253 J Kennedy Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523

Off market nov 2019 for $131K

$235,071

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,081/mo

•

944

sq ft

253 J Kennedy Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523

About this home

Hard to find cottage in desirable downtown Clarkesville area yet private country setting! This 2/1 home has beautiful hardwood floors, open floor plan, kitchen with island, and large laundry area. The bathroom was recently updated with tile flooring and new vanity. Welcoming front porch and large back deck with lights to enjoy all the summer evenings! Mature landscaping with flowering bushes and trees that adorn the yard. Exterior was repainted June of 2018. Animal pen in backyard. 2 car carport shed. Beautiful place to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kristy Bennett • The Norton Agency

Bought with Tambrie Kitchens • RE/MAX Town & Country

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Redfin Estimate

$235,071

$104K since sold in November 2019$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 9.1% lower than the average sale price ($259K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$275,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
671 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA 30523
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$250,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
620 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA 30523
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$208,800
C
2 beds1 bath882 sq ft
164 Weeping Willow Dr, Clarkesville, GA 30523
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$282,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft
170 Paul Franklin Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$277,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,486 sq ft
153 View St, Clarkesville, GA 30523

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Market trends in 30523, GA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.8%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$444K

$52K MoM

Avg. days on market

91d

30 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Sale history for 253 J Kennedy Rd

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #8616556

Nov 15, 2019

Sold

$131,500

$139/sq ft

Jul 3, 2019

Listed

$134,500

$142/sq ft

GAMLS #7197780

Jun 19, 2014

Sold

$77,000

$82/sq ft

Dec 12, 2013

Listed

$79,900

$85/sq ft

Cottage living with all the right upgrades. Renovated, remodeled and made better than new! Spacious and LIGHT FILLED cottage within walking distance to shopping and dining, but a world away down a country gravel road. Expansive backyard features large hardwoods, room to play, branch and SECLUSION. Home features two bedrooms, large living area open to kitchen/dining. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, island with built in stove with grill, ample cabinets. Large laundry room/mudroom with access to backyard. Pole Barn for additional storage. Second Home? Downsizing? First time home buyer? Starting again? This perfect jewel box COTTAGE may be just the right fit for you. Brand new TRANE heating and air system!!!! MUST SEE!!! 24 hour notice

Public Records

Oct 1, 2003

Sold

$52,000

$55/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 2002

Sold

$55,000

$58/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1994

Sold

$40,000

$42/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,608 (+7.5%)

$9,420 + $66,507

$75,927

2024

$1,496 (+14.8%)

$8,804 + $61,719

$70,523

2023

$1,303 (+9.9%)

$5,592 + $56,316

$61,908

2022

$1,185 (+11.4%)

$5,592 + $46,508

$52,100

2021

$1,064 (+10.0%)

$5,592 + $39,848

$45,440

2020

$967 (+47.0%)

$5,592 + $35,388

$40,980

2019

$658 (+0.8%)

$5,592 + $18,844

$24,436

2018

$653 (+5.5%)

$5,592 + $18,844

$24,436

2017

$619 (+2.0%)

$5,592 + $17,456

$23,048

2016

$607 (+2.7%)

$5,592 + $17,456

$23,048

2014

$591

$5,824 + $16,692

$22,516

Tax history for 253 J Kennedy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,608 (+7.5%)

$9,420 + $66,507

$75,927

2024

$1,496 (+14.8%)

$8,804 + $61,719

$70,523

2023

$1,303 (+9.9%)

$5,592 + $56,316

$61,908

2022

$1,185 (+11.4%)

$5,592 + $46,508

$52,100

2021

$1,064 (+10.0%)

$5,592 + $39,848

$45,440

2020

$967 (+47.0%)

$5,592 + $35,388

$40,980

2019

$658 (+0.8%)

$5,592 + $18,844

$24,436

2018

$653 (+5.5%)

$5,592 + $18,844

$24,436

2017

$619 (+2.0%)

$5,592 + $17,456

$23,048

2016

$607 (+2.7%)

$5,592 + $17,456

$23,048

2014

$591

$5,824 + $16,692

$22,516

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

944

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Habersham County

APN

106 036

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Full: 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: Tile Bath
Living Area: 944
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 944
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: One
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Total: 0

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island,Pantry
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Laundry

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run
Deed Book: 1059
Deed Page: 449

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Land Lot: 41

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 28314
Lot Size Square Feet: 28314
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Private
Plat Page: 61

Building Information
Year Built: 1960
Building Area Total: 944
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 106 036
Tax Annual Amount: 652
Tax Year: 2018

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Clarkesville
Middle Or Junior School: North Habersham
High School: Habersham Central

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 253 J Kennedy Road, Clarkesville GA 30523
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30523
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.5168283,34.5986882
Directions: From downtown Clarkesville travel Hwy 197S. Right onto Railroad Avenue to immediate Left onto J Kennedy Road. Home just ahead on R.

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 944
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Habersham County
APN: 106 036

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 35

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan
List Price: 134500
Search Price: 131500
Close Price: 131500
Listing Id: 8616556
Original List Price: 134500

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2019-07-03
Close Date: 2019-11-15
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-09-07
Off Market Date: 2019-09-07

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clarkesville Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

North Habersham Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

8/10

Habersham Success Academy

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Clarkesville, GA • 30523

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$224,000 – $271,000

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Home values near 253 J Kennedy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 J Kennedy Road, Clarkesville, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$249,901
182 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$498,251
136 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$479,304
174 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$428,342
120 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2680 Sq. Ft.	$447,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
5792 Highway 197 South, Clarkesville, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$290,837
502 Railroad Avenue, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1473 Sq. Ft.	$260,799
5831 Highway 197 South, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2466 Sq. Ft.	$455,337
165 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$413,541
5831 GA-197 #TRACT TWO, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2466 Sq. Ft.	$451,260

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143 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2422 Sq. Ft.	$410,916
400 Railroad Avenue, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$319,118
168 Windrose Meadow Lane, Clarkesville, GA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1877 Sq. Ft.	$430,940
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