Bring Your Horses and Your Builder: Exceptional 8.006-Acre Lot in Jackson County! Embrace the ultimate blend of privacy, pasture, and convenience with this exceptional property in Jackson County, Georgia. Located in the exclusive new subdivision of The Ridges, Lot 3 offers 8.006 breathtaking acres of mixed mature woods, open pasture, and peaceful creek frontage. This sprawling acreage provides the perfect setting for your custom estate, featuring ample room and ideal terrain to bring a horse or raise a 4-H calf. To protect your investment and maintain community standards, the boutique 10-lot neighborhood requires a 2,500 square foot minimum home size, ensuring a stunning collection of upscale estates. Peace and privacy meet modern convenience in this fantastic location. The home sites sit along a private road that will be paved by the developer, offering smooth access and a clean look for the community. While you will enjoy a serene country lifestyle, you are never far from everything you need. The property provides quick and easy access to I-85, making commutes or weekend trips simple. You are also just a short drive away from the charming towns of Jefferson and Commerce, as well as the vibrant city of Athens. Bring your builder and create your dream custom oasis today. (Association Fee covers street lights, road maintenance & front entrance sign/maintenance)
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
A2
Agricultural Rural Farm District
The A-2 zoning district is composed chiefly of open land, small agricultural uses, and individual single-family homes including manufactured homes. The A-2 zoning district is intended to be compatible with and implement the agricultural and rural character areas described in the comprehensive plan, and it is intended to implement the intensive agriculture, agricultural/forestry, residential agricultural character area only, and public/institutional land use categories of the future land use plan as provided in the comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
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Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
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Kennel
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for LOT #3 Rita Rdg
$229,479
$11K under list price of $240K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $90K to $430K.