Located in Ellijay on the Cartecay River, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers a rare opportunity for riverfront living. Enjoy direct access to the water — launch a canoe, kayak, or tube upstream and float right back to your backyard. The peaceful setting provides relaxing river views along with the tranquil sounds of the flowing water. The home has been fully remodeled and features a functional layout suitable for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near downtown Ellijay, you’ll have easy access to local shops, dining, and area amenities while still enjoying a private, scenic setting along one of North Georgia’s most sought-after rivers. Successful short term rental, no 8% county fees, all furniture stays except the white chairs.
Pending
Price cut: $50K (4/2)
$349,000
655 Riverside Dr, East Ellijay, GA 30540
3beds
1,309sqft
Est.:
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1985
1,306.8 Square Feet Lot
$278,400 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 109 days |
- 27 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Mike Francis,
Keller Williams Realty Partners 678-494-0644
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7721046
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,309
- Total interior livable area: 1,309 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,309
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, Stream or River On Lot
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306.8 Square Feet
- Features: Creek On Lot, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 2081A 011
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Country,Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: None
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cartecay Rapids Condo Association
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: East Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,539
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$278,400
$239,000 - $323,000
$1,864/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $349,000$267/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7721046 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $349,000-12.5%$267/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10694171 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+27.7%$305/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7721046 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Sold | $312,500-8.1%$239/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #314737 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10032154 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10032154 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10032154 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: United Country Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #314737 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2022 | Price change | $339,900-9.4%$260/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Pending sale | $375,000$286/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2022 | Price change | $375,000-1.1%$286/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $379,000$290/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7021338 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Pending sale | $379,000$290/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10032154 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -- | $28,080 -0.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,200 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Clear Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 7/10Clear Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 7/10Gilmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ellijay
- Middle: Clear Creek
- High: Gilmer
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- Georgia
- Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- 30540
- 655 Riverside Dr
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