Come home to nature in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, country cottage with two fireplaces. Situated on private and wooded 6 acres. Sit on your screened porch and enjoy the sounds of your running stream. Quiet and serene setting, this just needs your TLC to make this a truly special home. 2 acres directly next to running water, this property offers possibilities of future building, RV parking, or subdividing. Basement is stubbed and ready for you to finish. 2 outbuilding structures. You need to see this property in person to appreciate it. No HOA. Fixer upper, sold As-Is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
6.06 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Another Fine Home• HomeSmart
Bought with Robin Vekselman• HomeSmart
Source:FMLS #6925395
Redfin Estimate
$332,971
$48K since sold in February 2022$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 26.4% lower than the average sale price ($453K) of 6 comparable homes.
Come home to nature in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, country cottage with two fireplaces. Situated on private and wooded 6 acres. Sit on your screened porch and enjoy the sounds of your running stream. Quiet and serene setting, this just needs your TLC to make this a truly special home. 2 acres directly next to running water, this property offers possibilities of future building, RV parking, or subdividing. Basement is stubbed and ready for you to finish. 2 outbuilding structures. You need to see this property in person to appreciate it. No HOA, Short Term Rentals are acceptable here. Fixer upper, sold As-Is.
FMLS #6925395
Feb 22, 2022
Sold
$285,000
$132/sq ft
Feb 2, 2022
Pending
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Dec 14, 2021
Price Changed
$299,999
$139/sq ft
Dec 10, 2021
Price Changed
$299,000
$139/sq ft
Aug 3, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 2009
Sold
$80,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+0.5%)
$35,080 + $145,240
$180,320
2024
$2,773 (+72.5%)
$35,080 + $145,240
$180,320
2023
$1,608 (+8.4%)
$32,840 + $146,120
$178,960
2022
$1,483 (+8.1%)
$29,600 + $70,920
$100,520
2021
$1,373 (−1.1%)
$23,320 + $60,960
$84,280
2020
$1,388 (−2.9%)
$23,320 + $45,840
$69,160
2019
$1,429 (−2.4%)
$23,000 + $40,120
$63,120
2018
$1,465 (+20.7%)
$23,000 + $40,840
$63,840
2017
$1,213 (+3.1%)
$17,320 + $32,000
$49,320
2016
$1,177 (−8.8%)
$13,760 + $33,160
$46,920
2014
$1,290
$24,640 + $25,720
$50,360
Tax history for 494 Garrett Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+0.5%)
$35,080 + $145,240
$180,320
2024
$2,773 (+72.5%)
$35,080 + $145,240
$180,320
2023
$1,608 (+8.4%)
$32,840 + $146,120
$178,960
2022
$1,483 (+8.1%)
$29,600 + $70,920
$100,520
2021
$1,373 (−1.1%)
$23,320 + $60,960
$84,280
2020
$1,388 (−2.9%)
$23,320 + $45,840
$69,160
2019
$1,429 (−2.4%)
$23,000 + $40,120
$63,120
2018
$1,465 (+20.7%)
$23,000 + $40,840
$63,840
2017
$1,213 (+3.1%)
$17,320 + $32,000
$49,320
2016
$1,177 (−8.8%)
$13,760 + $33,160
$46,920
2014
$1,290
$24,640 + $25,720
$50,360
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.06 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,640
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3149 031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ellijay
Middle Or Junior School: Gilmer - Other
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: DO NOT USE GPS. HOME IS INCORRECT ON GOOGLE MAPS. Begin at Dollar General, 30 Big Creek Rd, Ellijay, and turn onto Big Creek Rd. Go Approx 8.3 miles down Big Creek Rd, turn left onto Garrett Branch Rd. Take the 1st left onto North Garrett Branch Rd, and go approx 1/2 a mile. Home on right.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Gilmer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3149 031
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 20, 2026
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Schools
Clear Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.3mi
7/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.9mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.4mi
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Climate risks
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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° expected this year, 23 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
$317,000 – $383,000
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