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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
7.59 acresLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
$125/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Meghann Brackett• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
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.
FMLS #7574063
Sep 29, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 8, 2025
Price Changed
$1,385,000
$309/sq ft
Jul 25, 2025
Relisted
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Jul 25, 2025
Price Changed
$1,399,000
$312/sq ft
Jul 14, 2025
Pending
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May 6, 2025
Listed
$1,499,000
$334/sq ft
GAMLS #10515629
Sep 29, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 8, 2025
Price Changed
$1,385,000
$309/sq ft
Jul 25, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 25, 2025
Price Changed
$1,399,000
$312/sq ft
Jul 14, 2025
Pending
—
May 6, 2025
Listed
$1,499,000
$334/sq ft
FMLS #7478529
Mar 19, 2025
Listing Removed
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Feb 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$334/sq ft
Nov 19, 2024
Price Changed
$1,650,000
$368/sq ft
Oct 29, 2024
Listed
$1,800,000
$402/sq ft
GAMLS #10403889
Mar 17, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$334/sq ft
Nov 19, 2024
Price Changed
$1,650,000
$368/sq ft
Oct 29, 2024
Listed
$1,800,000
$402/sq ft
GAMLS #8094031
Mar 23, 2017
Sold
$489,000
$109/sq ft
Nov 4, 2016
Listed
$489,000
$109/sq ft
GAMLS #7349620
Dec 22, 2014
Sold
$211,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1998
Sold
$42,500
$9/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1994
Sold
$32,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,539 (−1.3%)
$24,479 + $306,220
$330,699
2024
$7,638 (+13.3%)
$24,479 + $306,220
$330,699
2023
$6,743 (+9.1%)
$50,696 + $265,472
$316,168
2022
$6,183 (+10.7%)
$50,696 + $219,012
$269,708
2021
$5,584 (+8.6%)
$49,680 + $187,448
$237,128
2020
$5,140 (−0.1%)
$46,340 + $168,792
$215,132
2019
$5,145 (+0.8%)
$46,340 + $144,748
$191,088
2018
$5,105 (+25.8%)
$46,340 + $144,748
$191,088
2017
$4,057 (+15.2%)
$32,772 + $118,300
$151,072
2016
$3,523 (−9.1%)
$32,772 + $118,300
$151,072
2014
$3,874
$36,112 + $111,472
$147,584
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,031
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,031
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Habersham County
APN
006 009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Clarkesville, GA • 30523
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 505 River Ridge Rd
$1,250,302
$100K under list price of $1.35M
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