Nestled high in the North GA mountains, this extraordinary log cabin offers the kind of retreat rarely found in the Southeast, complete privacy, long-range layered mountain views, the sound of rushing waterfalls outside your window & the timeless warmth of mountain architecture. Set among towering treetops w/cascading creek & natural waterfall running alongside the property, this 3-level residence is a complete escape from stress, traffic & summer heat, yet remains an easy drive from Atlanta for weekend escapes or extended seasonal living. The classic chinked log exterior welcomes you inside to the vaulted great room w/exposed hand-hewn beams, large-plank wood floors & river rock wood-burning fireplace. Custom steel French doors throughout the main level pour in natural light, connecting indoors w/the lush outdoors. Plenty of gathering space surrounds the fireplace, while an add'l casual dining/lounge area offers even more room to relax. The kind of mountain home families hold for generations. Upstairs, the spectacular primary suite feels like its own private retreat w/architectural details that continue throughout the spacious loft-style layout. Featuring cozy sitting area, generous sleeping quarters & unforgettable Smoky Mtn vistas. With aprox 2,400sqft across 3 levels, the cabin offers ideal flexibility for entertaining guests, hosting grandchildren, or simply enjoying quiet weekends in nature. The setting combines dramatic beauty w/genuine serenity: mountain air, moving water, mature forest & the sense of escape that luxury buyers increasingly seek but seldom find. Located near Ellijay, one of N GA's most sought-after mtn destinations, the property offers access to hiking, wineries, fly fishing, charming restaurants & thriving 4-season mountain lifestyle. Whether envisioned as a private family retreat, seasonal residence, or legacy mountain property, this is not merely a cabin, it is an experience of mountain living that feels increasingly difficult to replicate
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Price cut: $50K (8/26)
$749,900
1049 Rock Water Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30536
2beds
2,284sqft
Residential
Built in 1987
16.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unforgettable smoky mtn vistasRiver rock wood-burning fireplaceGenerous sleeping quartersMountain airLong-range layered mountain viewsLarge-plank wood floorsExposed hand-hewn beams
- 51 days
- 1,475
- 138
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The CALL CAT NOW Group 706-889-4784,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay,
Kyle Lineberry 706-973-0204,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 434574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Great Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sheetrock, Wood, Loft
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished,Bath/Stubbed
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Vented, Wood Burning, See Remarks
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,284
- Total interior livable area: 2,284 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Year Round, Creek/Stream, Long Range
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Creek Access
- Body of water: Rockwater Creek,Na
- Frontage type: Creek
Lot
- Size: 16.6 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 3159B 016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Log, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
Location
- Region: Blue Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,335
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $749,900-6.3%$328/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900+0.1%$350/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430682 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2024 | Listing removed | $799,000$350/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Price change | $799,000-6%$350/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,900+198.2%$372/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #407044 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2016 | Sold | $285,000-4.7%$125/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #230645 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,000-23.1%$131/sqft |
Source: APPALACHIAN REALTY, LLC #230645 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2014 | Listing removed | $389,000$170/sqft |
Source: Appalachian Realty LLC #230645 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $389,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,335 +13% | $215,840 +13.3% |
| 2024 | $2,952 -2.2% | $190,520 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $3,019 -6.5% | $188,760 +16% |
| 2022 | $3,230 +11.7% | $162,760 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $2,892 +14.6% | $131,480 +14.6% |
| 2020 | $2,523 -2% | $114,720 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $2,575 +5.5% | $113,720 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $2,442 | $106,440 |
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