$259,900
Public Records
Aug 21, 1996
Sold
$178,500
Public Records
Jul 3, 1991
Sold
$143,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,812 (+23.6%)
$20,000 + $164,662
$184,662
2023
$3,893 (−2.7%)
$20,000 + $142,980
$162,980
2022
$4,002 (+11.1%)
$20,000 + $138,543
$158,543
2021
$3,601 (+1.0%)
$20,000 + $115,457
$135,457
2020
$3,567 (+0.5%)
$20,000 + $95,847
$115,847
2019
$3,550 (+5.8%)
$20,000 + $95,847
$115,847
2018
$3,357 (+10.7%)
$20,000 + $94,572
$114,572
2017
$3,033 (+1.3%)
$20,000 + $79,333
$99,333
2016
$2,995 (+1.1%)
$20,000 + $79,333
$99,333
2014
$2,961
$20,000 + $76,939
$96,939
Tax history for 140 High Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,812 (+23.6%)
$20,000 + $164,662
$184,662
2023
$3,893 (−2.7%)
$20,000 + $142,980
$162,980
2022
$4,002 (+11.1%)
$20,000 + $138,543
$158,543
2021
$3,601 (+1.0%)
$20,000 + $115,457
$135,457
2020
$3,567 (+0.5%)
$20,000 + $95,847
$115,847
2019
$3,550 (+5.8%)
$20,000 + $95,847
$115,847
2018
$3,357 (+10.7%)
$20,000 + $94,572
$114,572
2017
$3,033 (+1.3%)
$20,000 + $79,333
$99,333
2016
$2,995 (+1.1%)
$20,000 + $79,333
$99,333
2014
$2,961
$20,000 + $76,939
$96,939
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
2,722
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clarke County
APN
072A1 A005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-5
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry