3 beds2,408 sqft$208/sqft
61 Wilderness Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
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Description

If privacy, potential, and the freedom to create your own retreat are what you're looking for, this 15.3-acre property on the edge of the Cohutta Wilderness is a rare opportunity! Tucked away in a beautiful, private setting, this “ugly duckling” is ready to be transformed into a beautiful swan with a little imagination and vision. The property features a workshop, an additional dwelling waiting to be revitalized, and a covered equipment shed offering convenient protection for outdoor gear, tools,...If privacy, potential, and the freedom to create your own retreat are what you're looking for, this 15.3-acre property on the edge of the Cohutta Wilderness is a rare opportunity! Tucked away in a beautiful, private setting, this “ugly duckling” is ready to be transformed into a beautiful swan with a little imagination and vision. The property features a workshop, an additional dwelling waiting to be revitalized, and a covered equipment shed offering convenient protection for outdoor gear, tools, and recreational equipment. With abundant acreage, plenty of privacy, and incredible potential, this property offers the perfect canvas for a mountain getaway, homestead, or private retreat. Bring your ideas, roll up your sleeves, and unlock the possibilities—the hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, and location is already here! Sold as-is
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2026 08:58 PM

  1. Listed by Frances Moore • Georgia Mountain Living Realty, LLC

Property Details for 61 Wilderness Road

Status
MLS #
435170
Days on Market
5
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residential
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
15.33 AC / 667,774 SF
View
Yes
Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Spaces Total
0
Township
Ellijay
View
Trees/Woods
Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 61 Wilderness Road

Stories1Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size15.33 AC / 667,774 SF

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$2,578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$37

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 61 Wilderness Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -84.5727258, 34.8034896
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Gilmer
  • Directions: From Ellijay Square take 52 E/Chatsworth Hwy to Gates Chapel Road (mile Marker 8). Travel to where Gates Chapel hits gravel road & turn Right. Sign on left...semi circle drive so 2nd drive is easier to drive onto property.
  • Latitude: 34.8034896
  • Longitude: -84.5727258
  • State Or Province: GA
  • Parcel Number: 3031 004
  • Zip Code: 30540
  • Topography: Level,Rolling,Conservation Program
  • MLS Area Major: Ar 7 Gilmer
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Dirt
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: 15.33
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 667774.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2408
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Frontage Type: Road
  • Living Area: 2408
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 1973
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Vinyl
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Partial, Crawl Space
  • Baths Full: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3.0
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Linoleum, Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Propane
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1.0

Public Records for 61 Wilderness Road

Taxable ValueLand$58,880Additions$89,088Total$147,968
Tax Record2025$438 ($37 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt470 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt470 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt704 SqFtStories1Lot Size667,775 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1983ZoningA1CountyGILMERAPN3031 004

Schools near 61 Wilderness Road

This home is within Gilmer County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gilmer Middle School
Public5 to 6

Clear Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gilmer High School
Public9 to 12

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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61 Wilderness Road is a single family home for sale in Ellijay, GA 30540. This property was listed for sale on August 8, 2026 by Georgia Mountain Living Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $499,900. This listing's school district is Gilmer County School District. Nearby schools include Mountain View Elementary School, Gilmer Middle School and Clear Creek Middle School. 61 Wilderness Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,408 sqft single family home built in 1973.

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