A Rare Mountain Estate with Creek, Acreage & Endless Possibilities. Discover a truly exceptional North Georgia property where privacy, natural beauty, and opportunity come together. 440 Joe Franklin Road, offered together with the adjoining 6.2-acre parcel, creates a remarkable mountain estate that is increasingly difficult to find. Set amid mature hardwoods and peaceful mountain scenery, this unique offering provides the perfect balance of comfortable living and expansive outdoor space. In addition, the property offers convenient access to the renowned Dukes Creek area, adding to the outdoor appeal of this extraordinary location. Whether your dream is to establish a private family estate, create a recreational retreat, keep horses, cultivate gardens, or simply enjoy the privacy that additional acreage provides, this property offers the flexibility to make that vision a reality. Imagine mornings on the porch with coffee overlooking the mountains, afternoons exploring your own wooded trails, and evenings gathered under a sky filled with stars. Wildlife is abundant, the setting is peaceful, and every season brings a new display of North Georgia's natural beauty. Despite its serene setting, you're just minutes from the charming Alpine village of Helen, award-winning wineries, hiking trails, trout fishing, shopping, dining, and countless outdoor adventures. It's a rare combination of seclusion and convenience. Properties that combine a quality home, additional acreage, and such close proximity to North Georgia's most sought-after destinations seldom become available. Whether you're seeking a forever home, a family legacy property, a recreational retreat, or an investment with exceptional long-term value, this is a property that truly stands apart. An added advantage of this unique property is the opportunity to make it distinctly your own. The previous owner had begun updating and enhancing the home, providing a solid foundation for the next owner to continue the vision. Whether you choose to complete the planned improvements, customize the finishes to your personal style, or simply enjoy the home as it is, this property offers the rare chance to build equity while creating a mountain retreat that reflects your own taste and lifestyle. Opportunities to acquire a home with acreage, natural beauty, and the flexibility to add your own finishing touches are becoming increasingly rare in North Georgia. One home. Two parcels. Endless possibilities.
Active
$780,000
440 Joe Franklin Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
5beds
6,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
9.2 Acres Lot
$740,200 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wooded trailsQuality homeMature hardwoodsComfortable livingPeaceful mountain sceneryExpansive outdoor space
- 61 days
- 416
- 15
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brenda Helton 706-892-8421,
Fourth Mountain Real Estate
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10812212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
- Basement: Bath Finished,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,472
- Total interior livable area: 6,472 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,704
- Finished area below ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 9.2 Acres
- Features: Private
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 058 010A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country/Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Smith Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sautee Nacoochee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,540
- Annual tax amount: $3,418
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$740,200
$703,000 - $777,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $780,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,419 +1.4% | $166,216 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $3,372 +13.3% | $161,860 +23.4% |
| 2023 | $2,976 +9.5% | $131,216 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $2,718 +6.9% | $114,548 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $2,542 +6.5% | $94,808 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $2,386 +55.9% | $84,776 +56.4% |
| 2019 | $1,530 | $54,204 |
| 2018 | $1,530 +7.6% | $54,204 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $1,422 | $50,816 |
| 2016 | -- | $50,816 -54.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $111,380 +8% |
| 2014 | $1,103 | $103,120 -4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,450 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30571
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Yonah
- Middle: White
- High: White
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




