About 505 River Ridge Road, Clarkesville, Georgia, 30523
7.59 Acre Chattahoochee Riverfront Estate with Fully Renovated 5BD, 3.5BA, 4500sqft Luxury Craftsman Home. Incredible top to bottom renovation features a blend of rustic and contemporary finishes and has produced a home of the highest quality that is built to last. The project included all new interior and exterior designer fixtures, shiplap paneling, new hardwood floors, new windows, installation of reclaimed interior doors, new front entry porch and doors, new roof and gutters, new whole-house generator, two new HVAC units, new appliances, finished garage and shop complete with wooden garage doors, plus an all new interior and exterior color palette, and even structural beams were added to remove columns and open the dining room. The grounds have undergone an even more impressive transformation with new cantilevered river deck, (2) new sets of stairs and landings down to the river, extensive grading, drainage system, and retaining wall to create front and back lawns with zoysia sod and landscaping. The massive landscaping and hardscaping project featured over 2000 new shrubs and trees, approval from county and state authorities to open the views to the river, new sealed pebbled stone drive with electronic gate, 18 zone sprinkler system, and fencing to keep deer out. Main level includes inviting foyer, formal dining, great room with 20 ft ceiling and automatic blinds, study/office, an entertainers' kitchen with breakfast nook and bar seating, laundry/mudroom, half bath, and owners' suite. Owners suite has tray ceiling, oversized tiled shower, custom walk-in closet and soaking tub. Upstairs has three bedrooms, shared full bath, and reading nook. Terrace level includes a family / media room, walk-out to veranda with level lawn, oversized bedroom, full bath with frameless glass tiled shower, home gym, storage, and workshop. The property offers an incredible river experience with one of the highest character river shoals in the area and over 300' of riverfront. You and your guests are sure to enjoy the views of the magnificent shoals and music of the river, plus you'll have excellent trout and bass fishing, paddle sports, tubing, and even swimming right outside your back door! The 7.59 acre estate is platted as three separate lots and offers the opportunity to build 2 additional homes or additional structures or hold the lots as investments. Potential building sites have excellent views of Mt. Yonah and the river. The Chattahoochee Glenn Community is a gated community of estate sized lots and quality homes. Excellent location convenient to Sautee, Helen and Clarkesville and less than 90 miles from Atlanta.
Room Type : Exercise Room, Library, Loft, Office
Kitchen Features : Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
Utilities : Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane, Underground Utilities
Sewer : Septic Tank
Water Source : Well
Community Features: Gated
Parking Features: Garage, Kitchen Level
Security Features : Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior Features: Garden, Veranda
Roof Type: Composition
Patio And Porch Features : Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot Features : Other
Total Number Of Slips : 0
Architectural Style : Craftsman
Structure Type : House
Property Condition : Resale
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Heating : Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Construction Materials: Stone
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Interior Features : Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool Bath
Basement : Bath Finished, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
Appliances : Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring : Hardwood
Windows Features: Double Pane Windows
LaundryFeatures : In Mud Room
Levels : Three Or More
Above Grade Finished Area : 2679 S.F
Below Grade Finished Area : 1803 S.F
Room Type : Exercise Room, Library, Loft, Office
Kitchen Features : Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry
Utilities : Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Propane, Underground Utilities
Sewer : Septic Tank
Water Source : Well
Community Features: Gated
Parking Features: Garage, Kitchen Level
Security Features : Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior Features: Garden, Veranda
Roof Type: Composition
Patio And Porch Features : Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot Features : Other
Total Number Of Slips : 0
Architectural Style : Craftsman
Structure Type : House
Property Condition : Resale
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Heating : Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Construction Materials: Stone
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Interior Features : Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool Bath
Basement : Bath Finished, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
Appliances : Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring : Hardwood
Windows Features: Double Pane Windows
LaundryFeatures : In Mud Room
Levels : Three Or More
Above Grade Finished Area : 2679 S.F
Below Grade Finished Area : 1803 S.F

Street Address: 505 River Ridge Road
City: Clarkesville
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30523
County: Habersham
Directions: From Clarkesville, take Hwy 17 towards Helen to left on Thistle Dr. Enter gate for Chattahoochee Glen. Take left on Hawthorn Dr, then left on Hanes Ridge Rd, then right on River Ridge Rd, Home will be on the right at # 505. See sign.

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Size: 4,482 Sqft
Lot Size: 7.59 Acres
MLS #: 10693125
Bedrooms: 5 bd
Bathrooms: 3.5 ba
Price: $1,380,000
Tax Amount: 9095
Construction Status: Built in 1999
Last Modified : Feb 24 2026 3:32AM

Courtesy of: Meghann Brackett, BHHS Georgia Properties (MLS# BHHS23)
Source MLS: GAMLS