Off Market Sep 2023 for $549K

$523,624

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,646/mo

•

1,248

sq ft

96 River Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540

About this home

Successful, vacation rental perched above a noisy stretch of the Ellijay River. This well appointed 2BR/2BA plus loft/bonus room would make a perfect money maker or escape for the family. Plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, including a screened porch, 2 open decks, hot tub and a deck at the rivers edge. Come to fish, swim, tube, kayak or warm yourself by the firepit on the river. Stainless appliances, granite countertops and laundry on the main level. Just 10 minutes to downtown Ellijay, but total privacy at the end of the road.

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

1.6 acresLot Size

$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Mark Reeves • Coldwell Banker High Country

Bought with Non Mls Salesperson • Non-Mls Company

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•Source:GAMLS #10181537

Redfin Estimate

$523,624

$26K since sold in September 2023$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($489K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$543,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,212 sq ft
465 Briar Creek Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$455,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,204 sq ft
425 River Bend Ct, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
122 River Bend Trl #72, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$665,000
D
2 beds2 baths2,478 sq ft
74 Valley Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$543,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
465 Briar Creek Dr Unit 24B, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$330,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft
804 Pocaset Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540

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Market trends in 30540, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$450K

$274 MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

0 days MoM

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160

15 MoM

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Sale history for 96 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

NEGBOR #326711

Sep 6, 2023

Sold

$549,900

$441/sq ft

Aug 5, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 13, 2023

Listed

$549,900

$441/sq ft

+65

Successful vacation rental perched above a noisy stretch of the Ellijay River. This well-appointed 2BR/2BA plus loft/bonus room would make a perfect money maker or escape for the family. Plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, including a screened porch, 2 open decks, hot tub and a deck at the rivers edge. Come to fish, swim, tube, kayak or warm yourself by the firepit on the river. Stainless appliances, granite countertops and laundry on the main level. Just 10 minutes to downtown Ellijay, but total privacy at the end of the road.

GAMLS #10181537

Sep 6, 2023

Sold

$549,900

$441/sq ft

Aug 6, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 13, 2023

Listed

$549,900

$441/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 2021

Sold

$465,000

$373/sq ft

GAMLS #8622759

Aug 22, 2019

Sold

$254,900

$204/sq ft

Jul 15, 2019

Listed

$259,900

$208/sq ft

This beautiful cabin ON the Ellijay River is ready for you to make memories. Fish from the dock; float down the river or relax on any one of the decks or porches. This 2/2 cabin is perfect for full-time living or as your weekend retreat. It has an excellent rental history, so it can be a great investment for you to share and enjoy. The 1.6 acre lot has end of road privacy. Native Americans formed the "V" shaped rock pool to corral fish...for great fishing & swimming! Grill out, enjoy the fire pit by the river; soak in the hot tub, or read a god by by the fireplace....unlimited options! This home is beautifully decorated &everything conveys to the new owner, so that you can keep it on the rental program or move in and enjoy immediately.

Public Records

Mar 27, 2003

Sold

$210,000

$168/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1996

Sold

$120,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1992

Sold

$52,403

$42/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1992

Sold

$100,400

$80/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,895

$39,600 + $147,748

$187,348

2024

$2,895 (−2.8%)

$39,600 + $147,748

$187,348

2023

$2,979 (+21.3%)

$38,800 + $148,064

$186,864

2022

$2,456 (+5.5%)

$38,800 + $147,464

$186,264

2021

$2,329 (+9.2%)

$34,800 + $104,744

$139,544

2020

$2,132 (−0.2%)

$28,800 + $88,544

$117,344

2019

$2,136 (+16.1%)

$28,800 + $68,140

$96,940

2018

$1,840 (+13.2%)

$25,000 + $55,220

$80,220

2017

$1,626 (+13.1%)

$25,000 + $41,080

$66,080

2016

$1,438 (+4.1%)

$18,720 + $38,600

$57,320

2014

$1,381

$18,720 + $35,200

$53,920

Tax history for 96 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,895

$39,600 + $147,748

$187,348

2024

$2,895 (−2.8%)

$39,600 + $147,748

$187,348

2023

$2,979 (+21.3%)

$38,800 + $148,064

$186,864

2022

$2,456 (+5.5%)

$38,800 + $147,464

$186,264

2021

$2,329 (+9.2%)

$34,800 + $104,744

$139,544

2020

$2,132 (−0.2%)

$28,800 + $88,544

$117,344

2019

$2,136 (+16.1%)

$28,800 + $68,140

$96,940

2018

$1,840 (+13.2%)

$25,000 + $55,220

$80,220

2017

$1,626 (+13.1%)

$25,000 + $41,080

$66,080

2016

$1,438 (+4.1%)

$18,720 + $38,600

$57,320

2014

$1,381

$18,720 + $35,200

$53,920

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1992

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Gilmer County

APN

3093J 053

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://evolve.com/vacation-rentals/451749

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
Living Area: 1248
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1248
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: In Hall
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Common Walls: No Common Walls

Room Information
Room Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Loft

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Roof: Metal
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Log

Pool Information
Pool Features: Pool/Spa Combo, Screen Enclosure

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Attached YN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Cabin
Deed Book: 2397
Deed Page: 410
Section: 2

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Land Lot: 268

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 1.6
Lot Size Square Feet: 69696
Lot Size Acres: 1.6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private, Sloped
Frontage Type: River
Water Body Name: Ellijay River
Plat Page: 4

Building Information
Year Built: 1992
Building Area Total: 1248
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 3093J 053
Tax Annual Amount: 2455.83
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Propane

Location

HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Mountain View
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 96 River Road, Ellijay GA 30540
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: River Bend
Coordinates: -84.43460809999999,34.7480933
Directions: From the Hardees in Ellijay, take 515 towards Blue Ridge for 5.5 miles to a L on Whitepath Rd. Follow Whitepath for 0.9 m to a L on River Ben (Large bank of mailboxes) Follow for 1.4 miles to a slight R on Cascade Point. Go 0.2 miles to a slight L on River Dr/RD. Follow to end. No sign.

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3093J 053

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 70

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Conditions: Rental
List Price: 549900
Search Price: 549900
Close Price: 549900
Listing Id: 10181537
Original List Price: 549900

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-07-15
Close Date: 2023-09-06
Listing Contract Date: 2023-07-13
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-08-05
Off Market Date: 2023-08-05

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Schools

Ellijay Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi

5/10

Clear Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi

8/10

Gilmer High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 20 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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Ellijay, GA • 30540

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$498,000 – $603,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 River Drive, Ellijay, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$468,203
281 River Bend Trail, Ellijay, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$301,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 River Drive, Ellijay, GA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$449,579
247 River Bend Trail, Ellijay, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$300,398

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 River Ranch Court, Ellijay, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$283,200
88 River Ranch Court, Ellijay, GA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$460,168

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