401 Ridgewood Avenue, “the blue house with the yellow door,” is a well-known and charming Downtown Gainesville home that blends curb appeal with everyday convenience. And it could be yours! With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and plenty of flex space throughout, this home is perfect for anyone looking to invest in Downtown Gainesville. The home is framed in the front with a white picket fence, a fenced-in backyard, and a wrap-around driveway offering both style and functionality in a highly desirable location. Come on in and enjoy a layout designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. The 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office setup. Located walking distance to the Gainesville Square, this home places you close to local dining, shopping, and community events while still offering the comfort of a residential setting. It’s an ideal combination of neighborhood charm and city convenience. 401 Ridgewood Avenue offers the kind of character and location that make a property truly memorable. With its inviting exterior, generous living space, and close proximity to the Gainesville Square, this home is a standout opportunity in Gainesville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$192Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Joe Barnes• Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Bradford-Ridgewood, located between I-985 and Lake Lanier, is a residential and lakeside Gainesville neighborhood with wooded streets and a low-key, outdoors-forward feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dawsonville Highway corridor near Jesse Jewell Parkway, where local diners, tackle-and-boat shops, and practical storefronts set an everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and newer infill on curving lots, with pockets of mature tree canopy. Weekends often point toward the water, with marinas and shoreline parks shaping routines. Downtown Gainesville’s arts and dining scene sits a short drive away, adding galleries and live-music nights to the mix.
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Market insights
401 Ridgewood Ave · $565,000
DAYS ON MARKET
87 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$565,000
Median sale price in this area is $418,627. (26% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Recessed lighting
Walk-in closet(s)
Brick fireplace in the living room
Double pane windows
No shared/common walls
Finished full basement with interior and exterior entry and finished bath
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Two upper-level bedrooms
One lower-level bedroom
Bedroom features listed as 'Other'
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
One upper-level full bathroom
One lower-level full bathroom
One lower-level half bathroom
Master bath listed as none
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
White cabinets
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Solid surface and other surface counters
View to family room
Dishwasher
Gas oven
Gas range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the lower level
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Natural gas heating
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Covered patio/porch
Deck
Front porch
Chain link fence in back yard
Home design
Three or more levels
Resale property
Parking
Four total parking spaces
Driveway parking
Open parking available
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service (other)
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Water available
Sewer available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
401 Ridgewood Avenue, "the blue house with the yellow door," is a well-known and charming Downtown Gainesville home that blends curb appeal with everyday convenience. And it could be yours! With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and plenty of flex space throughout, this home is perfect for anyone looking to invest in Downtown Gainesville. The home is framed in the front with a white picket fence, a fenced-in backyard, and a wrap-around driveway offering both style and functionality in a highly desirable location. Come on in and enjoy a layout designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. The 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office setup. Located walking distance to the Gainesville Square, this home places you close to local dining, shopping, and community events while still offering the comfort of a residential setting. It's an ideal combination of neighborhood charm and city convenience. 401 Ridgewood Avenue offers the kind of character and location that make a property truly memorable. With its inviting exterior, generous living space, and close proximity to the Gainesville Square, this home is a standout opportunity in Gainesville.
FMLS #7687924
Apr 21, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2026
Price Changed
$625,000
$212/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Listed
$630,000
$214/sq ft
GAMLS #10652144
Apr 21, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2026
Price Changed
$625,000
$212/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Listed
$630,000
$214/sq ft
FMLS #7200053
Jun 27, 2023
Sold
$525,000
$178/sq ft
Jun 8, 2023
Contingent
—
May 26, 2023
Price Changed
$525,000
$178/sq ft
May 2, 2023
Price Changed
$575,000
$195/sq ft
Apr 7, 2023
Listed
$599,000
$203/sq ft
FMLS #6732504
Oct 20, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2020
Sold
$320,000
$109/sq ft
Aug 27, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2020
Price Changed
$325,000
$110/sq ft
Jun 3, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$119/sq ft
GAMLS #8797612
Aug 31, 2020
Sold
$320,000
$109/sq ft
Aug 27, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2020
Price Changed
$325,000
$110/sq ft
Jun 3, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 2004
Sold
$107,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 1999
Sold
$84,500
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 1995
Sold
$95,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1995
Sold
$50,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$817 (+7.2%)
$35,400 + $179,800
$215,200
2024
$762 (+59.7%)
$35,400 + $179,800
$215,200
2023
$477 (+4.5%)
$25,880 + $174,440
$200,320
2022
$457 (−0.7%)
$20,440 + $98,520
$118,960
2021
$460 (−81.9%)
$20,880 + $76,000
$96,880
2020
$2,533 (−0.9%)
$12,800 + $75,480
$88,280
2019
$2,557 (+7.6%)
$15,280 + $68,520
$83,800
2018
$2,375 (+15.2%)
$18,360 + $57,120
$75,480
2017
$2,061 (+15.9%)
$11,280 + $55,240
$66,520
2016
$1,778 (−3.4%)
$11,280 + $55,240
$66,520
2014
$1,840 (−2.1%)
$9,840 + $47,061
$56,901
2013
$1,879 (−0.1%)
$9,845 + $47,061
$56,906
2012
$1,882 (+393.8%)
$9,845 + $47,061
$56,906
2010
$381
$11,583 + $47,061
$58,644
2009
$381
$11,583 + $47,061
$58,644
2008
$381
$11,583 + $47,061
$58,644
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,948
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,948
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hall County
APN
01040 001006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
N-C
Neighborhood Conservation District
The N-C Neighborhood Conservation District is established to allow the transition of older residential areas to primarily low- to moderate-density, single-family residential development, along with other uses that are compatible with a residential environment such as recreational, educational and religious facilities. This district is intended to implement the city comprehensive plan's suburban, medium-density residential future land use category with density not to exceed 2 dwelling units per acre. This district is also intended to provide for new, high-quality infill residential development that maintains community character, and ensures stable, long-term property values and neighborhoods, at higher densities than the base density of the zoning district, subject to compatibility standards and/or pursuant to a specific neighborhood plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
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 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% 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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Historical weather
Gainesville, GA • 30501
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Gainesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 401 Ridgewood Ave
$550,163
$15K under list price of $565K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $526K to $675K.