Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,158 sqft
494 Garrett Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.06 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$132/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come home to nature in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, country cottage with two fireplaces. Situated on private and wooded 6 acres. Sit on your screened porch and enjoy the sounds of your running stream. Quiet and serene setting, this just needs your TLC to make this a truly special home. 2 acres directly next to running water, this property offers possibilities of future building, RV parking, or subdividing. Basement is stubbed and ready for you to finish. 2 outbuilding structures. You need to see this...Come home to nature in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, country cottage with two fireplaces. Situated on private and wooded 6 acres. Sit on your screened porch and enjoy the sounds of your running stream. Quiet and serene setting, this just needs your TLC to make this a truly special home. 2 acres directly next to running water, this property offers possibilities of future building, RV parking, or subdividing. Basement is stubbed and ready for you to finish. 2 outbuilding structures. You need to see this property in person to appreciate it. No HOA. Fixer upper, sold As-Is.
  • Listed by: The Vekselman Group • PalmerHouse Properties
Listing closed: 02/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6925395

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$290,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Ellijay, GA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Sold 03/16/26

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,236
Square Feet
55.88
Acres
a front view of house with yard outdoor seating and covered with trees
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a house with a yard
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a view of a house with a chairs and a deck
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$285,000 | 681 Mango Lane, Ellijay, GA 30540
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$290,000 | 352 Hancock Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540
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Location

Listing Courtesy of PalmerHouse Properties, The Vekselman Group

Sold By PalmerHouse Properties, Robin Vekselman

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Property Information for 494 Garrett Branch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,388 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Complex: None
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Country, Rustic
  • Exterior: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard, Rear Stairs, Storage
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking, Storage
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 6.06 AC / 263,973 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: DO NOT USE GPS. HOME IS INCORRECT ON GOOGLE MAPS. Begin at Dollar General, 30 Big Creek Rd, Ellijay, and turn onto Big Creek Rd. Go Approx 8.3 miles down Big Creek Rd, turn left onto Garrett Branch Rd. Take the 1st left onto North Garrett Branch Rd, and go approx 1/2 a mile. Home on right.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Rural
  • Coordinates: -84.282221, 34.684912
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 3149 031
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Ellijay
  • High School: Gilmer
  • Middle School: Gilmer - Other
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 0
  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Boat Door, Daylight, Driveway Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Other
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: None
  • Diningroom Features: Great Room, Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, View to Family Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 2nd
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1433.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 2158.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 87
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Creek On Lot, Private, Spring On Lot, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Owner
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 494 Garrett Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485050113

$285,000
Feb 22, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485050114

$285,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485050113

$285,000
02/22/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485050114

$285,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 494 Garrett Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$35,080Additions$145,240Total$180,320
Tax Record2025$2,786 ($232 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,335 SqFtStories1Lot Size263,974 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated2000ZoningR1CountyGILMERAPN3149 031

Schools near 494 Garrett Branch Road

This home is within Gilmer County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ellijay Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Clear Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gilmer Middle School
Public5 to 6

Clear Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 494 Garrett Branch Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
$285,000
3
2,158
263,973
$60,000
668,646
2
2
2,204
30,056
3,648
771,448
$73,000
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1
512
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$73,000
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