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$1,499,000

For Sale - Active
505 River Ridge Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
5 Beds
0 Baths
4,482 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1999
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 11 hours ago
Updated: Jun 12, 2025 at 03:58AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$5,901
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.25
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1999
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

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.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
  • Details: Garage, Kitchen Level
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 0.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Combination
  • Roof Type: IRR/Cathedral
  • Roof Material: Composition

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $1,500/annually

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 006009
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1999

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,234

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private, Well
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Central, Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Location

  • County: Habersham

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$5,901
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.25
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,499,000
Amount financed:
-$1,199,200
Down payment:
$299,800
Closing costs:
$44,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$344,770
Square feet:
4,482
Cost per square foot:
$334
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.89

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,199,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$7,850
Property tax:
$686
Insurance:
$280
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$8,816

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,000 $48,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$240 -$2,880
Operating income:
$3,760 $45,120

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (17%)
17%-$686-$8,234
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$280-$3,360
Property management: (8%)
8%-$320-$3,840
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$200-$2,400
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$200-$2,400
HOA fees: (3%)
3%-$125-$1,500
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$1,811-$21,734

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,949 $23,388
Mortgage payments:
-$7,850 -$94,200
Cash flow:
$5,901 $70,812