This beautiful true log cabin sits on over 5 acres and overlooks the rushing waters of Harper's Creek. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, hardwood floors, full finished basement, metal roof, new appliances, separate hvac systems, generator, workshop, speaker system, oversized deck with hot tub, private location, an additional building on the property (with so many possibilities), walking trails, and more this home is a must see for anyone looking for a mountain getaway. Perfect getaway for fishing and hunting! Furnishings available on seperate bill of sale.
Gorgeous getaway in the setting you've been dreaming about. Sit on the deck and listen to the rushing waters of Harpers creek or cozy up inside near the fireplace. This large cabin on over 5 acres with a private waterfront setting would be perfect for a second home, vacation investment, or primary home. Pictures don't do justice to this gem! Features include true log siding, additional building on the property near the creek, over sized deck with hot tub, beautiful living room with wood beams and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, loft room, full finished basement, generator, well maintained and upgraded home, and so much more. Some furnishings available on a separate bill of sale.
NEGBOR #241397
May 8, 2015
Sold
$385,000
$117/sq ft
Aug 15, 2014
Listed
$389,900
$119/sq ft
Amazing Wilderness Lodge privately situated on nearly 6 acres with 1400 ft of pristine stocked trout waters! You know you are in the mountains but you are only 20 minutes from all of the amenities you might ever want. Sprawling log home with newly refinished floors, master on main, open concept living/dining/kitchen, soaring real masonry rock fireplace, full finished terrace level with family room, bedrooms & bath. Expansive storage inside with a variety of screened porches & open decks for lounging & entertaining. Loads of gentle land at the creek, separate Club House which could easily be a private guest cottage! The area is surrounded by USFS & is a gateway to miles of hiking & biking. This is where family memories are made & cherished for a lifetime!
NEGBOR #208497
Jun 17, 2011
Sold
$315,000
$96/sq ft
Mar 2, 2011
Listed
$349,900
$107/sq ft
NEGBOR #128327
Jul 19, 2006
Sold
$403,083
$123/sq ft
Jun 3, 2006
Listed
$429,000
$131/sq ft
NEGBOR #108322
Oct 14, 2005
Sold
$382,500
$117/sq ft
Mar 7, 2005
Listed
$399,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1998
Sold
$45,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,277 (+0.2%)
$32,320 + $179,760
$212,080
2024
$3,270 (−3.1%)
$32,320 + $179,760
$212,080
2023
$3,376 (+7.8%)
$32,320 + $178,732
$211,052
2022
$3,132 (+6.4%)
$32,320 + $178,732
$211,052
2021
$2,944 (+1.4%)
$26,960 + $151,012
$177,972
2020
$2,904 (−2.9%)
$26,280 + $122,052
$148,332
2019
$2,990 (−1.3%)
$26,280 + $105,744
$132,024
2018
$3,029 (+5.4%)
$26,280 + $105,744
$132,024
2017
$2,874 (+10.6%)
$25,280 + $91,552
$116,832
2016
$2,599 (−13.5%)
$21,280 + $82,276
$103,556
2014
$3,005
$34,920 + $82,384
$117,304
Tax history for 691 Walker Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,277 (+0.2%)
$32,320 + $179,760
$212,080
2024
$3,270 (−3.1%)
$32,320 + $179,760
$212,080
2023
$3,376 (+7.8%)
$32,320 + $178,732
$211,052
2022
$3,132 (+6.4%)
$32,320 + $178,732
$211,052
2021
$2,944 (+1.4%)
$26,960 + $151,012
$177,972
2020
$2,904 (−2.9%)
$26,280 + $122,052
$148,332
2019
$2,990 (−1.3%)
$26,280 + $105,744
$132,024
2018
$3,029 (+5.4%)
$26,280 + $105,744
$132,024
2017
$2,874 (+10.6%)
$25,280 + $91,552
$116,832
2016
$2,599 (−13.5%)
$21,280 + $82,276
$103,556
2014
$3,005
$34,920 + $82,384
$117,304
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.82 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
3,280
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3046 044C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Qe4FDC5Ynvy
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
Unparsed Address: 691 Walker Ridge, Ellijay GA 30540
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: Walker Ridge
Coordinates: -84.53145470000001,34.7911974
Directions: From downtown Ellijay take Highway 52 west. Turn right onto Gates Chapel Road. Take a right onto Zion Hill. At the point where Zion Hill turns to gravel turn left just beforehand onto Walker Ridge. Stay to the left. A driveway which look like a road will b
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3046 044C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 33
Listing Information
List Price: 489000
Search Price: 465000
Close Price: 465000
Listing Id: 8516272
Original List Price: 525000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2019-01-28
Close Date: 2019-09-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-08-12
Off Market Date: 2019-08-12
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Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% 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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Historical weather
Ellijay, GA • 30540
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$804,000 – $974,000
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