Carters Lake location! This lake is a hidden jewell in North Georgia. The cabin is on 2 acres, includes a barn and outbuilding, 2 garages for 3 cars, is charming and has a seasonal mountain view! The beautiful beach at Carters lake is a two minute drive from the house with boat ramps nearby. You'll love the front porch in the summer and the back deck in the fall for viewing the beautiful fall colors. You can actually hike down to the lake from this house. The home offers an open floor plan with loft and finished lower level.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by MARIA ASHBY• PRUDENTIAL GEORGIA REALTY
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #5115314
Redfin Estimate
$435,270
$243K since sold in May 2013$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 15.8% higher than the average sale price ($376K) of 6 comparable homes.
JUST REDUCED. Carters Lake location! This lake is a hidden jewell in North Georgia. The cabin is on 2 acres, includes a barn and outbuilding, 2 garages for 3 cars, is charming and has a seasonal mountain view! The beautiful beach at Carters lake is a two minute drive from the house with boat ramps nearby. You'll love the front porch in the summer and the back deck in the fall for viewing the beautiful fall colors. You can actually hike down to the lake from this house. The home offers an open floor plan with loft and finished lower level. This HOUSE IS NOT MAPPED CORRECTLY. IT IS OFF CAMP BRANCH RD NEAR CARTERS LAKE. SHOWS UP AS RIDGE RD.
FMLS #5115314
May 17, 2013
Sold
$192,000
$98/sq ft
Feb 26, 2013
Listed
$199,000
$101/sq ft
GAMLS #7058186
May 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2013
Listed
$199,000
$101/sq ft
GAMLS #3272988
Feb 13, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2012
Listed
$209,000
$106/sq ft
NEGBOR #115196
Oct 11, 2005
Sold
$174,900
$89/sq ft
Aug 30, 2005
Listed
$182,500
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$89,700
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$334 (+3.9%)
$8,000 + $134,120
$142,120
2024
$321 (+7.7%)
$8,000 + $134,120
$142,120
2023
$298 (−83.5%)
$6,600 + $133,240
$139,840
2022
$1,809 (+5.0%)
$6,000 + $143,520
$149,520
2021
$1,723 (+3.2%)
$6,000 + $122,040
$128,040
2020
$1,669 (−2.7%)
$7,200 + $95,240
$102,440
2019
$1,717 (+2.6%)
$4,400 + $80,880
$85,280
2018
$1,673 (+37.1%)
$6,000 + $80,880
$86,880
2017
$1,220 (−7.1%)
$4,000 + $47,480
$51,480
2016
$1,313 (−22.7%)
$4,000 + $50,200
$54,200
2014
$1,699
$4,314 + $63,924
$68,238
Tax history for 68 Lake Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$334 (+3.9%)
$8,000 + $134,120
$142,120
2024
$321 (+7.7%)
$8,000 + $134,120
$142,120
2023
$298 (−83.5%)
$6,600 + $133,240
$139,840
2022
$1,809 (+5.0%)
$6,000 + $143,520
$149,520
2021
$1,723 (+3.2%)
$6,000 + $122,040
$128,040
2020
$1,669 (−2.7%)
$7,200 + $95,240
$102,440
2019
$1,717 (+2.6%)
$4,400 + $80,880
$85,280
2018
$1,673 (+37.1%)
$6,000 + $80,880
$86,880
2017
$1,220 (−7.1%)
$4,000 + $47,480
$51,480
2016
$1,313 (−22.7%)
$4,000 + $50,200
$54,200
2014
$1,699
$4,314 + $63,924
$68,238
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Green Building Verification Type: HERS Index Score
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Ellijay
Middle Or Junior School: Gilmer
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: From 515 take 136 West, see Carters Lake Marina sign on right just after hwy 382, then see Silver rd just past. Turn R on Silver, R. on Camp Branch, L on Lake Ridge, from Ellijay take 515 or take 382 West toward carters lake almost to end, R on Harris Branch, L on Camp Branch R on Lake Ridge.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Gilmer
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,136
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3026F 009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$414,000 – $501,000
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