Last Sold Price
5 beds
525 Riverside Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540

Description

River living at its finest ! R and R in abundance at this amazing 5/3 on the Cartecay River. Level yard, 321 ft of river frontage, less than 5 min to downtown Ellijay and 15 minutes to Blue Ridge, all paved rd access, and living space on every floor are just a few of the features this home offers. Let's not discount the wrap-around decks, meticulously landscaped grounds thought out. The furnishings, and granite countertops that just are the icing on the cake. Huge level yard for the kids or entertaining....River living at its finest ! R and R in abundance at this amazing 5/3 on the Cartecay River. Level yard, 321 ft of river frontage, less than 5 min to downtown Ellijay and 15 minutes to Blue Ridge, all paved rd access, and living space on every floor are just a few of the features this home offers. Let's not discount the wrap-around decks, meticulously landscaped grounds thought out. The furnishings, and granite countertops that just are the icing on the cake. Huge level yard for the kids or entertaining. Furnished. Schedule a showing today
LISTING CLOSED: 08/27/2021 04:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mark Waddell • Harry Norman REALTORS - Blue Ridge

Property Details for 525 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
305970
Days on Market
104
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residential
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
View
Yes
Architectural Style
A-Frame, Cabin
Furnished
Furnished
Parking Spaces Total
0
View
River
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
River Front
Body of Water
Cartecay

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$575,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

[Ellijay, GA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Harry Norman REALTORS - Blue Ridge, Mark Waddell

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Building Information for 525 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,092 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,846

Property Taxes

$246

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 525 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -84.461793, 34.685836
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Gilmer
  • Directions: From Highway 515 North from Walmart Take Right on 1st avenue, Immediate left on Mulberry street follow to a left on riverside drive second home on left. lockbox is on upper deck.
  • Latitude: 34.685836
  • Longitude: -84.461793
  • State Or Province: GA
  • Parcel Number: 2081 069A
  • Zip Code: 30540
  • Topography: Wooded,Level,Sloping
  • MLS Area Major: Ar 7 Gilmer
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 2081-069A
  • Association Fee: 0
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Asphalt
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Gilmer County
  • Elementary School District: Gilmer County
  • High School District: Gilmer County
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 2
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Frontage Type: Road, River
  • Living Area: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 1973
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: River Access
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Shingle, See Remarks
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Baths Full: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
  • Baths Total: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 5.0
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Timber/Pole Frame, Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Wood Stove, Baseboard
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: None
Multi Family
Income and Expense
  • Security Features: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 525 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472014918

$560,000

+71.1% / yr

Aug 11, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1405696736

$319,777

+7.6% / yr

Oct 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1274581498

$260,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472014918

$560,000

+71.1% / yr

08/11/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1405696736

$319,777

+7.6% / yr

10/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1274581498

$260,000

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

Public Records for 525 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$44,200Additions$154,960Total$199,160
Tax Record2025$2,957 ($246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,426 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,983 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,443 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1995ZoningR1CountyGILMERAPN2081 069AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 525 Riverside Drive

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: 525 Riverside Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540
$560,000
5
87,120
$155,000
3
2.5
1,540
51,401
$452,000
5,380
$225,000
2
1,309
$452,000
Studio
5,380
$260,000
2
1,309

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