You’ll love the beauty, comfort and style of this gorgeous home! Main floor features gleaming hardwoods, gourmet kitchen, 2-sided fireplace, sunroom, bedroom, full bath, living room & dining room. Upstairs is the expansive & simply stunning master retreat w/ en-suite & large private deck, three more over-sized bedrooms & 2 full baths. Lower level offers full kitchen/full bath/bedroom/playroom/family room/theatre room/storage area. Neighborhood offers a 38-acre private lake, swim & tennis. Conveniently located to great schools, shopping, new hospital, & restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Campbell• Atlanta Communities
Bought with NATASHA ROOSEKRANS• Atlanta Communities
Source:FMLS #5801828
Redfin Estimate
$910,398
$450K since sold in August 2017$11K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($888K) of 6 comparable homes.
This simply stunning home offers both elegance & that comfortable feeling of being home. Gleaming hardwoods, 2-story wall of windows, 2-sided fireplace, huge gourmet kitchen, sun room, separate living, dining, family & guest bedroom/office on main. 2nd floor boasts a triple sized master that must be seen to believe, expansive en suite, private master deck & large secondary bedrooms. Lower level offers full kitchen, additional bedrooms, full bath, exercise room, office, playroom & a theatre room. Private, fenced yard is level & offers a great deck for entertaining.
FMLS #5801828
Aug 21, 2017
Sold
$460,000
$83/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2017
Price Changed
$494,000
$90/sq ft
Mar 31, 2017
Price Changed
$500,000
$91/sq ft
Feb 6, 2017
Listed
$525,000
$95/sq ft
GAMLS #8078417
Feb 7, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2016
Listed
$550,000
$100/sq ft
FMLS #5757180
Feb 7, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2016
Listed
$550,000
$100/sq ft
GAMLS #8049168
Oct 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2016
Listed
$550,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 2006
Sold
$440,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,404 (+3.3%)
$52,000 + $259,560
$311,560
2024
$7,171 (+11.2%)
$52,000 + $259,560
$311,560
2023
$6,450 (+11.2%)
$52,000 + $235,720
$287,720
2022
$5,802 (+3.0%)
$52,000 + $235,720
$287,720
2021
$5,633 (+0.3%)
$41,200 + $164,080
$205,280
2020
$5,615 (+10.0%)
$41,200 + $164,080
$205,280
2019
$5,105 (−0.8%)
$34,000 + $148,320
$182,320
2018
$5,145 (+4.7%)
$34,000 + $148,320
$182,320
2017
$4,913 (+17.9%)
$34,000 + $138,800
$172,800
2016
$4,169 (+4.5%)
$28,560 + $116,960
$145,520
2014
$3,990 (+9.3%)
$28,560 + $109,200
$137,760
2013
$3,651 (−1.2%)
$28,560 + $95,640
$124,200
2012
$3,696 (+20.0%)
$28,560 + $96,720
$125,280
2011
$3,081 (+0.6%)
$28,560 + $79,080
$107,640
2010
$3,061 (−27.2%)
$28,560 + $81,440
$110,000
2009
$4,205
$31,480 + $127,600
$159,080
2008
$4,205
$31,480 + $127,600
$159,080
Tax history for 261 W Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,404 (+3.3%)
$52,000 + $259,560
$311,560
2024
$7,171 (+11.2%)
$52,000 + $259,560
$311,560
2023
$6,450 (+11.2%)
$52,000 + $235,720
$287,720
2022
$5,802 (+3.0%)
$52,000 + $235,720
$287,720
2021
$5,633 (+0.3%)
$41,200 + $164,080
$205,280
2020
$5,615 (+10.0%)
$41,200 + $164,080
$205,280
2019
$5,105 (−0.8%)
$34,000 + $148,320
$182,320
2018
$5,145 (+4.7%)
$34,000 + $148,320
$182,320
2017
$4,913 (+17.9%)
$34,000 + $138,800
$172,800
2016
$4,169 (+4.5%)
$28,560 + $116,960
$145,520
2014
$3,990 (+9.3%)
$28,560 + $109,200
$137,760
2013
$3,651 (−1.2%)
$28,560 + $95,640
$124,200
2012
$3,696 (+20.0%)
$28,560 + $96,720
$125,280
2011
$3,081 (+0.6%)
$28,560 + $79,080
$107,640
2010
$3,061 (−27.2%)
$28,560 + $81,440
$110,000
2009
$4,205
$31,480 + $127,600
$159,080
2008
$4,205
$31,480 + $127,600
$159,080
*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
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
5,540
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
15N08C 015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R20
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this residential district is to permit and encourage development of medium density for sale single-family residential uses and for sale communities in a moderately spacious surrounding. The R-20 development district shall be served with an approved community water system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Jun 1, 2023 • Final
Swimming pool
Install an in-ground, gunite, heated swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
Jun 24, 2020 • Final
Building
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $1,250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Sixes
Middle Or Junior School: Freedom - Cherokee
High School: Woodstock
Location Information
Directions: I-575 North/Exit 11- Left onto Sixes Rd. Right onto West Ridge Drive- the second entrance into Lake Sovereign. House will be on the left just past the lake.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Cherokee - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Community Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,540
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Cherokee County
APN: 15N08C 015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sixes Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Freedom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Woodstock High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Canton, GA • 30114
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$865,000 – $1.05M
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