401 Ridgewood Avenue, "the blue house with the yellow door," is a well-known and charming Downtown Gainesville home that blends curb appeal with everyday convenience. And it could be yours! With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and plenty of flex space throughout, this home is perfect for anyone looking to invest in Downtown Gainesville. The home is framed in the front with a white picket fence, a fenced-in backyard, and a wrap-around driveway offering both style and functionality in a highly desirable location. Come on in and enjoy a layout designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. The 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office setup. Located walking distance to the Gainesville Square, this home places you close to local dining, shopping, and community events while still offering the comfort of a residential setting. It's an ideal combination of neighborhood charm and city convenience. 401 Ridgewood Avenue offers the kind of character and location that make a property truly memorable. With its inviting exterior, generous living space, and close proximity to the Gainesville Square, this home is a standout opportunity in Gainesville.
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Price cut: $20K (6/16)
$579,000
401 Ridgewood Ave, Gainesville, GA 30501
5beds
2,948sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.27 Acres Lot
$583,400 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced-in backyardGenerous living spaceInviting exteriorCurb appealWhite picket fence
- 33 days |
- 1,403 |
- 124 |
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Listed by:
Joe Barnes 540-908-6949,
Keller Williams Lanier Partners
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10766402
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Great Room, Laundry
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath Finished,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,948
- Total interior livable area: 2,948 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,948
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
- Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01040 001006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $538,000
- Annual tax amount: $817
- Date on market: 5/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$583,400
$554,000 - $613,000
$3,355/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $579,000-3.3%$196/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000-4.2%$203/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7771696 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Listing removed | $625,000$212/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $625,000-0.8%$212/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000+20%$214/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7687924 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2023 | Sold | $525,000$178/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7200053 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Price change | $525,000-8.7%$178/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+79.7%$195/sqft |
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| 8/31/2020 | Sold | $320,000-1.5%$109/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #8797612 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2020 | Pending sale | $325,000$110/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$110/sqft |
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| 6/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000+227.1%$119/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Lanier Partners #6732504 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2004 | Sold | $107,000+26.6%$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/1999 | Sold | $84,500+69%$29/sqft |
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| 7/14/1995 | Sold | $50,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,117 +7.4% | $215,200 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $5,696 +67.2% | $200,320 +68.4% |
| 2023 | $3,407 +19.9% | $118,960 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $2,842 +7.9% | $96,880 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $2,634 +2.5% | $88,280 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,571 -2.5% | $84,280 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $2,637 +11.7% | $83,800 +11% |
| 2018 | $2,361 -0.6% | $75,480 +13.5% |
| 2017 | $2,375 | $66,520 +13.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $58,720 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $1,104 | $56,901 |
| 2014 | $1,104 | $56,901 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $381 -0.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $382 +14.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $334 +10.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $302 +20.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $250 +45.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $172 -17.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $209 -0.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $209 -1.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $212 | $35,456 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Centennial Arts AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Gainesville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Gainesville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Centennial
- Middle: Gainesville East
- High: Gainesville
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 401 Ridgewood Ave
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