Why Live in Clarkesville
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clarkesville offers quintessential small-town America with a view. Parts of Clarkesville stretch north into the mountains, offering direct access to natural amenities. Residents are proud of its mountainous location, celebrating it annually at one of its longest-running events. The town’s 2,100-plus residents also strongly support its over 150 small businesses and take the time to get to know one another at frequent community events. From the narrow streets of downtown to the shores of Lake Burton, Clarkesville has thousands of homes whose styles, sizes and build dates vary widely. Buyers will find a mix of mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style and split-level homes and recently constructed contemporary colonials and mountain cabins. Many homes are custom-built with contemporary architecture, characterized by vaulted ceilings, sizable windows and two to three-car garages. With such diverse terrain, properties can offer views of mountains, rivers, creeks or lakes. Several homes sit directly on Lake Burton and have private water access. Homes closer to downtown sit on lots typically under an acre, but hundreds of lots north of downtown
Home Trends in Clarkesville, GA
On average, homes in Clarkesville, GA sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Clarkesville, GA over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$402,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Number of Homes for Sale
86
Last 12 months Home Sales
273
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%