Step into your own storybook with this magical cabin cozied up to the musical Turniptown Creek. Located just inside the gate of Walnut Mountain & including an additional lot for added privacy, this enchanting retreat invites you to slow down & soak in the beauty of North GA. Multiple decks & porches create the perfect setting to enjoy the sights & sounds of the rushing water, surrounded by peaceful woods & fresh mountain air. Inside, the charm continues with an elevated summer camp feel, warm, inviting, & effortlessly comfortable. The great room welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, a painted brick fireplace & an open yet cozy layout. The kitchen blends style & function with updated shaker cabinetry with seeded glass accents, granite countertops, breakfast bar seating & stainless steel appliances. Just beyond, the dining room offers 2 sets of sliding doors & lots of windows to bring the outdoors in. A screened-in porch off the dining area is perfect for an afternoon nap to the sound of the creek, while an open deck on the opposite side offers even more space to relax & entertain. The main level features two charming bedrooms & a beautifully updated bath with step-in tiled shower. Upstairs, a whimsical third bedroom with sloped ceilings & shutter-style window details creates a cozy hideaway, complete with its own ensuite bath. The terrace level is designed for fun & flexibility, perfect for guests or younger visitors with bunk beds, foosball, air hockey & a convenient shower & vanity. Step outside to yet another deck where the creek becomes your backdrop, ideal for unwinding in the hot tub or lounging under the trees as the water flows by. If you feel the need to explore, Walnut Mountain offers amenities including a pool, tennis courts & hiking trails, all just a short drive to Ellijay's apple orchards, wineries & endless outdoor adventures. Whether you're searching for a personal mountain escape or a memorable place to share with others, this one is pure magic!
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$399,900
53 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA 30536
3beds
1,541sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1972
1.14 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$188/mo HOA
What's special
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Cat Benitez 706-889-4784,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 430426
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Great Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sheetrock, Wood, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,541
- Total interior livable area: 1,541 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened, Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Open, Wrap Around
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Year Round, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Creek Access
- Body of water: Turniptown Creek,Na
- Frontage type: Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.14 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Bottom Land
Details
- Parcel number: 3095A 002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s), Gated, Pool, Lake Access, Clubhouse
- Subdivision: Walnut Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,253 annually
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,000
- Annual tax amount: $372
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+98.9%$260/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #430426 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2018 | Sold | $201,100$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $372 -3.1% | $24,000 |
| 2023 | $384 -15.2% | $24,000 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $452 +33.6% | $22,800 +48.1% |
| 2021 | $339 | $15,400 |
| 2020 | $339 -2.9% | $15,400 |
| 2019 | $349 -1.3% | $15,400 |
| 2018 | $353 | $15,400 |
| 2017 | $353 -6.8% | $15,400 |
| 2016 | $379 -2% | $15,400 |
| 2015 | $387 +1.8% | $15,400 |
| 2014 | $380 -3.8% | $15,400 |
| 2013 | $395 | $15,400 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30536
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Clear Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.3 mi
- 7/10Clear Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.2 mi
- 7/10Gilmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
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- Georgia
- Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- 30536
- 53 Laurel Ridge Dr




