481 Johns Ridge Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Sources: Georgia MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2008 · 18 yrs
- 1,781 sq ft of living area
- Garage
- 59 days on market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
This home’s history
- 2008BuiltPer public record
- Sep 2, 2026First trackedObserved at $700,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $3,599/mo 79%
- Taxes $612/mo 14%
- Insurance $272/mo 6%
- HOA $50/mo 1%
$4,533/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.66% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Momentum Property Score
40/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
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The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $393 per square foot, about in line with the community’s $393 median. Stoney Brook Upper Madola Subdivision Phase II’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $393. MLS facts: Georgia MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
What’s unique here: no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 3, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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!
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Provided via the Georgia MLS (GAMLS) Internet Data Exchange · Source: Georgia MLS (GAMLS) · © 2026 Georgia MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Actual list price: $700,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- 134 active listings competing, 17 under contract
For reference, this home is listed at $700,000 ($393/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 1,781 sq ft × $346–$440/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 3, 2026.
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Recent sales activity in Stoney Brook Upper Madola Subdivision Phase II
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Stoney Brook Upper Madola Subdivision Phase II neighborhood guide for more.
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
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No closely comparable recent sales were found in this data set.
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Buyer research checklist
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- Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
- Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
- Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
- Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
- Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
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Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 3, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, as of September 3, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Where does the flood-zone information come from?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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