~Luxury log home on the Ellijay River with 2.39 acres~ Located at Goose Island Hideaway, a 230 acre gated neighborhood in Cherry Log. This 4 bedroom log home is just under 4,000 square feet and is offered fully furnished with designer furnishings and original artwork. The main level features a central great room with a lodge fireplace, an updated kitchen with a walk-in pantry, 3 dining areas including a screened porch, and a primary bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets, a claw foot tub, and a walk-in shower. Upstairs there is a small loft and 2 guest rooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The fully finished terrace level has a 4th bedroom with a bath, a bonus room that could serve as a home office/library, and a fully equipped game room with a wet bar, fireplace, and large-screen TV. Enjoy over 380 feet of river frontage by the outdoor fire pit with Adirondack seating. This property also includes a detached garage and a generator, and it has been recently painted. Short term rentals are permitted and this property would make an excellent vacation rental.
~Luxury log home on the Ellijay River with 2.39 acres including an additional vacant lot across the street~ Central location off all paved roads between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. Located at Goose Island Hideaway, a 230 acre gated neighborhood in Cherry Log. This 4 bedroom log home is just under 4,000 squarefeet and is offered fully furnished with designer furnishings and original artwork. The main level features a central great room with a lodge fireplace, an updated kitchen with a walk-in pantry, 3 dining areas including a screened porch, and a primary bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets, a clawfoot tub, and a walk-in shower. Upstairs there is a small loft and 2 guest rooms with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The fully finished terrace level has a 4th bedroom with a bath, a bonus room that could serve as a home office/library, and a fully equipped game room with a wet bar, fireplace, and large-screen TV. Enjoy over 380 feet of level river frontage by the outdoor fire pit with Adirondack seating. This property also includes a detached garage and a generator, and it has been recently painted. Short term rentals are permittedand this property would make an excellent vacation rental. Home inspection completed in March 2026 with report available upon request.
NEGBOR #214444
Sep 7, 2012
Sold
$502,300
Sep 29, 2011
Listed
$519,900
Picture perfect setting nestled on the Ellijay River. Complete privacy with 380' of river frontage! Warm and inviting, meticulously maintained, true log lodge. Soaring ceilings in the great room with a stone fireplace separating the great room and dining room. Large open kitchen with walk-in pantry. Master suite on main with his and her closets, double vanities, clawfoot tub and separate walk in shower. Second story features 2 spacious bedrooms with a jack and jill bath. Terrace level has a second living area, gas log stove, 4th bedroom, full bath with large walk-in tile shower and plenty of storage. Screened porch w/ surround sound, firepit on the river & 4 car garage (2 drive under, 2 separate) generator, round out this master piece in Goose Island Hideaway.
Public Records
Sep 30, 2003
Sold
$489,000
Public Records
Oct 9, 2002
Sold
$457,500
Public Records
Jul 1, 1996
Sold
$42,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,134 (+9.8%)
$120,000 + $277,008
$397,008
2024
$5,588 (−11.4%)
$120,000 + $277,008
$397,008
2023
$6,309 (+24.8%)
$120,000 + $240,632
$360,632
2022
$5,057 (+5.9%)
$120,000 + $274,472
$394,472
2021
$4,775 (+6.9%)
$80,000 + $207,360
$287,360
2020
$4,468 (−2.9%)
$80,000 + $160,600
$240,600
2019
$4,600 (−1.3%)
$80,000 + $123,120
$203,120
2018
$4,660 (+7.6%)
$80,000 + $123,120
$203,120
2017
$4,331 (−2.6%)
$80,000 + $96,040
$176,040
2016
$4,445 (−11.7%)
$80,000 + $97,080
$177,080
2014
$5,036
$79,200 + $117,360
$196,560
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.56 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,102
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,102
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3105E 041
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cherry Log, GA • 30522
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 266 River Rd
$1,105,876
$89K under list price of $1.20M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $495K to $1.9M.