A rare mountain compound where timeless architecture meets nearly 15 acres of unspoiled North Georgia beauty, Little Bear & Big Bear offer two distinctive residences across two tracts with complete privacy, roaring Little Mountaintown Creek frontage, private walking trails, rolling meadows, and secluded hollers. Big Bear, a sprawling rustic log chalet, features five bedrooms and four baths, a soaring great room anchored by a stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, generous dining space, walls of glass, and expansive decks immersed in the landscape. The primary suite includes a large private office, while the terrace level offers a full bar, guest wings, and walk-out stone patio. Meandering steps descend through the property to the rushing creek and lush meadow below. Little Bear provides a bright, contemporary contrast with two charming bedrooms, a shared bath, and attached double carport. Sold fully furnished with select exclusions, this extraordinary retreat offers endless possibilities as a family compound, luxury STR investment, corporate retreat, private venue, or unforgettable full-time mountain estate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
14.93 acresLot Size
$423Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Logan Fitts• Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Hill Janssen Group• Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
A rare mountain compound where timeless architecture meets nearly 15 acres of unspoiled North Georgia beauty, Little Bear & Big Bear offer two distinctive residences across two tracts with complete privacy, roaring Little Mountaintown Creek frontage, private walking trails, rolling meadows, and secluded hollers. Big Bear, a sprawling rustic log chalet, features five bedrooms and four baths, a soaring great room anchored by a stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, generous dining space, walls of glass, and expansive decks immersed in the landscape. The primary suite includes a large private office, while the terrace level offers a full bar, guest wings, and walk-out stone patio. Meandering steps descend through the property to the rushing creek and lush meadow below. Little Bear provides a bright, contemporary contrast with two charming bedrooms, a shared bath, and attached double carport. Sold fully furnished with select exclusions, this extraordinary retreat offers endless possibilities as a family compound, luxury STR investment, corporate retreat, private venue, or unforgettable full-time mountain estate.
FMLS #7821999
Aug 14, 2026
Listed
$2,495,000
$423/sq ft
GAMLS #10826504
Aug 14, 2026
Listed
$2,495,000
$423/sq ft
+95
A rare mountain compound where timeless architecture meets nearly 15 acres of unspoiled North Georgia beauty, Little Bear & Big Bear offer two distinctive residences across two tracts with complete privacy, roaring Little Mountaintown Creek frontage, private walking trails, rolling meadows, and secluded hollers. Big Bear, a sprawling rustic log chalet, features five bedrooms and four baths, a soaring great room anchored by a stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, generous dining space, walls of glass, and expansive decks immersed in the landscape. The primary suite includes a large private office, while the terrace level offers a full bar, guest wings, and walk-out stone patio. Meandering steps descend through the property to the rushing creek and lush meadow below. Little Bear provides a bright, contemporary contrast with two charming bedrooms, a shared bath, and attached double carport. Sold fully furnished with select exclusions, this extraordinary retreat offers endless possibilities as a family compound, luxury STR investment, corporate retreat, private venue, or unforgettable full-time mountain estate.
NEGBOR #324562
Oct 20, 2023
Sold
$1,150,000
$195/sq ft
Aug 23, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2023
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$212/sq ft
Apr 28, 2023
Listed
$1,300,000
$220/sq ft
FMLS #7209564
Oct 20, 2023
Sold
$1,150,000
$195/sq ft
Sep 2, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 6, 2023
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$212/sq ft
Apr 28, 2023
Listed
$1,300,000
$220/sq ft
GAMLS #10154192
Oct 20, 2023
Sold
$1,150,000
$195/sq ft
Aug 23, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2023
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$212/sq ft
Apr 28, 2023
Listed
$1,300,000
$220/sq ft
NEGBOR #294126
Feb 10, 2020
Sold
$260,000
$44/sq ft
Dec 19, 2019
Listed
$260,000
$44/sq ft
NEGBOR #230258
Apr 22, 2014
Sold
$499,900
$85/sq ft
Jun 27, 2013
Listed
$549,900
$93/sq ft
FMLS #4103245
Apr 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2010
Listed
$625,000
$106/sq ft
NEGBOR #147609
Jan 25, 2008
Sold
$250,000
$42/sq ft
Apr 17, 2007
Listed
$255,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,574 (+0.3%)
$91,800 + $333,680
$425,480
2024
$6,552 (+424.4%)
$91,800 + $333,680
$425,480
2023
$1,249 (−10.9%)
$91,800 + $331,080
$422,880
2022
$1,403 (+34.9%)
$88,800 + $292,280
$381,080
2021
$1,040 (−10.2%)
$88,800 + $247,720
$336,520
2020
$1,158 (−4.4%)
$88,800 + $189,000
$277,800
2019
$1,211 (−0.3%)
$43,320 + $170,520
$213,840
2018
$1,215 (+0.1%)
$25,280 + $170,520
$195,800
2017
$1,213
$21,640 + $135,840
$157,480
2016
$1,213 (+4.8%)
$17,400 + $137,400
$154,800
2014
$1,157
$18,640 + $126,160
$144,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.2 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,703
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,703
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3046F 005A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ellijay, GA • 30540
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 20 Bear Trl
$2,356,390
$139K under list price of $2.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $615K to $1.8M.