Be prepared to be wowed by this privately nestled Cabin resting on 5.47 gentle laying, UNRESTRICTED Acres of land! Featuring amazing RICH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, a BABBLING CREEK with plenty of acreage to BUILD MORE HOMES if you desire. This home has so much to offer including its Fully Furnished 3 BED/ 2 1/2 BATH, Office/Bedroom, Movie Room/Game Room, 2 car insulated garage, New HVAC, Generator, 2 acres fenced in, Workshop that comes fully loaded w tools, Tiled bathroom floors, Firepit area, High ceilings with wooden beams, Gas fireplace, Big glass windows with UV film, Pantry, Wrap around porch, Plenty of private backyard area and 3 Rooms on the West end of the home have their own AC system and could be rented out separately from the rest of the home if you wish! All of this while only being less than 10 miles from Downtown Ellijay. Would be a perfect vacation rental or full time residence. Zillow map is wrong. Property has own private driveway. No easement!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5.47 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Emily Reece• RE/MAX Town And Country
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7013585
Redfin Estimate
$564,037
$79K since sold in May 2022$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 26.3% higher than the average sale price ($447K) of 6 comparable homes.
Be prepared to be wowed by this privately nestled Cabin resting on 5.47 gentle laying, UNRESTRICTED Acres of land! Featuring amazing RICH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, a BABBLING CREEK with plenty of acreage to BUILD MORE HOMES if you desire. This home has so much to offer including its Fully Furnished 3 BED/ 2 1/2 BATH, Office/Bedroom, Movie Room/Game Room, 2 car insulated garage, New HVAC, Generator, 2 acres fenced in, Workshop that comes fully loaded w tools, Tiled bathroom floors, Firepit area, High ceilings with wooden beams, Gas fireplace, Big glass windows with UV film, Pantry, Wrap around porch, Plenty of private backyard area and 3 Rooms on the West end of the home have their own AC system and could be rented out separately from the rest of the home if you wish! All of this while only being less than 10 miles from Downtown Ellijay. Would be a perfect vacation rental or full time residence. Zillow map is wrong. Property has own private driveway. No easement!
GAMLS #20023412
May 3, 2022
Sold
$484,900
$219/sq ft
Apr 11, 2022
Pending
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Mar 15, 2022
Contingent
—
Mar 4, 2022
Listed
$499,900
$226/sq ft
Be prepared to be wowed by this privately nestled Cabin resting on 5.47 gentle laying, UNRESTRICTED Acres of land! Featuring amazing RICH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, a BABBLING CREEK with plenty of acreage to BUILD MORE HOMES if you desire. This home has so much to offer including its 3 BED/ 2 1/2 BATH, Office/Bedroom, Movie Room/Game Room, 2 car insulated garage, New HVAC, Generator, 2 acres fenced in, Workshop that comes fully loaded w tools, Tiled bathroom floors, Firepit area, High ceilings with wooden beams, Gas fireplace, Big glass windows with UV film, Pantry, Wrap around porch, Plenty of private backyard area and 3 Rooms on the West end of the home have their own AC system and could be rented out separately from the rest of the home if you wish! All of this while only being less than 10 miles from Downtown Ellijay. Would be a perfect vacation rental or full time residence. Zillow map is wrong. Property has own private driveway. No easement!
Public Records
Mar 1, 1996
Sold
$17,250
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$922 (+3.8%)
$37,000 + $160,352
$197,352
2024
$888 (+9.1%)
$37,000 + $160,352
$197,352
2023
$814 (+76.5%)
$30,600 + $154,824
$185,424
2022
$461 (−10.0%)
$17,160 + $154,824
$171,984
2021
$512 (−10.6%)
$22,520 + $125,264
$147,784
2020
$573 (−1.1%)
$16,680 + $91,464
$108,144
2019
$580 (−2.0%)
$16,680 + $79,500
$96,180
2018
$592 (+0.6%)
$19,240 + $78,940
$98,180
2017
$588
$19,240 + $62,572
$81,812
2016
$589 (+17.1%)
$19,000 + $64,184
$83,184
2014
$503
$16,800 + $48,476
$65,276
Tax history for 229 Rising Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$922 (+3.8%)
$37,000 + $160,352
$197,352
2024
$888 (+9.1%)
$37,000 + $160,352
$197,352
2023
$814 (+76.5%)
$30,600 + $154,824
$185,424
2022
$461 (−10.0%)
$17,160 + $154,824
$171,984
2021
$512 (−10.6%)
$22,520 + $125,264
$147,784
2020
$573 (−1.1%)
$16,680 + $91,464
$108,144
2019
$580 (−2.0%)
$16,680 + $79,500
$96,180
2018
$592 (+0.6%)
$19,240 + $78,940
$98,180
2017
$588
$19,240 + $62,572
$81,812
2016
$589 (+17.1%)
$19,000 + $64,184
$83,184
2014
$503
$16,800 + $48,476
$65,276
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.47 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,210
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3150E 003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Separate His/Hers,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Split Bedroom Plan
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Front Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
Other Equipment: Generator
Horse Amenities: Riding Trail
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
TaxLegalDescription: LT 12 TWIGGS 2
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: From CVS in Ellijay, Turn L onto Howard Simmons Rd. In 450 ft, Turn L onto Hwy 515 N. In 2.3 mi, Turn L onto First Ave. In 600 ft, Turn R onto Hwy 52 E. In 5.3 mi, Turn L onto Big Creek Rd. In 1.7 mi, Turn R onto Holt Bridge Rd. In 3.3 mi, Keep L onto Roy Rd. In 2.5 mi, Turn L onto Roy Rd. In 1.6 mi, Turn L onto East New Hope Rd. In 1.0 mi, Turn R onto Fowler Rd. In 0.3 mi, Turn R onto Rising Star Rd. In 0.2 mi, turn L. SIP. Zillow map is wrong. Property has own private driveway.
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Gilmer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3150E 003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Clear Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.8mi
7/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° expected this year, 21 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$536,000 – $649,000
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