Welcome to the serene mountain-top retreat that you have been dreaming of. This incredible, ridgetop home boasts the Crabapple Cottage design by Southern Living and sits on a private 5 acres in North Georgia. The entire home has been meticulously upgraded from top to bottom. The home features high-end updates in all bathrooms and both kitchens. The new Trex decking, refinished floors, movie theatre, and incredible views truly separate this home from all others. The picturesque, professionally designed firepit and outdoor spaces look out upon long-range mountain views that never seem to end. The two-car garage and separate utility garage allow all the space and storage for your vehicles, ATVs, gear, and toys. The main kitchen features stainless steel appliances and its own breakfast area separate from the formal dining room. The home features an automatic, whole-house generator with a 500-gallon fuel tank that provides an extra layer of luxury and peace of mind. This serene home is seconds away from the best trout fishing in North Georgia and is only minutes away from Clarkesville, Helen, and Lake Burton.***New Roof coming in two weeks***
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Colin Sawyer• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7089947
Redfin Estimate
$1,048,527
$229K since sold in September 2022$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 50.7% higher than the average sale price ($696K) of 6 comparable homes.
Magnificent Long-Range Views from this Unrestricted 5 Acre Ridgetop Estate with Newly Updated 5BD, 4.5BA Southern Living Plan Home. Crisp and classic finishes throughout and excellence in craftsmanship with wide-plank hardwoods, 9’plus ceilings, high-end doors and windows, built-ins and custom cabinets. Wonderful outdoor spaces with inviting screened porch, covered deck, veranda and level backyard. Chef’s kitchen has Dacor cooktop, warming drawer, double oven, and walk-in pantry. Updates include site work and landscaping to maximize views, new designer color palette, and new finished terrace level with media room, bedroom and ensuite bath. Surprises: enormous workshop and storage space with overhead door, unfinished bonus room, secondary access road and trails. Excellent private and unrestricted mountain location with a getaway feel and convenient to Lake Burton, Clarkesville, Sautee, and Helen.
GAMLS #8787346
Sep 15, 2020
Sold
$610,000
$107/sq ft
May 13, 2020
Listed
$625,000
$110/sq ft
Magnificent Long-Range Views from this Unrestricted 5 Acre Ridgetop Estate with Newly Updated 5BD, 4.5BA Southern Living Plan Home. Crisp and classic finishes throughout and excellence in craftsmanship with wide-plank hardwoods, 9a??? plus ceilings, high-end doors and windows, built-ins and custom cabinets. Wonderful outdoor spaces with inviting screened porch, covered deck, veranda and level backyard will have you enjoying mountain breezes, star gazing, and marveling at the mountain views! Chefa???s kitchen has Dacor cooktop, warming drawer, double oven, and walk-in pantry. Updates include site work and landscaping to maximize views of neighboring ridgelines, new designer color palette, and new finished terrace level with media room, bedroom and ensuite bath.
GAMLS #8245861
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$465,000
$82/sq ft
FMLS #5899026
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$465,000
$82/sq ft
Aug 21, 2017
Listed
$489,900
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,487 (−0.6%)
$36,914 + $374,550
$411,464
2024
$7,531 (+13.1%)
$36,914 + $374,550
$411,464
2023
$6,657 (+1.5%)
$22,276 + $349,840
$372,116
2022
$6,559 (+6.4%)
$22,276 + $288,184
$310,460
2021
$6,162 (+30.7%)
$21,040 + $230,500
$251,540
2020
$4,716 (−0.1%)
$21,040 + $216,376
$237,416
2019
$4,721 (+0.8%)
$17,644 + $157,716
$175,360
2018
$4,684 (+17.5%)
$17,644 + $157,716
$175,360
2017
$3,986 (+3.1%)
$17,644 + $132,716
$150,360
2016
$3,868 (+2.2%)
$17,644 + $132,716
$150,360
2014
$3,786
$17,644 + $128,576
$146,220
Tax history for 705 Watts Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,487 (−0.6%)
$36,914 + $374,550
$411,464
2024
$7,531 (+13.1%)
$36,914 + $374,550
$411,464
2023
$6,657 (+1.5%)
$22,276 + $349,840
$372,116
2022
$6,559 (+6.4%)
$22,276 + $288,184
$310,460
2021
$6,162 (+30.7%)
$21,040 + $230,500
$251,540
2020
$4,716 (−0.1%)
$21,040 + $216,376
$237,416
2019
$4,721 (+0.8%)
$17,644 + $157,716
$175,360
2018
$4,684 (+17.5%)
$17,644 + $157,716
$175,360
2017
$3,986 (+3.1%)
$17,644 + $132,716
$150,360
2016
$3,868 (+2.2%)
$17,644 + $132,716
$150,360
2014
$3,786
$17,644 + $128,576
$146,220
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
5,245
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Habersham County
APN
035 099A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Parking: 6
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Oversized Master
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator