What more could you ask for! Fabulous location, less than 10 minutes to town with paved access, all on one level living and CREEKFRONT! This offering is perfect for the visionary looking to make this house a HOME. Needs some updating, but seller asked it to be priced accordingly! Full time features include huge open living space, vaulted ceilings, tons of windows, lots of natural light, large master, master bath w/ double sinks, jetted tub, separate shower, walk-in closet. 2 guest rooms and shared bath, laundry, separate dining, attached garage with ground level entry, wine cellar and open kitchen with island perfect for entertaining. The loft space is a perfect for reading nook/office. 3 Car “oversized" garage with finished bonus room above.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.33 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mark Reeves• Coldwell Banker High Country
What more could you ask for! Fabulous location, less than 10 minutes to town with paved access, all on one level living and CREEKFRONT! This offering is perfect for the visionary looking to make this house a HOME. Needs some updating, but seller asked it to be priced accordingly! Full time features include huge open living space with vaulted ceilings, tons of windows allowing lots of natural light, large master, master bath with double sinks, jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. You will also find 2 guest rooms and shared bath, laundry, separate dining, attached garage with ground level entry, wine cellar, screen porch, HUGE deck, open kitchen with island perfect for entertaining. Don t forget the loft space perfect for reading nook or office. 3 Car oversized detached garage with finished bonus room could be in-law suite, game room, library or office. So many possibilities.
Public Records
Oct 30, 2013
Sold
$250,000
$86/sq ft
NEGBOR #136837
May 17, 2007
Sold
$315,000
$108/sq ft
Oct 12, 2006
Listed
$349,900
$120/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL spacious 3/2.5 home w/ unique architechtural design. This home features a 5 car garage, large back yard, formal dining, pond w/ waterfall. Private deck surrounds pool. Mst. Ste. has dbl. vainity w/ jetted tub, sep. shower & lg. walk-in closet. Absolutely immaculate inside & out!
Public Records
Mar 24, 2000
Sold
$130,500
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1997
Sold
$24,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$800 (+2.9%)
$10,000 + $224,612
$234,612
2024
$777 (+11.0%)
$10,000 + $224,612
$234,612
2023
$700 (−15.7%)
$3,600 + $223,240
$226,840
2022
$830 (−8.9%)
$3,600 + $223,240
$226,840
2021
$911 (−64.6%)
$3,600 + $182,288
$185,888
2020
$2,575 (−11.9%)
$3,600 + $143,088
$146,688
2019
$2,923 (+260.5%)
$3,324 + $117,475
$120,799
2018
$811 (+1.9%)
$3,600 + $125,468
$129,068
2017
$796 (−0.4%)
$3,600 + $97,924
$101,524
2016
$799 (−66.7%)
$6,000 + $98,372
$104,372
2014
$2,397
$6,000 + $87,560
$93,560
Tax history for 71 Blue Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$800 (+2.9%)
$10,000 + $224,612
$234,612
2024
$777 (+11.0%)
$10,000 + $224,612
$234,612
2023
$700 (−15.7%)
$3,600 + $223,240
$226,840
2022
$830 (−8.9%)
$3,600 + $223,240
$226,840
2021
$911 (−64.6%)
$3,600 + $182,288
$185,888
2020
$2,575 (−11.9%)
$3,600 + $143,088
$146,688
2019
$2,923 (+260.5%)
$3,324 + $117,475
$120,799
2018
$811 (+1.9%)
$3,600 + $125,468
$129,068
2017
$796 (−0.4%)
$3,600 + $97,924
$101,524
2016
$799 (−66.7%)
$6,000 + $98,372
$104,372
2014
$2,397
$6,000 + $87,560
$93,560
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Bonus Room, Great Room, Loft, Game Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Stone
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Deed Book: 1836
Deed Page: 456
Section: 2
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Land Lot: 30
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 1.33
Lot Size Square Feet: 57934.8
Lot Size Acres: 1.33
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot
Frontage Type: River
Waterfront Features: Stream, Creek
Water Body Name: Creek Runs Through The Back Of The Property.
Plat Page: 97
Building Information
Year Built: 2003
Building Area Total: 2922
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 3065M 018
Tax Annual Amount: 810.82
Tax Year: 2018
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Ellijay Primary/Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Gilmer
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 71 Blue Springs Road, Ellijay GA 30540
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 11
Subdivision Name: Crabapple Estates
Coordinates: -84.51670949999999,34.7085923
Directions: Take Hwy 282 approx. 3.2 miles to Old Tails Creek Road on RIGHT. Go approx. 2/10 mile to LEFT onto Leonard Evans Road. Go approx. 3/10 mi to LEFT onto Crabapple Lane. Take 1st RIGHT onto Blue Springs Trail. House is 3nd on LEFT.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,572
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3065M 018
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 36
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Conditions: Covenants/Restrictions
List Price: 299900
Search Price: 302000
Close Price: 302000
Listing Id: 8499796
Original List Price: 315000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2018-12-20
Close Date: 2019-03-22
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-02-06
Off Market Date: 2019-02-06
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Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$529,000 – $640,000
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