Enjoy coffee, dinner or drinks on your covered screen porch as you take in the Long Range Mountain views. Deer and other wildlife will greet you from time to time as you sit and enjoy the serenity from this 3 story mountain cottage. The outside has 2 levels of porches for enjoying the scenery. The interior of the cottage boasts a Large open great room, eat-in kitchen counter and well appointed kitchen with new SS appliances. All bedrooms have incredible mountain views. The top level bedroom has an attached bathroom and sitting area. Terrace level with 2 additional bedrooms and a bath. Offered TURNKEY FURNISHED!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by RONALD BROWN• HomeSmart
Bought with Kai Rich• Fathom Realty GA, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7009362
Redfin Estimate
$451,429
$6,429 since sold in April 2022$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($465K) of 5 comparable homes.
Enjoy Year-Round, Long-Range Mtn Views from every room of this charming, furnished, 3-level cottage in popular gated community of Walnut Mountain. Perfect weekend/vacation retreat or full-time home! Amenities include pool, tennis, clubhouse, 4 fishing lakes, hiking trails, and helipad! Furnished 4/3 home has bed and bath on each level and level front yard. Main floor with screened porch includes hdwd floors, open plan great rm/kitchen with dramatic fireplace and stone chimney reaching to cathedral ceiling. 2-Bedroom terrace level includes open porch, Master suite with walk-in closet, and laundry room. Additional room on terrace level serves as bedroom, office or 2nd family room. All baths updated with fresh paint and accessories. New flooring in Master and Upstairs suite baths. Ready to see the Splendor of Fall from your own home in the Mountains ?
NEGBOR #252819
Jun 6, 2016
Sold
$163,000
$92/sq ft
Nov 1, 2015
Listed
$174,000
$98/sq ft
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIEW!!! No matter what floor or what room you won't be able to take your eyes off this beautiful long range view. There is a master bedroom on each floor with large office on the terrace level which would make a great rec or craft room. The owner has done extensive work within the last year. New metal roof, finished basement, built 3rd masterbed room, new gutters. Walnut Mountain is a friendly gated community which offers tennis, pool, club house, lakes to fish and plenty of green space walk. Home is being sold as furnished.
Public Records
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$163,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 2015
Sold
$115,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,458 (+5.2%)
$25,600 + $133,480
$159,080
2024
$2,336 (+0.9%)
$25,600 + $133,480
$159,080
2023
$2,315 (+9.8%)
$22,000 + $128,760
$150,760
2022
$2,108 (+11.9%)
$22,000 + $122,720
$144,720
2021
$1,885 (+9.1%)
$20,000 + $99,800
$119,800
2020
$1,728 (+15.6%)
$16,000 + $78,960
$94,960
2019
$1,495 (+12.3%)
$16,000 + $62,560
$78,560
2018
$1,331 (−5.5%)
$9,000 + $49,040
$58,040
2017
$1,408 (+22.0%)
$9,000 + $48,240
$57,240
2016
$1,154 (+10.0%)
$6,902 + $39,098
$46,000
2014
$1,049
$7,800 + $33,160
$40,960
Tax history for 1228 Walnut Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,458 (+5.2%)
$25,600 + $133,480
$159,080
2024
$2,336 (+0.9%)
$25,600 + $133,480
$159,080
2023
$2,315 (+9.8%)
$22,000 + $128,760
$150,760
2022
$2,108 (+11.9%)
$22,000 + $122,720
$144,720
2021
$1,885 (+9.1%)
$20,000 + $99,800
$119,800
2020
$1,728 (+15.6%)
$16,000 + $78,960
$94,960
2019
$1,495 (+12.3%)
$16,000 + $62,560
$78,560
2018
$1,331 (−5.5%)
$9,000 + $49,040
$58,040
2017
$1,408 (+22.0%)
$9,000 + $48,240
$57,240
2016
$1,154 (+10.0%)
$6,902 + $39,098
$46,000
2014
$1,049
$7,800 + $33,160
$40,960
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,778
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3109E 055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Lower Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Great Room,Open Concept
Room Type: Great Room - 2 Story, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Cedar, Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LT L27 WALNUT MTN
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $1,347
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Security, Swim/Tennis, Trash, Water
Has Association
School Information
Elementary School: Gilmer - Other
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: Highway 5 to Highway 52 to Turniptown Rd into Walnut Mountain. Stop at Guard Gate, we are Gate 2 which is Skyview. Skyview dead ends into Walnut Ridge - we are the cottage just in front of the stop sign at Skyview and Walnut Ridge.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Gilmer
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Meeting Room, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Playground, Pool, RV/Boat Storage, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,778
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3109E 055
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Clear Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$429,000 – $520,000
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