This beautiful ranch style home is nestled in the center of this 10.5 secluded acres and comes complete with a guest cottage. This one owner home is custom built with easy one level living and a finished terrace level. The family room offers a gas log fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, pine flooring throughout the main living area, the large sunroom has great lighting and access to the screened porch and grilling deck. The spacious kitchen offers shaker style cabinet with tile counters plus a breakfast room. Master on main with a wall of windows and a luxurious master bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, double vanity and step in shower, plus a large walk-in closet. Guest bedroom with ensuite bath and an adjoining office. The generous laundry room is on main level as well as the garage. The finished terrace level offers a huge family room/game room, bedroom and full bath along with abundant storage as well as a workshop area, boat door all with driveway access. Patio area and generator as well. The separate guest cottage offers a full kitchen, family room, bedroom and bath along with 2 covered porches and a laundry room. There is another good building area on this 10+acres. Great opportunity for total privacy!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
10.5 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lydia Spink• Century 21 Lindsey and Pauley
Listed by JOANNA KEARNS• Century 21 Lindsey and Pauley
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #6682536
Redfin Estimate
$853,016
$383K since sold in July 2020$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 28.1% higher than the average sale price ($666K) of 6 comparable homes.
This beautiful ranch style home is nestled in the center of this 10.5 secluded acres and comes complete with a guest cottage. This one owner home is custom built with a easy one level living and a finished terrace level. The family room offers a gas log fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, pine flooring throughout the main living area, the large sun room has great lighting and access to the screened porch and grilling deck. The spacious kitchen offers shaker style cabinet with tile counters plus a breakfast room. Master on main with wall of windows and a luxurious master bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, double vanity and step in shower, plus a large walk-in closet. Guest bedroom with en-suite bath and an adjoining office. The generous laundry room is on main level as well as the garage. The finished terrace level offers a huge family room/game room, bedroom and full bath along with abundant storage as well as a workshop area, boat door all with driveway access. Patio area and generator as well. The separate guest cottage offers a full kitchen, family room, bedroom and bath along with 2 covered porches and a laundry room. There is another good building area on this 10+acres. Great opportunity for total privacy!
Public Records
Apr 1, 1997
Sold
$11,250
$3/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1995
Sold
$7,345
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,658 (+0.8%)
$61,800 + $313,400
$375,200
2024
$4,622 (+9.6%)
$61,800 + $313,400
$375,200
2023
$4,218 (−4.2%)
$53,760 + $311,360
$365,120
2022
$4,404 (+27.4%)
$34,600 + $303,120
$337,720
2021
$3,457 (+167.1%)
$32,960 + $256,000
$288,960
2020
$1,294 (+10.3%)
$24,244 + $163,755
$187,999
2019
$1,173 (−11.7%)
$28,200 + $139,240
$167,440
2018
$1,329 (+13.0%)
$28,200 + $139,240
$167,440
2017
$1,176 (−0.8%)
$28,200 + $114,440
$142,640
2016
$1,186 (+26.0%)
$28,200 + $115,720
$143,920
2014
$941
$21,120 + $97,380
$118,500
Tax history for 542 Ruby Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,658 (+0.8%)
$61,800 + $313,400
$375,200
2024
$4,622 (+9.6%)
$61,800 + $313,400
$375,200
2023
$4,218 (−4.2%)
$53,760 + $311,360
$365,120
2022
$4,404 (+27.4%)
$34,600 + $303,120
$337,720
2021
$3,457 (+167.1%)
$32,960 + $256,000
$288,960
2020
$1,294 (+10.3%)
$24,244 + $163,755
$187,999
2019
$1,173 (−11.7%)
$28,200 + $139,240
$167,440
2018
$1,329 (+13.0%)
$28,200 + $139,240
$167,440
2017
$1,176 (−0.8%)
$28,200 + $114,440
$142,640
2016
$1,186 (+26.0%)
$28,200 + $115,720
$143,920
2014
$941
$21,120 + $97,380
$118,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Guest House, Second Residence
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Water Source: Well
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ellijay
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: From Jasper take HWY 515 North to a Left on HWY 136 follow to a right at Barts Bait and Tackle go 8 miles to a right on Ruby Ridge Drive follow to top of hill driveway on right.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Other
Gilmer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,412
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3027C 015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.1mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 16 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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Talking Rock, GA • 30175
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Estimated sale price
$811,000 – $981,000
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