Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,578 sqft

578 Garrett Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.02 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$240/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This private estate on over 5 acres features a custom built cabin, a guest cabin, large workshop & more. If you are looking for a gorgeous setting & privacy, this is it. Just driving up the driveway feels like you’re in a park, with the cabin's gardens, porch that wraps around 3 sides, new metal roof, extended porches, an oversized carport w/ stone features, & walking trails. Inside is an open living area w/ a vaulted ceiling, tall masonry fireplace, Windsor windows, kitchen w/ bar & log features,...This private estate on over 5 acres features a custom built cabin, a guest cabin, large workshop & more. If you are looking for a gorgeous setting & privacy, this is it. Just driving up the driveway feels like you’re in a park, with the cabin's gardens, porch that wraps around 3 sides, new metal roof, extended porches, an oversized carport w/ stone features, & walking trails. Inside is an open living area w/ a vaulted ceiling, tall masonry fireplace, Windsor windows, kitchen w/ bar & log features, 2 bedrooms, a loft library/office, wood beam ceilings, large bathrooms with custom vanities, tile shower, double vanity, walk in closet, and more. The basement is unfinished but has a bathroom and is ready for an additional bedroom and game/family room. This cabin is very well maintained, whole house generator, 3 septic systems, fiber internet, new hvac, and seasonal mountain view. This property is 4 miles from Springer Mountain and located in between Ellijay and Blue Ridge
  • Listed by: Kara Conrey • RE/MAX Town And Country
Listing closed: 08/23/2022 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7076197
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$572,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Ellijay, GA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Town And Country, Kara Conrey

Sold By Mountain Place Realty, LLC., Rhonda Thomashaight

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Property Information for 578 Garrett Branch Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $696 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Complex: none
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage, Country
  • Exterior: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 5.02 AC / 218,671 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Take Highway 52 east to a left onto Big Creek Road (turn at the Dollar General). Take Big Creek for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Garrett Branch Rd. Make sure you turn right onto this road and make sure you don't turn on Garrett Branch Circle. Stay right at first fork. Continue to house on the right. Red gate in place.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Coordinates: -84.293832, 34.672883
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 3150C 002
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 2
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 6 JIM/JP JONES PB 14-287
  • Tax Lot: 2
School Information
  • Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
  • High School: Gilmer
  • High School District: Gilmer County
  • Middle School: Clear Creek
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes

Agent

Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Pantry
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Other
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 4
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Living Room, Loft
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Entrance
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Security Features: Security Gate
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop

Property

Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Workshop, Generator
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Proposed Financing: Cash, VA Loan, FHA
  • Plat Book: 14
  • Plat Page: 287
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 2
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2578.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 122
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Rental

Rent Information
  • Terms: Other
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 578 Garrett Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496918536

$619,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496918536

$619,000

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

Public Records for 578 Garrett Branch Road

Taxable Value

Land

$29,240

Additions

$189,932
Total$219,172

Tax Record

2025

$1,362 ($113 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

1,685 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,613 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

72 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

848 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

218,671 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2006

Year Renovated

2008

Zoning

R1

County

GILMER

APN

3150C 002

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 578 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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This home: 578 Garrett Branch Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
$619,000
3
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218,671
$165,900
2
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156,380
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1,232
272,685
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