Listing Provided By Erin Berry with Keller Williams Lanier Partners, 770-503-7070
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197 Summer Road
Clarkesville, GA 30523
$550,000
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full, 1 half
- Sq ft
- 4,367
- Price per sq ft
- $126
- Year built
- 1992
- Lot
- 0.73 acres
- Garage
- 2 spaces
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.
- Listed
- Aug 17, 2026
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026, 3:41 AM ET
- Property type
- Residential, Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- ORCHARD PH 01
- FMLS #
- 7822824
- County
- Habersham - GA
Interior
- Interior features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Factory Built, Gas Log
- Basement
- Finished Bath, Full, Finished
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Central
- Laundry
- Mud Room, Main Level
- Kitchen
- Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters
- Primary bathroom
- Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Other
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Accessibility features
- None
- Windows
- None
Exterior
- Exterior features
- Other, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Patio and porch
- Deck
- Construction materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Fencing
- None
- Pool features
- None
- Private pool
- No
- Spa
- None
- View
- Trees/Woods, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront
- None
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Lot & parking
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.73
- Lot dimensions
- x
- Lot features
- Cul-De-Sac
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage
- Total parking spaces
- 4
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable Available
- Electric
- Other
- Energy efficiency
- None
HOA & taxes
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- 1400
- Association fee frequency
- Annually
- Association fee includes
- Maintenance Grounds
- Annual tax amount
- 4938
- Tax year
- 2025
Schools & community
- Elementary school
- Woodville
- Middle school
- North Habersham
- High school
- Habersham Central
- Subdivision
- ORCHARD PH 01
- County
- Habersham - GA
- Community features
- Clubhouse, Country Club, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Homeowners Assoc, Gated
Construction
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1992
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Condition
- Resale
- Building area (total)
- 4367
- Above-grade finished area
- 2603
- Below-grade finished area
- 1764
Location
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