River noise, constant. Low and soothing. An A-frame sits at the edge of the Ellijay River where a mountain-fed creek meets it. The lot is 2.4 acres, double, gated, and screened by trees. No road sightlines. No neighbor windows. The air smells like wet stone and pine sap. Ferns crowd the bank. Deer move through at first light. Does with twin fawns behind them. Sometimes a buck, antlers caught in the brush, stepping down to drink. The cabin is small and simple, elegant. It holds heat. Honey-toned pine runs up the walls. The fireplace is blue stone, rough-faced, heavy, and cool to the touch until it’s lit. Smoke clings to the rocks. The room carries the sweet resin smell of old wood. Ceilings rise into a vault. Clerestory windows face southwest. Afternoon light comes in hard and angled, then slides across the floor in long bands and disappears. A screened porch hangs over the river side. You sit there and hear the creek join the current. Coffee goes lukewarm. Time stretches. Out back, a fire pit sits open to the sky. Flames snap. Stars show up one by one. The river breeze pushes through and drops the temperature fast. Spring brings trout into the shallows. Summer brings bears to the edges, snuffling for grubs, working the ground, moving on. People say the Cherokee gathered here. Ceremonies by moonlight where the river meets the creek. One night here and years of stress begin to melt away. Water over stone. Wind through old elms. No notifications. Just the gate behind you, and the river in front. This land and cabin is PURE MAGIC. Don’t miss the YouTube video enter: 1062 River Bend Rd. 2nd lot is accessed through DOE Run. Agent/Owner
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$466Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Vanessa Reilly• Domo Realty
Contact: 404-974-9550
Bought with Tiffany Thompson• Willow & West, LLC
Source:FMLS #7723191
Redfin Estimate
$716,047
$54K since sold in March 2026$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 44.2% higher than the average sale price ($497K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $2,796 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1062 River Bend Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10696465
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$770,000
$466/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 1, 2026
Price Changed
$700,000
$424/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$409/sq ft
Feb 22, 2026
Coming Soon
$675,000
$409/sq ft
River noise, constant. Low and soothing. An A-frame sits at the edge of the Ellijay River where a mountain-fed creek meets it. The lot is 2.4 acres, double, gated, and screened by trees. No road sightlines. No neighbor windows. The air smells like wet stone and pine sap. Ferns crowd the bank. Deer move through at first light. Does with twin fawns behind them. Sometimes a buck, antlers caught in the brush, stepping down to drink. The cabin is small and simple, elegant. It holds heat. Honey-toned pine runs up the walls. The fireplace is blue stone, rough-faced, heavy, and cool to the touch until it's lit. Smoke clings to the rocks. The room carries the sweet resin smell of old wood. Ceilings rise into a vault. Clerestory windows face southwest. Afternoon light comes in hard and angled, then slides across the floor in long bands and disappears. A screened porch hangs over the river side. You sit there and hear the creek join the current. Coffee goes lukewarm. Time stretches. Out back, a fire pit sits open to the sky. Flames snap. Stars show up one by one. The river breeze pushes through and drops the temperature fast. Spring brings trout into the shallows. Summer brings bears to the edges, snuffling for grubs, working the ground, moving on. People say the Cherokee gathered here. Ceremonies by moonlight where the river meets the creek. One night here and years of stress begin to melt away. Water over stone. Wind through old elms. No notifications. Just the gate behind you, and the river in front. This land and cabin is PURE MAGIC. Don't miss the YouTube video enter: 1062 River Bend Rd. 2nd lot is accessed through DOE Run. 2nd lot can hear river at top of lot. Agent/Owner
FMLS #7723191
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$770,000
$466/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 1, 2026
Price Changed
$700,000
$424/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$409/sq ft
Feb 22, 2026
Coming Soon
$675,000
$409/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$350,000
$212/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1998
Sold
$33,750
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,811 (+0.3%)
$79,200 + $167,480
$246,680
2024
$3,799 (−4.0%)
$79,200 + $167,480
$246,680
2023
$3,957 (+22.6%)
$77,600 + $167,600
$245,200
2022
$3,226 (+16.1%)
$77,600 + $169,800
$247,400
2021
$2,778 (+7.6%)
$62,640 + $120,680
$183,320
2020
$2,581 (−0.4%)
$43,136 + $96,864
$140,000
2019
$2,592 (+10.6%)
$43,200 + $74,160
$117,360
2018
$2,343 (−0.4%)
$42,480 + $59,640
$102,120
2017
$2,352 (+29.7%)
$42,480 + $53,120
$95,600
2016
$1,813 (−5.1%)
$22,480 + $49,760
$72,240
2014
$1,911
$37,480 + $37,120
$74,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,651
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3093H 016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 4
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
# of Upper Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, His and Hers Closets
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Loft, Sun Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
Waterfrontage Length: 100
TaxLegalDescription: LTS 15-16 BRIAR CRK EST PB 16-8
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Shared Well
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
Middle Or Junior School: Gilmer - Other
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: 515 N to Whitepath Rd. ,. go for 0.9 mi. . Turn left onto River Bend Rd. , go for 0.5 mi. , VEER left when road forks. Cabin past gate before covered bridge on RIGHT. You can not see the cabin from the road. Through Gates down driveway.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road, State Road
Gilmer - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Near Trails/Greenway
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3093H 016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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
Ellijay, GA • 30540
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$681,000 – $824,000
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