




481 Johns Ridge Rd, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
About This Home
$50,000 price reduction! This cabin is priced below the appraisal value that was just completed! Looking for a creekfront mountain cabin in Blue Ridge with acreage right next to a wild life preserve and located on a quite dead end paved road, fishing access, and outdoor living space? 481 Johns Ridge Rd, located in Blue Ridge, GA, delivers the peaceful North Georgia mountain lifestyle buyers want with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 1,781 square feet of finished space, a basement level with a one-car garage that includes 2.3 private acres featuring 340 feet of frontage on Upper Madola Creek known for great fishing and relaxing creekside views. The finished basement is set up where the room with exterior door access could be used as a 4th bedroom or an office. This beautiful property has a half a dozen different types of Trilliums and has several different types of Azaleas, Hellebore Flowers, White and Purple Violets, several different colors of Columbine Flowers and even Blueberry Bushes! Built in 2008, this two-story cabin combines rustic charm with thoughtful updates. The updated kitchen includes two lazy Susan cabinets for added convenience and functionality with large creative sliding shelves for pots and pans and soft-close cabinet doors, while the stone fireplace creates a warm and inviting gathering space inside. The screened-in porch section overlooks the wide creek and stream, creating the perfect spot for morning coffee or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. Upstairs, the primary bedroom opens to a private balcony where you can enjoy the peaceful wooded setting and flowing water views. Outdoor living is a standout feature of this property, with a large wrap-around front porch for entertaining or just relaxing in the rocking chairs; it also has an outdoor fire pit area and plenty of room to enjoy the surrounding acreage. The property also includes a garden shed and separate workshop building for storage, hobbies, or projects. The custom hand carved Momma Bear and Two Cub Bears located outside are a $10,000 sculpture value that stays with this beautiful cabin. The driveway was newly paved in April 2026, adding convenience and curb appeal. Does this Blue Ridge cabin offer privacy while still being close to outdoor recreation and mountain attractions? Yes. This property offers the ideal balance of seclusion, creek frontage, usable land, and easy access to the Blue Ridge area lifestyle buyers continue to seek in the North Georgia mountains. The upstairs bathroom tile shower floor was also just replaced last month as well. The septic tank was pumped and inspected in July 2025. A top-of-the-line, brand-new GAF Timberline HDZ roof at a cost of over $14,000 was installed in April 2023 that also has a transferable warranty, too. This stunning property is move-in ready! Agents: All Disclosures are in the MLS. By appointment only. Home is occupied. IMPORTANT: Agents - Please read all private remarks in the listing "before showing or calling" for Dan's best contact number or for any other questions you may have and for other important home details.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2008
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Log,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Cabin
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,High Ceilings,Tile Bath,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Masonry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 585
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,781
- Total interior livable area: 1,781 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0018 C 0071L
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony,Other,Water Feature
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek
- Waterbody name: Upper Madola Creek
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 340
Lot
- Lot size: 2.30 Acres
- Features: Level,Private,Sloped
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Landslide
- Tornado
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,539 | $42,468 |
| Home Insurance * | $250 | $3,000 |
| Property Taxes | $312 | $3,744 |
| Electricity | $219 | $2,637 |
| Total | $4,320 | $51,840 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Price change | $700,000 |
| 2026-05-15 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2018-03-29 | Sold | $255,000 |
| 2018-03-01 | Pending sale | $255,000 |
| 2018-02-12 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
