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197 Summer Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523

  • 5bd
  • 4ba
  • 4,367SF
  • 0.73ac lot

Single-family homeOrchard

List price

$550,000

$126/SF list

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FMLS IDXFMLS #7822824 · Listing Provided By Keller Williams Lanier Partners · 770-503-7070 · Listing agent Erin Berry

Location

197 Summer Road, Clarkesville GA 30523

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About this home

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.

How this list price compares in Clarkesville

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type
Single-family home
Status
Active
Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Living area
4,367 SF
Lot size
0.73 acres
Year built
1992
Levels
Three Or More
Main-level bedrooms
1
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Garage
Basement
Finished Bath, Full, Finished
Style
Traditional
Construction
Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof
Composition
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Heat Pump, Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Lot
Cul-De-Sac
Community
Clubhouse, Country Club, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Homeowners Assoc, Gated
HOA
$1,400 annually
Annual tax
$4,938 (2025)
County
Habersham

Assigned schools

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.

Payment estimate

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Estimated monthly payment

$4,260/mo

Principal and interest
$3,400
Property tax
$412
Home insurance
$125
Mortgage insurance
$206
HOA dues
$117
Loan amount
$495,000
Cash down
$55,000

This is an estimate only. Not a lender, not a loan offer and not a rate quote. Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS weekly average for 2026-10-22: 30-yr 7.32%, 15-yr 6.68%. Tax uses the annual tax amount in the listing; insurance assumes $1,500 a year. Conventional adds 0.5% a year mortgage insurance under 20% down; FHA uses 3.5% minimum down, a 1.75% upfront premium financed and 0.55% a year MIP; VA adds a 2.15% funding fee financed under 5% down and no monthly MI. Talk to a licensed lender for a real quote.

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