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.
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Price cut: $50K (4/2)
$349,000
655 Riverside Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540
3beds
1,309sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1985
1,306.8 Square Feet Lot
$344,000 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Relaxing river viewsPeaceful settingRiverfront livingFully remodeledFunctional layout
- 60 days |
- 1,038 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Francis 678-464-5144,
Keller Williams Realty Partners
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10694171
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Other, Split Bedroom Plan
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane 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
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
- Body of water: Cartecay River
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 1,306.8 Square Feet
- Features: Private
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2081A 011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Country/Rustic
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cartecay Rapids Condo Association
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,539
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$344,000
$327,000 - $361,000
$1,707/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $349,000-12.5%$267/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+27.7%$305/sqft |
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| 12/9/2022 | Sold | $312,500-8.1%$239/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 11/10/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 11/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 10/26/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 10/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 10/3/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 9/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 9/19/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/14/2022 | Contingent | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/12/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$260/sqft |
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| 5/28/2022 | Price change | $339,900-9.4%$260/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Pending sale | $375,000$286/sqft |
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| 4/22/2022 | Price change | $375,000-1.1%$286/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $379,000$290/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Pending sale | $379,000$290/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,779/mo
Principal & interest
$1668
Property taxes
$111
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Clear Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-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
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- 30540
- 655 Riverside Dr







