217 Walnut Ridge, Ellijay, GA 30540

$580,000
3
BD
3
BA
2,831
SqFt

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Sold Price
$580,000
List Price
$575,000
Closing Date
Mar 30, 2026
MLS#
10705883
Type
Single Family Residential
City
Ellijay
County
Gilmer
Subdivision
Walnut Mountain
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,831
Year Built
2003

Property Description

LONG-RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS + 2 LOTS + MOSTLY TURNKEY! Charming 3BR / 2 1/2 BA mountain cabin on 2 lots totaling 1.29 acres in the gated Walnut Mountain community. The property includes the 0.71-acre lot with the home plus an adjacent 0.58-acre lot, offering added privacy & view protection. Enjoy year-round long-range mountain views in a peaceful wooded setting with all paved roads & a concrete driveway for easy year-round access. This mostly turnkey & furnished cabin features wood, log & stone exterior finishes, cathedral ceilings, a cozy gas log fireplace, & a spacious layout with the primary bedroom on the main level. All three bedrooms offer beautiful mountain views, allowing you to wake up to the scenery. Outdoor living is ideal with a screened-in porch, covered & open decks, & a wrap-around porch perfect for enjoying the mountain setting. The unfinished basement is already stubbed & plumbed for expansion with room for a bedroom, full bath & living area, plus a 1-car garage in the basement. Recent improvements include A/C replaced 9/2020, roof replaced 8/2022, exterior stain & trim paint with new wood pickets & wire porch railing (7/2024), & a 24kW whole-home generator installed 9/2024. Walnut Mountain offers a gated entrance, pool, tennis courts & pavilion, water service is included in the HOA dues, & residents can ride their four-wheelers throughout the community. Downtown Ellijay is just 10-15 minutes away, & residents 65+ enjoy no school tax. Convenient to apple orchards, hiking trails, Springer Mountain (Appalachian Trail), wineries, Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain, trout streams, tubing, kayaking & more. Perfect for full-time living, a mountain getaway, or a remote work retreat with high-speed internet.

Additional Information

Elementary School
Ellijay
High School
Gilmer
Interior Features
Master On Main Level
Style
Craftsman, Traditional
Parking
Garage
Basement Type
Full, Unfinished
Stories
3 or More Stories
Fees Include
Private Roads, Security, Swimming, Tennis
Tax Year
2024

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