About Jasper's Hunter's Ridge

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As for our market, there are some good signs of things getting better. If you are looking to buy in a great place with good schools and a great quality of life now is a good time to do so. We still have programs with 100 percent financing . So contact us at All Mountain Realty to learn about our great location.

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So in the end as well as being knowledgeable about prices and sales in the mountains we as a firm are involved in our community. Being a local expert means more than being good at real estate. It means being a good citizen in your community.

Hunter's Ridge in Jasper, Georgia, has shown relative strength in home sales in the past year, particularly when compared to many other neighborhoods that have faced abrupt declines. This fact is particularly surprising in that the average sale price in Hunters Ridge of $320,000 is a price point facinga lot of competition and high inventory levels in Pickens County (due in part to the recent influx of new home subdivisions targeting the $300,000+ bracket).

While the number of homes sold dipped to seven (from eight the previous year), this was an improvement over the only six houses that sold in 2005. The average list and sale price has likewise continued to show strength, and has in fact gained year-over-year. There are two other factors which reflect positively on the neighborhood.

One is the low number of homes sales in proportion to the actual number of residences in the community -- especially since a couple of sales were new construction homes, not resales. While not a definitive marker of a neighborhood's character, low house turnover can suggest stability and satisfaction.

The other indicator of solidity is the low incidence of foreclosed homes in Hunter's Ridge. While foreclosures are certainly not a reflection on the residents or their character, they do unfortunately often impact resale values. Both in the extra inventory and the lower than market prices accepted by banks, bank-owned homes can have a negative side-effect, which Hunter's Ridge seems to have thus far escaped.

Overall, market conditions for Hunter's Ridge as a neighborhood seem fairly positive (if not "great"). The absorption rate of active listings as of this writing suggested an inventory level of around 13-months -- better than the 17-18 months faced by Pickens County GA as a whole -- and prices are holding. A lower absorption / inventory would be preferable for home sellers, but again, better than average in a tough market. For buyers. this is a development worth keeping in mind, based on its strong fundamentals.

For the latest data on market conditions and homes available in Hunter's Ridge in Jasper, Georgia, contact Trent Cluley -- Keller Williams Realty.

Sales Data for Houses Sold in Hunters Ridge: 2007

Hunter's Ridge in Pickens County, Georgia, just north of of the city of Jasper, is one of the older and more "established" definable Pickens County subdivisions, dating back more than 25-years, and still growing.

Built on a ridgeline just north of town, Hunters Ridge affords pleasant views to both sides of the ridge, and is close enough to town to be convenient -- approximately three-miles -- without being subject to crowding and congestion. Currently there are over two-hundred homesites platted, with lot sizes ranging in size from less than an acre to more than three-acres, and home prices that range from the low $200's to the mid $400's, with an average sale price of around $320,000.

Homes for sale in Hunters Ridge range in age from houses built in 1992, to new homes presently under construction in 2008, with a broad array of styles and interior finishes available -- everything from vinyl siding and stone accents, to brick, stucco, and concrete siding -- reflecting the time period over which the homes have been constructed. Interior finishes likewise cover the spectrum: carpet, hardwood, tile, laminate, granite and other solid surface . . . something for every taste!

While many of the newer homes are spec homes, a substantial number of houses were custom built by their owners, and are therefore truly unique, adding to this community's blend of home ages, styles and finishes. Full or partial basements are the general rule, there are however a handful of exceptions built on a slab or crawlspace.

Like the homes, the lots also offer some variety. Aside from the 1-3+ acre size variation, there are those (particularly along Hunter's Ridge itself) that have outstanding views, while others overlook small lakes (ponds really) or creeks, with a topography that is mostly gently sloped, but can also range from level to steep. Most are nicely landscaped, with lawns, shrubbery, and flowers in front, and partially wooded areas in the back.

Utilities are pretty standard for the area: public water, septic tanks, hi-speed Internet access, phone, cable, GA Power electric, with power and phone lines underground rather than above ground. Unfortunately, the community offers no swim, tennis, sidewalks, or playgrounds, however there are street lights and a couple of small water features (as mentioned above). An upside to this is that there are no required association dues.

Overall, Hunters Ridge is an established, quiet neighborhood, with neat, well-maintained homes and yards. With convenient access off either Burnt Mountain Road (main entrance) or Lumber Company Road (back entrance), close to Jasper, it is well worth a look for anyone in the market for a unique home in a slightly more eclectic neighborhood than is the norm.

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