Wow, check out the price on this RIVERFRONT townhome! Fantastic Location! 2 minutes from town, all paved roads and easy access to Hwy 515. This riverfront home fronts the rushing rapids of the Cartecay River. Featuring 2 large bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Open concept with gas log fireplace, wall of windows, wood floors on main, sliding doors opening to deck overlooking the river. Kitchen includes breakfast bar, all appliances (except refrigerator). Upper level has 2BR, laundry area, new carpet and doors opening to sundeck off bedroom. 2 levels of decks, plus skylights to bring in abundance of natural light. 1309 of finished square footage. Flood insurance included in HOA fee of $550 per quarter. .. Hurry, this is a great investment!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy West• REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Bought with Doug Morgan• REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Bought with Doug Morgan• REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source:NEGBOR #281814
Redfin Estimate
$245,425
$90K since sold in May 2021$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($327K) of 4 comparable homes.
Wow, check out the price on this RIVERFRONT townhome! Fantastic Location! 2 minutes from town, all paved roads and easy access to Hwy 515. This riverfront home fronts the rushing rapids of the Cartecay River. Featuring 2 large bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Open concept with gas log fireplace, wall of windows, wood floors on main, sliding doors opening to deck overlooking the river. Kitchen includes breakfast bar, all appliances (except refrigerator). Upper level has 2BR, laundry area, new carpet and doors opening to sundeck off bedroom. 2 levels of decks, plus skylights to bring in abundance of natural light. 1309 of finished square footage. Flood insurance included in HOA fee of $550 per quarter. .. Hurry, this is a great investment!
Public Records
Feb 21, 2003
Sold
$90,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1998
Sold
$63,600
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,642 (+0.8%)
$14,000 + $90,600
$104,600
2025
$1,629 (+9.4%)
$14,000 + $90,600
$104,600
2024
$1,489 (−3.1%)
$14,000 + $91,440
$105,440
2023
$1,537 (+6.2%)
$11,400 + $84,680
$96,080
2022
$1,447 (+37.2%)
$11,400 + $84,680
$96,080
2021
$1,054 (+17.2%)
$11,400 + $70,800
$82,200
2020
$899 (+1.8%)
$4,800 + $48,320
$53,120
2019
$883 (−5.8%)
$4,800 + $36,080
$40,880
2018
$938 (+21.4%)
$4,800 + $36,080
$40,880
2017
$773 (−8.4%)
$4,800 + $26,600
$31,400
2016
$843 (+24.7%)
$4,800 + $28,800
$33,600
2014
$676
$4,800 + $21,600
$26,400
Tax history for 653 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,642 (+0.8%)
$14,000 + $90,600
$104,600
2025
$1,629 (+9.4%)
$14,000 + $90,600
$104,600
2024
$1,489 (−3.1%)
$14,000 + $91,440
$105,440
2023
$1,537 (+6.2%)
$11,400 + $84,680
$96,080
2022
$1,447 (+37.2%)
$11,400 + $84,680
$96,080
2021
$1,054 (+17.2%)
$11,400 + $70,800
$82,200
2020
$899 (+1.8%)
$4,800 + $48,320
$53,120
2019
$883 (−5.8%)
$4,800 + $36,080
$40,880
2018
$938 (+21.4%)
$4,800 + $36,080
$40,880
2017
$773 (−8.4%)
$4,800 + $26,600
$31,400
2016
$843 (+24.7%)
$4,800 + $28,800
$33,600
2014
$676
$4,800 + $21,600
$26,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Arched
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CARTECAY TWNHMS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,311
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 706
Building Sq. Ft: 1,311
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LT C10 CARTECAY TWNHOMES
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,307
Legal Lot Number: C10
Legal Block Number: 1A
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 0.03
Zoning Code: R4
County Use Description: RES-LOT WITH IMPRV
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BERKSHIRE TWP - BIG WALNUT
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,311
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Gilmer County
APN: 2081A 010
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clear Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
7/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 21-31% 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
2% 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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East Ellijay, GA • 30540
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Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $283,000
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