601 Ridgewood Avenue, Gainesville, GA 30501
- $485,000
- 5
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 3,740
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $485,000
- List Price
- $499,000
- Closing Date
- Jul 23, 2026
- MLS#
- 7776502
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Square Footage
- 3,740
- Lot Size
- 0.32
- Subdivision
- X
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Description
- Daylight, Driveway Access, Finished, Finished Bath
Property Description
Few addresses in Gainesville offer this combination of character, convenience, and versatility. Located in the sought-after Ridgewood Historic District, just blocks from Downtown Gainesville's restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, and year-round events, this thoughtfully updated home places city living right outside your door. Leave the car behind and enjoy an easy walk, bike ride, golf cart ride, or trolley trip to the Square. Originally built in the 1950s, the home blends timeless architectural details with extensive updates. Hardwood floors, graceful archways, abundant natural light, and inviting living spaces create warmth and character throughout. The main level features a spacious primary suite, formal dining room, family room, sunroom, and an updated kitchen with generous storage and views of the private backyard. Upstairs, a loft, bedroom, and full bath provide flexible space for guests, hobbies, or a home office. The fully finished terrace level offers exceptional possibilities with a second full kitchen, large living area, multiple bedrooms and baths, separate entrances, and dedicated parking. Whether accommodating long-stay guests, creating a private retreat, or exploring rental income opportunities, the lower level delivers flexibility rarely found this close to downtown. Outdoor living is equally impressive with expansive porches and decks overlooking a secluded backyard. Major improvements include updated plumbing, HVAC systems, energy-efficiency enhancements, and extensive renovations completed in recent years. Properties with this much space, flexibility, and historic charm within walking distance of Downtown Gainesville are increasingly rare. Whether you're seeking room for multiple generations, income-producing potential, or simply a vibrant in-town lifestyle, this home offers an opportunity unlike anything else currently available.
Additional Information
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- Two
- Construction
- Brick Front
- Year Built
- 1951
- Neighborhood Amenities
- Sidewalks
- Kitchen Features
- Cabinets White, Stone Counters
- Interior
- Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Exterior
- Private Entrance
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Dimensions
- 139 x 100
- Parking
- Driveway, Level Driveway, On Street
- Lot Desc
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Wooded
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Elementary School
- Centennial Arts Academy
- Middle School
- Gainesville East
- High School
- Gainesville
- Acres
- 0.32
- Dock
- None
- Levels
- Two
- Taxes
- $3,798
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lanier Partners. Selling Office: Maximum One Premier Realtors.
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