Escape to the peaceful beauty of North Georgia in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath country cottage, conveniently located minutes from Carters Lake, Ellijay, and Blue Ridge. Featuring 1,502 sq. ft., a country kitchen with walk-in pantry, separate dining area, and a recently added large family room with gas-log fireplace-perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from the large screened-in back porch, with wooded privacy on both sides. The property also offers a large garden space, small outbuilding, circle driveway, and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the mountain lifestyle. Additional features include walk-in closets and separate living space in the basement, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Come enjoy mountain living, lake days, quiet mornings, and plenty of room to make memories! A peaceful mountain retreat with plenty of charm, privacy, and room to make memories!
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$329,900
2601 Old Highway 5 S, Ellijay, GA 30540
3beds
1,502sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1 Acres Lot
$315,000 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large garden spaceSmall outbuildingSeparate dining areaWalk-in closetsLarge screened-in back porchCircle driveway
- 43 days
- 731
- 56
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lamar Long 7706554196,
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10854002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Laundry
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Other
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath Finished,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,502
- Total interior livable area: 1,502 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,502
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 3069 016B
- Special conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage,Country/Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,800
- Annual tax amount: $123
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$315,000
$299,000 - $331,000
$2,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,900+10%$220/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $299,900$200/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Price change | $299,900-14.3%$200/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $349,900-6.7%$233/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+212.5%$250/sqft |
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| 12/8/2017 | Sold | $120,000+35.6%$80/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #271108 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2015 | Sold | $88,500+50%$59/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #248472 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2010 | Sold | $59,000$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123 +71% | $55,920 +15% |
| 2024 | $72 -2.7% | $48,616 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $74 -13.7% | $47,416 +15.7% |
| 2022 | $86 +0.2% | $40,976 +32.2% |
| 2021 | $86 -0.1% | $30,996 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $86 -23.4% | $27,012 |
| 2019 | $112 -0.8% | $27,012 |
| 2018 | $113 +24.1% | $27,012 +118.3% |
| 2017 | $91 -61.9% | $12,376 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $239 +7.6% | $11,056 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $222 -10.6% | $10,064 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $248 +3.8% | $9,324 +3.8% |
| 2013 | $239 | $8,980 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30540
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mountain View
- Middle: Clear Creek
- High: Gilmer
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




