Check out the "WOW" setting of this adorable cabin that sits directly next to cascading "East Mountaintown Creek"! Hear & see the creek as soon as you step out of the car. You will love all the decks that overlook the creek, including a terraced deck that runs along the creek bank, plus outdoor fire pit area. Main floor has 2 living areas, including a cozy den w/exposed beams & gas log FP. Sunroom off the kitchen w/great view & sounds of the creek. Full bath & laundry on main. Upper level consists of 2 bedrooms/full bath. Basement is heated & cooled w/good storage & workshop area. Most furnishings can stay (w/exception of few items). Outdoor storage shed included. Located across the road from over 19K acres of National Forest, close to Pinhoti trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy West• RE/MAX Town & Country
Bought with Aaron Stanley• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Check out the WOW setting of this adorable cabin that sits directly next to cascading East Mountaintown Creek! Hear & see the creek as soon as you step out of the car. You will love all the decks that overlook the creek, including a terraced deck that runs along the creek bank, plus outdoor fire pit area. Main floor has 2 living areas, including a cozy den w/ exposed beams & gas log FP. Sunroom off the kitchen w/ great view & sounds of the creek. Full bath & laundry on main. Upper level consists of 2 bedrooms/full bath. Basement is heated & cooled w/ good storage & workshop area. Most furnishings can stay (w/ exception of few items). Outdoor storage shed included. Located across the road from over 19K acres of National Forest, close to Pinhoti trail, great mountain biking, hiking, fishing, more! Makes for a fantastic getaway from the hustle & bustle of the city and from the hot temps of Florida.
Public Records
Mar 28, 2005
Sold
$181,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2003
Sold
$165,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 1999
Sold
$99,500
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1992
Sold
$5,000
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,912 (+0.6%)
$4,400 + $119,324
$123,724
2024
$1,900 (−3.1%)
$4,400 + $119,324
$123,724
2023
$1,961 (+10.2%)
$4,400 + $118,196
$122,596
2022
$1,780 (+3.1%)
$4,400 + $118,196
$122,596
2021
$1,726 (+8.3%)
$3,680 + $97,464
$101,144
2020
$1,594 (+6.8%)
$3,600 + $83,384
$86,984
2019
$1,492 (−2.5%)
$3,600 + $68,868
$72,468
2018
$1,531 (+22.2%)
$2,840 + $63,900
$66,740
2017
$1,253 (−3.1%)
$2,840 + $48,100
$50,940
2016
$1,293 (+17.8%)
$2,840 + $48,668
$51,508
2014
$1,098
$1,640 + $41,220
$42,860
Tax history for 3957 Zion Hl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,912 (+0.6%)
$4,400 + $119,324
$123,724
2024
$1,900 (−3.1%)
$4,400 + $119,324
$123,724
2023
$1,961 (+10.2%)
$4,400 + $118,196
$122,596
2022
$1,780 (+3.1%)
$4,400 + $118,196
$122,596
2021
$1,726 (+8.3%)
$3,680 + $97,464
$101,144
2020
$1,594 (+6.8%)
$3,600 + $83,384
$86,984
2019
$1,492 (−2.5%)
$3,600 + $68,868
$72,468
2018
$1,531 (+22.2%)
$2,840 + $63,900
$66,740
2017
$1,253 (−3.1%)
$2,840 + $48,100
$50,940
2016
$1,293 (+17.8%)
$2,840 + $48,668
$51,508
2014
$1,098
$1,640 + $41,220
$42,860
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3045 017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tours.rushphotos.net/idx/777977
Unparsed Address: 3957 Zion Hill, Ellijay GA 30540
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -84.52744109999999,34.8088245
Directions: From Downtown Ellijay, take Hwy 52 W approx. 5 mi to a RT on Gates Chapel Rd. Go 1.1 mi to a RT on Zion Hill. Follow 3.7 mi to cabin on LT (last 0.8 mi is gravel). Sign in place
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,032
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3045 017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 36
Listing Information
List Price: 249777
Search Price: 235000
Close Price: 235000
Listing Id: 8570586
Original List Price: 249777
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2019-04-22
Close Date: 2019-07-15
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-06-17
Off Market Date: 2019-06-17
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Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.2mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.1mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
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
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
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
$375,000 – $454,000
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