Tucked away at the top of the mountain where country roads wind through the trees and the air feels a little cleaner and cooler, this extraordinary 6.51-acre estate offers something increasingly rare - a property with soul. Rich with history, charm, and timeless mountain character, this is the kind of place where stories are shared around the fire, generations gather for holidays, and weekends somehow turn into lifelong traditions. The estate features a beautifully aged main cabin and a separate guest cottage, offering a combined total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Every corner reflects warmth and authenticity, with inviting spaces designed for connection, comfort, and quiet retreat. Inside and out, the home embraces mountain living at its finest. Two real masonry fireplaces create unforgettable gathering spaces - including a stunning outdoor fireplace anchoring the expansive covered porch, perfect for cool evenings, morning coffee, or entertaining under the stars. The guest cottage is more than just extra space - complete with its own full second kitchen and a wonderful outdoor shower, it provides exceptional flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or private retreats with a true connection to the outdoors. Surrounded by total privacy, the property boasts an incredible 1,072 feet of U.S. Forestry Service frontage, directly bordering tens of thousands of acres of protected wilderness. With hiking trails nearby connecting to the legendary Benton MacKaye Trail, the opportunities for hiking, exploring, and reconnecting with nature are truly unmatched. The grounds are equally magical, with thoughtfully cultivated gardens delivering beauty and color throughout every season. Covered parking adds convenience, while the setting itself feels worlds away from the ordinary. This is not a cookie-cutter mountain cabin. It is distinctive, authentic, and incredibly unique in the very best way possible - a hidden mountain sanctuary built for gathering and exploring.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
6.51 acresLot Size
$364Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mark Reeves• Coldwell Banker High Country
Est. $2,163 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 772 Double Knob Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NEGBOR #430886
Jul 22, 2026
Sold
$980,000
$364/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Pending
—
May 22, 2026
Listed
$999,000
$371/sq ft
+89
Tucked away at the top of the mountain where country roads wind through the trees and the air feels a little cleaner and cooler, this extraordinary 6.51-acre estate offers something increasingly rare — a property with soul. Rich with history, charm, and timeless mountain character, this is the kind of place where stories are shared around the fire, generations gather for holidays, and weekends somehow turn into lifelong traditions. The estate features a beautifully aged main cabin and a separate guest cottage, offering a combined total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Every corner reflects warmth and authenticity, with inviting spaces designed for connection, comfort, and quiet retreat. Inside and out, the home embraces mountain living at its finest. Two real masonry fireplaces create unforgettable gathering spaces — including a stunning outdoor fireplace anchoring the expansive covered porch, perfect for cool evenings, morning coffee, or entertaining under the stars. The guest cottage is more than just extra space — complete with its own full second kitchen and a wonderful outdoor shower, it provides exceptional flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or private retreats with a true connection to the outdoors. Surrounded by total privacy, the property boasts an incredible 1,072 feet of U. S. Forestry Service frontage, directly bordering tens of thousands of acres of protected wilderness. With hiking trails nearby connecting to the legendary Benton MacKaye Trail, the opportunities for hiking, exploring, and reconnecting with nature are truly unmatched. The grounds are equally magical, with thoughtfully cultivated gardens delivering beauty and color throughout every season. Covered parking adds convenience, while the setting itself feels worlds away from the ordinary. This is not a cookie-cutter mountain cabin. It is distinctive, authentic, and incredibly unique in the very best way possible — a hidden mountain sanctuary built for gathering and exploring.
GAMLS #10770147
Jul 22, 2026
Sold
$980,000
$364/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Pending
—
May 22, 2026
Listed
$999,000
$371/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 2004
Sold
$329,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 2001
Sold
$340,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 1999
Sold
$71,625
$27/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1993
Sold
$22,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,874 (−4.4%)
$60,880 + $228,640
$289,520
2024
$1,959 (+12.8%)
$60,880 + $228,640
$289,520
2023
$1,736 (+53.3%)
$52,080 + $247,960
$300,040
2022
$1,133 (−33.2%)
$52,080 + $243,160
$295,240
2021
$1,695 (+1.5%)
$48,080 + $197,000
$245,080
2020
$1,669 (+37.7%)
$55,920 + $142,160
$198,080
2019
$1,212 (−1.0%)
$55,920 + $137,560
$193,480
2018
$1,225 (−64.2%)
$51,880 + $137,560
$189,440
2017
$3,419 (−3.0%)
$30,000 + $108,960
$138,960
2016
$3,523 (+17.6%)
$30,000 + $110,360
$140,360
2014
$2,996
$25,000 + $91,960
$116,960
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.58 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilmer County
APN
3090B 003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Total: 0
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: Carport, Attached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/bf0f2d2f-9887-412d-9b4d-936df05a82cd/?utm_source=captureapp
Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Propane
Location
Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0
HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Clear Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 772 Double Knob Road, Ellijay GA 30540
City: Ellijay
County Or Parish: Gilmer
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: Double Knob
Coordinates: -84.441882,34.811769
Directions: From the Chevy dealership in Blue Ridge, take 515 south for 4.2 miles, then turn Right onto Lucius Rd. Go to the end. Take a left on Boardtown Rd. Go 3.2 miles to a Right on Big Ben Rd. (Double Knob Mtn) - From Ellijay: take 52 W from the square to a Right on Boardtown, 6.8 miles to a Left on Big Ben). Go 1.2 miles and go over the hump passing Gobbler Knob, which veers to the Left. Go another .8 miles to Left Highland Dr. Go .3 miles to a sharp Left onto Double Knob Rd. Go .3 miles to the top and bear Left to the cabin on the Right. See the sign!
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3090B 003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 94
Listing Information
Attribution Contact Phone: 7066327311
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
List Price: 999000
Search Price: 980000
Close Price: 980000
Listing Id: 10770147
Original List Price: 999000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2026-05-22
Close Date: 2026-07-22
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-22
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-06-01
Off Market Date: 2026-06-01
Around this home
Schools
Ellijay Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.3mi
5/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.7mi
8/10
Gilmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 100° expected this year, 13 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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$906,000 – $1.10M
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