Your Own Private Nature Retreat Awaits! Nestled in the desirable The Orchard Golf & Country Club and just minutes from Downtown Clarkesville, this beautifully maintained home offers a wonderful blend of Southern charm, comfort, and everyday functionality. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the rich hardwood floors and inviting foyer that leads to a spacious living room with soaring vaulted ceilings and a beautiful masonry fireplace. The bright sunroom provides a peaceful place to unwind while overlooking the private, wooded backyard. The kitchen is ideal for both casual meals and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast area. The elegant dining room provides the perfect setting for intimate dinners, holiday gatherings, and entertaining guests. The main-level primary suite is a true retreat, complete with trey ceilings, separate walk-in closets, double vanities, a jetted soaking tub, and a separate shower. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath, providing plenty of room for family or guests. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a spacious family room, custom built-ins, theater wall, and wet bar. Perfect for movie nights, game days, or entertaining. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath make this level ideal for guests, a home office, or additional living space. Step outside and enjoy exceptional outdoor living with a custom multi-level deck, firepit area, and mature landscaping creating a private setting for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining friends. Recent improvements include **new upstairs and downstairs HVAC systems**, while the attached garage features a **Tesla charger** for added convenience. Surrounded by the natural beauty of North Georgia and conveniently located near Clarkesville, Lake Rabun, Tallulah Gorge, and so much more, this home offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort, and lifestyle.
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Price cut: $20K (9/1)
$550,000
197 Summer Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
5beds
4,367sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.73 Acres Lot
$532,900 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- 1,017
- 61
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erin Berry 706-961-9257,
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10827471
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Media Room, Sun Room, Other
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Breakfast Area
Heating
- Heat Pump, Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven/Range (Combo)
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Double Vanity
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,367
- Total interior livable area: 4,367 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,603
- Finished area below ground: 1,764
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.73 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 124 186
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Gated
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: ORCHARD PH 01
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Other, Private Roads
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Clarkesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $511,057
- Annual tax amount: $4,938
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$532,900
$506,000 - $560,000
$4,189/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $550,000-3.5%$126/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $570,000-0.9%$131/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $575,000$132/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$132/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999+21.2%$137/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $495,000+1%$113/sqft |
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| 5/18/2023 | Pending sale | $489,900$112/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $489,900$112/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Listing removed | $489,900$112/sqft |
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| 4/10/2023 | Price change | $489,900-2%$112/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Price change | $499,900-2.9%$114/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $514,900+232.4%$118/sqft |
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| 3/28/2012 | Sold | $154,900$35/sqft |
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| 1/18/2012 | Price change | $154,900-16.2%$35/sqft |
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| 12/21/2011 | Price change | $184,900-11.9%$42/sqft |
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| 11/5/2011 | Price change | $209,900-13.3%$48/sqft |
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| 10/5/2011 | Listed for sale | $242,000+7.6%$55/sqft |
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| 8/28/2011 | Listing removed | $225,000$52/sqft |
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| 5/5/2011 | Listed for sale | $225,000$52/sqft |
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| 12/25/2010 | Listing removed | $225,000$52/sqft |
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| 11/26/2010 | Price change | $225,000-13.4%$52/sqft |
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| 7/10/2010 | Price change | $259,900-5.5%$60/sqft |
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| 5/14/2010 | Price change | $275,000-15.4%$63/sqft |
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| 3/19/2010 | Listed for sale | $325,000-7.7%$74/sqft |
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| 11/2/2005 | Sold | $352,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,660 -2.6% | $204,423 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $4,783 +123.4% | $198,000 +26.8% |
| 2023 | $2,141 | $156,156 +15.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $135,084 +11.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $121,636 +15.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $105,632 |
| 2019 | $2,247 | $105,632 -60% |
| 2018 | $2,247 | $264,080 +172.4% |
| 2017 | $2,247 +4.7% | $96,944 -60% |
| 2016 | $2,147 +3.8% | $242,360 |
| 2015 | $2,069 +0.7% | $242,360 +56.5% |
| 2014 | $2,054 +30.5% | $154,900 +150% |
| 2013 | $1,574 | $61,960 -76.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $263,410 -2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $271,270 -19.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,460 |
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Neighborhood: 30523
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodville
- Middle: North Habersham
- High: Habersham Central
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




