This private estate on over 5 acres features a custom built cabin, a guest cabin, large workshop & more. If you are looking for a gorgeous setting & privacy, this is it. Just driving up the driveway feels like you’re in a park, with the cabin's gardens, porch that wraps around 3 sides, new metal roof, extended porches, an oversized carport w/ stone features, & walking trails. Inside is an open living area w/ a vaulted ceiling, tall masonry fireplace, Windsor windows, kitchen w/ bar & log features, 2 bedrooms, a loft library/office, wood beam ceilings, large bathrooms with custom vanities, tile shower, double vanity, walk in closet, and more. The basement is unfinished but has a bathroom and is ready for an additional bedroom and game/family room. This cabin is very well maintained, whole house generator, 3 septic systems, fiber internet, new hvac, and seasonal mountain view. This property is 4 miles from Springer Mountain and located in between Ellijay and Blue Ridge
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kara Conrey• RE/MAX Town And Country
Bought with Rhonda ThomasHaight• Mountain Place Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #7076197
Redfin Estimate
$605,245
$14K since sold in August 2022$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 30.4% higher than the average sale price ($464K) of 6 comparable homes.
This private estate on over 5 acres features a custom built cabin, a guest cabin, large workshop & more. If you are looking for a gorgeous setting & privacy, this is it. Just driving up the driveway feels like you're in a park, with the cabin's gardens, porch that wraps around 3 sides, new metal roof, extended porches, an oversized carport w/ stone features, & walking trails. Inside is an open living area w/ a vaulted ceiling, tall masonry fireplace, Windsor windows, kitchen w/ bar & log features, 2 bedrooms, a loft library/office, wood beam ceilings, large bathrooms with custom vanities, tile shower, double vanity, walk in closet, and more. The basement is unfinished but has a bathroom and is ready for an additional bedroom and game/family room. This cabin is very well maintained, whole house generator, 3 septic systems, fiber internet, new hvac, and seasonal mountain view. This property is 4 miles from Springer Mountain and located in between Ellijay and Blue Ridge.
Public Records
Jul 24, 2001
Sold
$34,000
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1994
Sold
$29,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,362 (+2.8%)
$29,240 + $189,932
$219,172
2024
$1,324 (+21.7%)
$29,240 + $189,932
$219,172
2023
$1,088 (+129.9%)
$23,800 + $188,948
$212,748
2022
$473 (−31.9%)
$18,960 + $188,948
$207,908
2021
$696 (−1.6%)
$18,960 + $142,028
$160,988
2020
$707 (−66.3%)
$16,240 + $106,224
$122,464
2019
$2,098 (+21.3%)
$15,320 + $87,164
$102,484
2018
$1,729 (+15.6%)
$14,480 + $86,496
$100,976
2017
$1,495 (+2.6%)
$10,880 + $66,980
$77,860
2016
$1,458 (−26.4%)
$11,760 + $62,788
$74,548
2014
$1,981
$15,440 + $65,200
$80,640
Tax history for 578 Garrett Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,362 (+2.8%)
$29,240 + $189,932
$219,172
2024
$1,324 (+21.7%)
$29,240 + $189,932
$219,172
2023
$1,088 (+129.9%)
$23,800 + $188,948
$212,748
2022
$473 (−31.9%)
$18,960 + $188,948
$207,908
2021
$696 (−1.6%)
$18,960 + $142,028
$160,988
2020
$707 (−66.3%)
$16,240 + $106,224
$122,464
2019
$2,098 (+21.3%)
$15,320 + $87,164
$102,484
2018
$1,729 (+15.6%)
$14,480 + $86,496
$100,976
2017
$1,495 (+2.6%)
$10,880 + $66,980
$77,860
2016
$1,458 (−26.4%)
$11,760 + $62,788
$74,548
2014
$1,981
$15,440 + $65,200
$80,640
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
252
Year built
2003
Style
Other
County
Gilmer County
APN
3150C 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Entrance
Construction Materials: Log
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Private Yard
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Other Equipment: Generator
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: LT 6 JIM/JP JONES PB 14-287
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Well
Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Workshop, Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Directions: Take Highway 52 east to a left onto Big Creek Road (turn at the Dollar General). Take Big Creek for about 10 miles. Turn right onto Garrett Branch Rd. Make sure you turn right onto this road and make sure you don't turn on Garrett Branch Circle. Stay right at first fork. Continue to house on the right. Red gate in place.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Gilmer
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 252
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3150C 002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Clear Creek Elementary School
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Clear Creek Middle School
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Gilmer High School
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Estimated sale price
$575,000 – $697,000
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