177 UNRESTRICTED ACRES backing to 400+ acres of National Forest. Covered Bridge with water falls and trout stream. Lush forestry. Gated and 2 Entry's. Gathering room with Judges panel walls, exposed beams and 2x6 tongue and groove accents. Massive fireplaces. scrubbed oak floors throughout main floor and fabulous kitchen with soapstone countertops and huge breakfast island. Year round mountain views! 3000+/- square foot workshop with 3 bays, engine hoist and lift. 4/5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths. Stone walk ways and inviting front porch to watch roaming wildlife.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
176.46 acresLot Size
$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Bradley P Nichols• Chapman Hall Advantage Realtors
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #6803609
Redfin Estimate
$4,049,525
$1.6M since sold in June 2021$24K since August
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This home's estimate is 445.2% higher than the average sale price ($743K) of 6 comparable homes.
177 UNRESTRICTED ACRES backing to 400+ acres of National Forest. Covered Bridge with water falls and trout stream. Lush forestry. Gated and 2 Entry's. Gathering room with Judges panel walls, exposed beams and 2x6 tongue and groove accents. Massive fireplaces. scrubbed oak floors throughout main floor and fabulous kitchen with soapstone countertops and huge breakfast island. Year round mountain views! 3000+/- square foot workshop with 3 bays, engine hoist and lift. 4/5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths. Stone walk ways and inviting front porch to watch roaming wildlife.
GAMLS #8878046
Feb 26, 2021
Sold
$2,400,000
$367/sq ft
Oct 22, 2020
Listed
$2,600,000
$397/sq ft
THIS TOPS THEM ALL!!! FIRST TIME OFFERED, A 177 +/- ACRE PRIVATE MOUNTAIN-TOP ESTATE IN HISTORIC BATESVILLE. AS YOU PULL THROUGH THE GATE, CHANCES ARE YOU’LL SEE WILDLIFE ROAMING THE 15-20 ACRE PASTURE BEFORE YOU CROSS THE PICTURESQUE COVERED BRIDGE STRETCHING ACROSS A TROPHY TROUT MOUNTAIN STREAM WHOSE WATERFALLS AND PEACEFUL SOUNDS FEEDS THE SOQUE RIVER. THE WINDING DRIVEWAY CLIMBS THROUGH A LUSH MOUNTAIN FOREST OF FERNS, LAUREL AND MAGNIFICENT PINES & OAK TREES THAT NEIGHBOR OVER 400 ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST. STATELY ROCK COLUMNS WELCOME YOU TO THIS WARM & RUSTIC MOUNTAIN HOME DESIGNED TO TAKE IN THE YEAR ROUND VIEWS WITH FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS. STONE WALKWAYS & WALLS LEAD TO THE A LARGE FRONT PORCH WITH SWINGS FOR PERFECT THE EVENING SUNSETS. TEN FOOT CEILINGS, OPEN STAIRCASE AND WOOD GALORE WELCOME YOU INSIDE THIS HOME. THE GREAT ROOM IS JUST THAT!! BOOKCASES, JUDGES PANELING, EXPOSED BEAMS & VIEWS FRAME THE HUGE ROOM THAT BOASTS A BUILT-IN LARGE SCREEN TV. THE MASSIVE STONE FIREPLACE IS THE CENTERPIECE THAT ANCHORS AND WARMS THIS GREAT ROOM WITH A COVERED PORCH PERFECT FOR MORNING COFFEE. TIMELESS SCRUBBED OAK FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL LEAD TO A FABULOUS KITCHEN WITH SOAPSTONE COUNTER TOPS & HUGE BREAKFAST ISLAND TOPPED WITH MAPLE BUTCHER BLOCK. THIS IS A GATHERING ROOM LARGE ENOUGH TO DOUBLE AS A KEEPING ROOM WARMED BY ANOTHER LARGE STONE FIREPLACE, A 12+ SEAT DINING AREA WITH WALK IN PANTRY AS WELL AS BUTLERS PANTRY… OR TAKE YOUR PICK OF A YEAR-ROUND SUN ROOM WITH STONE FLOOR & GARDEN VIEWS OR THE HUGE SCREENED PORCH FOR COOLING SUMMER BREEZES... YOU WILL ALSO FIND THE PRIVATE OWNERS SUITE ON THE MAIN FLOOR. IT BOASTS ANOTHER MASONRY FIREPLACE, CEDAR-LINED HIS & HER CLOSETS, WALK IN SHOWER AND DOUBLE ENDED CLAW FOOT TUB A PRIVATE DECK. THERE IS ALSO PLENTY OF ROOM FOR FAMILY & QUESTS UPSTAIRS WITH A MOUNTAIN VIEW LOFT AS WELL AS 3 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHS. THE TERRACE LEVEL COMPLETES THE HOUSE WITH THE 4TH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE IN THE DEN AREA ADJACENT TO GAME ROOM, BILLIARD ROOM & BATH. PLENTY OF STORAGE AND A 3 CAR GARAGE. IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR TOYS, THERE’S APPROX 3000 SQ FT SHOP “NEXT DOOR” WITH 3 BAYS, ENGINE HOIST & LIFT. ROOM ENOUGH FOR A SERIOUS CAR OR TRUCK ENTHUSIAST/ MECHANIC, BOAT STORAGE OR WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT... YOU JUST HAVE TO COME & SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME FOR YOURSELF!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,739 (+12.7%)
$908,269 + $449,547
$1,357,816
2024
$27,278 (+2.5%)
$908,269 + $449,547
$1,357,816
2023
$26,601 (+12.2%)
$628,904 + $629,456
$1,258,360
2022
$23,710 (−4.3%)
$628,904 + $526,256
$1,155,160
2021
$24,774 (+282.7%)
$485,036 + $456,304
$941,340
2020
$6,473 (+0.5%)
$543,308 + $427,328
$970,636
2019
$6,440 (+4.4%)
$281,716 + $192,000
$473,716
2018
$6,167 (+118.8%)
$281,716 + $192,000
$473,716
2017
$2,818 (+9.0%)
$281,716 + $176,244
$457,960
2016
$2,585 (+5.3%)
$281,716 + $176,244
$457,960
2014
$2,454
$281,716 + $171,720
$453,436
Tax history for 700 Watts Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,739 (+12.7%)
$908,269 + $449,547
$1,357,816
2024
$27,278 (+2.5%)
$908,269 + $449,547
$1,357,816
2023
$26,601 (+12.2%)
$628,904 + $629,456
$1,258,360
2022
$23,710 (−4.3%)
$628,904 + $526,256
$1,155,160
2021
$24,774 (+282.7%)
$485,036 + $456,304
$941,340
2020
$6,473 (+0.5%)
$543,308 + $427,328
$970,636
2019
$6,440 (+4.4%)
$281,716 + $192,000
$473,716
2018
$6,167 (+118.8%)
$281,716 + $192,000
$473,716
2017
$2,818 (+9.0%)
$281,716 + $176,244
$457,960
2016
$2,585 (+5.3%)
$281,716 + $176,244
$457,960
2014
$2,454
$281,716 + $171,720
$453,436
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,362
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Massive
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Irregular
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PLAT/JAMES W BLACKBURN & FRANC
Living Sq. Ft: 6,545
Building Sq. Ft: 7,825
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 11-72 73 58 OFF HW 1269-253
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,750
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,686,598
Municipality Name: COUNTY ONLY
Acres: 176.46
Front Footage: 700
Zoning Code: LI
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,545
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 176.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Habersham County
APN: 035 099
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Clarkesville Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
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North Habersham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
8/10
Habersham Success Academy
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 13.4mi
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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 99° 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
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Estimated sale price
$3.85M – $4.66M
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