Stunning Mountain Cabin overlooking the rapids of the CARTECAY RIVER, being sold Turn-Key FURNISHED! You'll love the park-like setting with super easy river access for fishing, kayaking & tubing. This cabin has been a popular vacation rental featuring 3 levels of living with 3BR/3BA; KING Masters on each level. You can see & hear the river from most every room. 2 beautiful stacked stone gas log fireplaces, 2 laundrys, well appointed kitchen & finished terrace level includes a kitchenette. Magnificent outdoor living with 3 levels of porches, hot tub, outdoor fire pit area, plus a dock that sits over the river. Long list of recent improvements including NEW: exterior staining, interior paint, refinished main level floors & stairs, LED light fixtures, exterior lighting, security cameras, refrigerator, some furnishings & decor, new roof (2021) and much more! Located 15 minutes from Downtown Ellijay and in the Heart of Apple & Wine Country. Currently used as a second home and vacation rental. (Blue Sky Cabin Rentals project at a 50% occupancy, it will generate $60K per year)
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CINDY WEST• RE/MAX Town And Country
Bought with Gregory Baldwin• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #7290367
Redfin Estimate
$728,482
$97K since sold in January 2024$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 32.8% higher than the average sale price ($549K) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning Mountain Cabin overlooking the rapids of the CARTECAY RIVER, being sold Turn-Key FURNISHED! You'll love the park-like setting with super easy river access for fishing, kayaking & tubing. This cabin has been a popular vacation rental featuring 3 levels of living with 3BR/3BA; KING Masters on each level. You can see & hear the river from most every room. 2 beautiful stacked stone gas log fireplaces, 2 laundrys, well appointed kitchen & finished terrace level includes a kitchenette. Magnificent outdoor living with 3 levels of porches, hot tub, outdoor fire pit area, plus a dock that sits over the river. Long list of recent improvements including NEW: exterior staining, interior paint, refinished main level floors & stairs, LED light fixtures, exterior lighting, security cameras, refrigerator, some furnishings & decor, new roof (2021) and much more! Located 15 minutes from Downtown Ellijay and in the Heart of Apple & Wine Country. (Blue Sky Cabin Rentals project at a 50% occupancy, it will generate $60K per year)
FMLS #7290367
Jan 12, 2024
Sold
$825,000
$347/sq ft
Dec 21, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 13, 2023
Listed
$839,777
$353/sq ft
GAMLS #10214504
Jan 12, 2024
Sold
$825,000
$347/sq ft
Dec 21, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 13, 2023
Listed
$839,777
$353/sq ft
Stunning Mountain Cabin overlooking the rapids of the CARTECAY RIVER, being sold Turn-Key FURNISHED! You'll love the park-like setting with super easy river access for fishing, kayaking & tubing. This cabin has been a popular vacation rental featuring 3 levels of living with 3BR/3BA; KING Masters on each level. You can see & hear the river from most every room. 2 beautiful stacked stone gas log fireplaces, 2 laundrys, well appointed kitchen & finished terrace level includes a kitchenette. Magnificent outdoor living with 3 levels of porches, hot tub, outdoor fire pit area, plus a dock that sits over the river. Long list of recent improvements including NEW: exterior staining, interior paint, refinished main level floors & stairs, LED light fixtures, exterior lighting, security cameras, refrigerator, some furnishings & decor, new roof (2021) and much more! Located 15 minutes from Downtown Ellijay and in the Heart of Apple & Wine Country. Currently used as a second home and vacation rental. (Blue Sky Cabin Rentals project at a 50% occupancy, it will generate $60K per year)
NEGBOR #316781
Jul 19, 2022
Sold
$712,000
$299/sq ft
Jun 3, 2022
Pending
—
May 27, 2022
Listed
$689,777
$290/sq ft
GAMLS #10054049
Jul 19, 2022
Sold
$712,000
$299/sq ft
Jun 4, 2022
Pending
—
May 27, 2022
Listed
$689,777
$290/sq ft
NEGBOR #299195
Sep 29, 2020
Sold
$400,000
$168/sq ft
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$419,900
$176/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,165 (−0.6%)
$31,200 + $173,628
$204,828
2024
$3,182 (+3.4%)
$31,200 + $173,628
$204,828
2023
$3,077 (+9.2%)
$31,200 + $174,176
$205,376
2022
$2,817 (+10.8%)
$31,200 + $161,176
$192,376
2021
$2,542 (−0.3%)
$26,000 + $134,056
$160,056
2020
$2,550 (+2.4%)
$24,000 + $104,096
$128,096
2019
$2,490 (+0.5%)
$26,000 + $89,948
$115,948
2018
$2,476 (+13.3%)
$18,000 + $89,948
$107,948
2017
$2,185 (−2.8%)
$19,200 + $69,608
$88,808
2016
$2,249 (+9.7%)
$19,200 + $70,408
$89,608
2014
$2,051
$19,200 + $62,800
$82,000
Tax history for 255 Licklog Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,165 (−0.6%)
$31,200 + $173,628
$204,828
2024
$3,182 (+3.4%)
$31,200 + $173,628
$204,828
2023
$3,077 (+9.2%)
$31,200 + $174,176
$205,376
2022
$2,817 (+10.8%)
$31,200 + $161,176
$192,376
2021
$2,542 (−0.3%)
$26,000 + $134,056
$160,056
2020
$2,550 (+2.4%)
$24,000 + $104,096
$128,096
2019
$2,490 (+0.5%)
$26,000 + $89,948
$115,948
2018
$2,476 (+13.3%)
$18,000 + $89,948
$107,948
2017
$2,185 (−2.8%)
$19,200 + $69,608
$88,808
2016
$2,249 (+9.7%)
$19,200 + $70,408
$89,608
2014
$2,051
$19,200 + $62,800
$82,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,389
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3112C 005C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Other, Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Other
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Den, Great Room - 1 Story, Office, Other
Basement: Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: River Front
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 215 of the 6 District, 2 Section of Gilmer County GA and being designated as Lot 16 and an undivided 1/2 interest in Lot 11, being more particularly described on plat of survey prepared for Boyd Goode by N.B. DeLoach, GRLS 1347, dated April 19, 1974 and recorded in Plat Book 5, page 135, Gilmer County, GA records. Said plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete legal description. Together with and subject to...
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Well
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Other
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: (GPS doesn't work for this home due to bridge being out. ) From Ellijay, take Hwy 52E for 7.2 miles and turn RT on Aaron Rd at old Oakland Elementary school. Go 0.4 mi to end and turn RT on Lower Cartecay. Go 0.7 and turn right on Licklog. Go 0.1 mi to the split and stay left to continue on Licklog.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,389
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3112C 005C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Clear Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$693,000 – $838,000
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