Welcome to your creek-side escape-where comfort meets the kind of natural beauty you can actually hear. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile loft sits on a full acre with rare, coveted frontage along the gorgeous (and wonderfully noisy) Kells Creek. The sound of rushing water is your constant soundtrack, and the setting feels so private and quiet you'd swear you were hours off the grid-yet downtown is just three minutes away. Inside, the home blends warm, inviting character with an easy, open flow. The main living area is bright, welcoming and cozy with a wood burning fireplace as the centerpiece. Cook, entertain, or just live your best life in a kitchen that feels both stylish and practical. A great size bedroom on each floor for space and privacy and each bathroom has a clean, updated vibe. Upstairs, the loft adds that extra bit of flexibility everyone wants. Need a creative workspace? A cozy reading den? An extra sleeping zone for guests who won't want to leave? The loft steps up, literally and figuratively. But the real magic is outside. The land invites you to wander, relax, and just breathe. Morning coffee on the front porch or family barbecques on the deck under the stars with the creek rumbling nearby. Space to garden, play, or do absolutely nothing at all. If you want a full time home that feels like a retreat but functions like a modern, in-town property or an amazing investment opportunity, this is the unicorn. Peaceful, cool, and unexpectedly close to everything-this is one of those places that just feels right.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Terrill Carlson• RE/MAX Town And Country
Bought with BLAKE WYATT• RB Realty
Source:FMLS #7681669
Redfin Estimate
$416,638
$8,362 since sold in January 2026$7,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($450K) of 5 comparable homes.
Welcome to your creek-side escape—where comfort meets the kind of natural beauty you can actually hear. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile loft sits on a full acre with rare, coveted frontage along the gorgeous (and wonderfully noisy) Kells Creek. The sound of rushing water is your constant soundtrack, and the setting feels so private and quiet you'd swear you were hours off the grid—yet downtown is just three minutes away. Inside, the home blends warm, inviting character with an easy, open flow. The main living area is bright, welcoming and cozy with a wood burning fireplace as the centerpiece. Cook, entertain, or just live your best life in a kitchen that feels both stylish and practical. A great size bedroom on each floor for space and privacy and each bathroom has a clean, updated vibe. Upstairs, the loft adds that extra bit of flexibility everyone wants. Need a creative workspace? A cozy reading den? An extra sleeping zone for guests who won't want to leave? The loft steps up, literally and figuratively. But the real magic is outside. The land invites you to wander, relax, and just breathe. Morning coffee on the front porch or family barbecques on the deck under the stars with the creek rumbling nearby. Space to garden, play, or do absolutely nothing at all. If you want a full time home that feels like a retreat but functions like a modern, in-town property or an amazing investment opportunity, this is the unicorn. Peaceful, cool, and unexpectedly close to everything—this is one of those places that just feels right.
FMLS #7681669
Jan 2, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$334/sq ft
Dec 7, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2025
Listed
$439,000
$345/sq ft
NEGBOR #245583
Nov 24, 2015
Sold
$144,000
$113/sq ft
Mar 2, 2015
Listed
$159,900
$126/sq ft
Wouldn't you to like to be wading in this exceptional creek? A very special, beautiful property with noisy creek frontage, mountain laurels, hemlocks and wild rhododendrons. The cabin features 2BR/2BA plus a loft, a wood burning fireplace, galley kitchen with lots of cabinets, sunny dining room, and open deck for grilling. Being sold completely furnished so just bring your toothbrush. Great rental potential and not in flood plain. It feels like you are a million miles from everything, yet you are only 3 miles from downtown.
NEGBOR #187696
Nov 13, 2009
Sold
$150,000
$118/sq ft
Jun 15, 2009
Listed
$175,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 2003
Sold
$137,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,693 (−0.3%)
$9,800 + $99,800
$109,600
2024
$1,698 (−3.1%)
$9,800 + $99,800
$109,600
2023
$1,753 (+11.6%)
$9,800 + $99,780
$109,580
2022
$1,571 (+11.8%)
$9,800 + $99,780
$109,580
2021
$1,404 (+13.5%)
$9,800 + $79,440
$89,240
2020
$1,237 (−4.4%)
$9,800 + $60,960
$70,760
2019
$1,294 (−1.3%)
$9,800 + $46,440
$56,240
2018
$1,310 (+23.6%)
$9,800 + $47,320
$57,120
2017
$1,060 (+3.9%)
$7,040 + $36,040
$43,080
2016
$1,020 (−13.7%)
$4,200 + $36,440
$40,640
2014
$1,182
$5,600 + $40,560
$46,160
Tax history for 659 Kells Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,693 (−0.3%)
$9,800 + $99,800
$109,600
2024
$1,698 (−3.1%)
$9,800 + $99,800
$109,600
2023
$1,753 (+11.6%)
$9,800 + $99,780
$109,580
2022
$1,571 (+11.8%)
$9,800 + $99,780
$109,580
2021
$1,404 (+13.5%)
$9,800 + $79,440
$89,240
2020
$1,237 (−4.4%)
$9,800 + $60,960
$70,760
2019
$1,294 (−1.3%)
$9,800 + $46,440
$56,240
2018
$1,310 (+23.6%)
$9,800 + $47,320
$57,120
2017
$1,060 (+3.9%)
$7,040 + $36,040
$43,080
2016
$1,020 (−13.7%)
$4,200 + $36,440
$40,640
2014
$1,182
$5,600 + $40,560
$46,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3079B 018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet
Directions: DO NOT USE GPS. From downtown Ellijay take Dalton St approx. 1/3 of a mile and take a right on Boardtown Rd. Travel approx. 2 miles to a left on Kells Ridge Dr. Just before the bridge. Travel approx 3/4 of a mile. Home on right. SIP.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,274
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3079B 018
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance 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
7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$396,000 – $480,000
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