RARE opportunity to restore a true standout in the highly sought-after Westwoods neighborhood—perfectly positioned on one of the community's most premier lots! This spacious 3,344 sq ft home with a 3-car garage was once a showstopper and is ready for its next chapter. Featuring a dramatic two-story foyer, a living room with stacked rock gas log fireplace, dedicated home office with built-in bookshelves, galley kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, separate dining room, and an expansive family room/den with fireplace and wet bar, the layout offers incredible bones and space for entertaining. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in shower and also a walk-in jetted tub, while the upper level offers three additional bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, you'll find a private backyard setting with a fenced patio area with an in-ground pool, pool house with kitchenette and full bath, and even a koi pond, ALL READY TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE. This home is being sold AS-IS and will require renovation and repairs, a new roof, and more. For the right buyer, the upside is undeniable. Priced to sell, don't miss the chance to transform this property into something truly spectacular!
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$389,000
196 Westwoods Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540
4beds
3,344sqft
Residential
Built in 1987
1.05 Acres Lot
$388,800 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$3,828 Estimated rent
Home value
$388,800
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Listed by:
The Cindy West Team 706-889-7770,
Remax Town & Country – The Cindy West Team
Bought with:
David Bryant, 318865
Mountain Ridge Realty, LLC.
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 430240
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Great Room, Office, See Remarks
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sheetrock, Wood, See Remarks, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,344
- Total interior livable area: 3,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Open
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1066G 059
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Shake
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westwoods
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $477,160
- Annual tax amount: $1,098
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $389,000-13.5%$116/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $449,777$135/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,777$135/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10756998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $449,777$135/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,777$135/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430240 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,098 -0.6% | $190,864 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $1,105 -6% | $188,720 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $1,175 -6.8% | $186,320 +15% |
| 2022 | $1,261 +1.9% | $162,040 +34.5% |
| 2021 | $1,237 +6.3% | $120,504 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $1,164 -3.2% | $105,592 |
| 2019 | $1,202 +16.3% | $105,592 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $1,034 +55.3% | $93,912 +19.1% |
| 2017 | $666 +1.7% | $78,836 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $655 -67.3% | $79,716 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,001 +238.2% | $78,084 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $592 -1.7% | $77,164 +2.3% |
| 2013 | $602 | $75,412 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30540
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- 5/10Ellijay Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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