Off Market Aug 2021 for $200K

$279,731

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,535/mo

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1,649

sq ft

197 Blue Ridge Ave, Demorest, GA 30535

About this home

Charming Cottage within walking distance to Downtown Demorest, Piedmont College, and Demorest City Park. This bungalow cottage has three bedrooms with two private bathrooms, one of the bedrooms would make a perfect office or nursery. Private deck off the master flows into the fenced back yard with beautiful Mountain Views and Sunset for those evenings when you just want to relax. New roof installed in June of 2021.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Jerry Harkness • Keller Williams Lanier Partners

Bought with Chris Smith • Keller Williams Lanier Partners

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•Source:GAMLS #9008828

Redfin Estimate

$279,731

$80K since sold in August 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($289K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$256,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
243 Charlie Batson Dr, Demorest, GA 30535
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$290,500
B
4 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
140 Kim Loop, Demorest, GA 30535
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$300,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
178 Habersham Landing Dr, Demorest, GA 30535
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$330,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
159 Hardyville Cir, Demorest, GA 30535
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$293,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,204 sq ft
101 Long St, Demorest, GA 30535
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$265,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,180 sq ft
194 Chestnut Ave, Demorest, GA 30535

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$2,664/mo

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Market trends in 30535, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$337K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

51 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 197 Blue Ridge Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 22, 2021

Sold

$200,000

$121/sq ft

GAMLS #9008828

Aug 10, 2021

Sold

$200,000

$121/sq ft

Jul 7, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 5, 2021

Listed

$185,000

$112/sq ft

GAMLS #8116283

Aug 11, 2017

Sold

$137,000

$83/sq ft

Jan 7, 2017

Listed

$140,000

$85/sq ft

Charming 1950's Cottage within walking distance to Demorest Square, Piedmont College, Demorest City Park, Sweet Breads Restaurant and the new Cultural Arts Center. This bungalow cottage has 1649 square feet with two bedrooms that is the perfect ROOM MATE plan each with private bath, plus an extra Sun Room for a small office. EMPTY NESTER & VACATION HOME RETREAT ALERT! Private courtyard/deck off the master flows into the fenced back yard with beautiful Mountain Views and Sunset for those evenings when you just want to relax. This home has been newly painted inside and out and the hardwood floors refinished. New HVAC system 9/07/2013 and replacement of sewer & water lines 9/28/2008. Now it's your turn to enjoy this wonderful Cottage and make it your own!!!

Public Records

Jul 8, 2008

Sold

$134,000

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1999

Sold

$46,000

$28/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1987

Sold

$33,000

$20/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,224 (−8.7%)

$10,500 + $94,695

$105,195

2024

$2,436 (+3.2%)

$10,500 + $94,695

$105,195

2023

$2,361 (+13.2%)

$7,500 + $105,092

$112,592

2022

$2,086 (+33.3%)

$7,500 + $86,920

$94,420

2021

$1,565 (+12.4%)

$6,000 + $74,000

$80,000

2020

$1,393 (−0.1%)

$5,400 + $54,908

$60,308

2019

$1,394 (+2.3%)

$4,500 + $47,276

$51,776

2018

$1,363 (+196.5%)

$3,752 + $47,276

$51,028

2017

$460 (+10.5%)

$3,000 + $42,776

$45,776

2016

$416 (+5.6%)

$3,000 + $42,776

$45,776

2014

$394

$3,000 + $41,608

$44,608

Tax history for 197 Blue Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,224 (−8.7%)

$10,500 + $94,695

$105,195

2024

$2,436 (+3.2%)

$10,500 + $94,695

$105,195

2023

$2,361 (+13.2%)

$7,500 + $105,092

$112,592

2022

$2,086 (+33.3%)

$7,500 + $86,920

$94,420

2021

$1,565 (+12.4%)

$6,000 + $74,000

$80,000

2020

$1,393 (−0.1%)

$5,400 + $54,908

$60,308

2019

$1,394 (+2.3%)

$4,500 + $47,276

$51,776

2018

$1,363 (+196.5%)

$3,752 + $47,276

$51,028

2017

$460 (+10.5%)

$3,000 + $42,776

$45,776

2016

$416 (+5.6%)

$3,000 + $42,776

$45,776

2014

$394

$3,000 + $41,608

$44,608

*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

75 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

1,857

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Habersham County

APN

076 056

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Kitchen Level

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Tile Bath
Living Area: 1649
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1649
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: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Basement: Crawl Space, None
Room Types: Family Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Deed Book: 1146
Deed Page: 155

Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 10454.4
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level

Building Information
Year Built: 1953
Building Area Total: 1649
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 076 056
Tax Annual Amount: 1706.32
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Unknown

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Demorest
Middle Or Junior School: H A Wilbanks
High School: Habersham Central

Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 197 Blue Ridge Avenue, Demorest GA 30535
City: Demorest
County Or Parish: Habersham
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30535
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.545982,34.567603
Directions: From Downtown Demorest, travel past the Post Office and City Hall straight on Georgia Street, turn right onto Blue Ridge Ave, Home is on the Left

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,857
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Habersham County
APN: 076 056

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 48

Listing Information
List Price: 185000
Search Price: 200000
Close Price: 200000
Listing Id: 9008828
Original List Price: 185000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-07-05
Close Date: 2021-08-10
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-07-07
Off Market Date: 2021-07-07

Around this home

Schools

Demorest Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Wilbanks Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

Habersham Success Academy

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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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

2% 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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Demorest, GA • 30535

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Estimated sale price

$266,000 – $322,000

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Home values near 197 Blue Ridge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Blue Ridge Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$449,443
233 Blue Ridge Ave, Demorest, GA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3144 Sq. Ft.	$378,457

Address	Redfin Estimate
215 Blue Ridge Ave, Demorest, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$282,398
161 Blue Ridge Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$210,646

Address	Redfin Estimate
200 Blue Ridge Ave, Demorest, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1245 Sq. Ft.	$290,108
210 Blue Ridge Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2099 Sq. Ft.	$361,678

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