Luxury Smart Retreat on 4.5 Private Acres | STR-Friendly | Near Carters Lake — Welcome to 819 Hap Holt Rd, a fully custom-built 2023 luxury mountain retreat offering the perfect blend of privacy, modern design, and high-income short-term rental potential. Tucked away on 4.5 private wooded acres with light covenants, no HOA, and short-term rentals allowed, this turnkey property was designed to create an unforgettable mountain experience for both owners and guests. Inside features soaring vaulted ceilings, dramatic 16-foot sliding glass doors, quartz countertops throughout, KitchenAid stainless appliances, dual fireplaces, two kitchens, luxury finishes, smart home technology, and a custom bunk room ideal for maximizing occupancy and rental income. Outdoor living feels like a private resort with two oversized covered decks, a custom Finnish sauna, hot tub, outdoor gas fireplace, propane firepit, walking trail to the lake, and peaceful wooded surroundings just minutes from Carters Lake boat ramp and Tumbling Waters Trail. Additional upgrades include 2 Gig high-speed internet, whole-home Generac generator, spray foam insulation, gated entry, EV charging station, commercial-grade water filtration system, metal roof, and transferable structural builder warranty coverage. Whether you're searching for a luxury full-time residence, exclusive mountain getaway, or elite investment property, this one-of-a-kind retreat delivers the ultimate North Georgia mountain lifestyle near Ellijay's top hiking trails, biking trails, wineries, Apple Orchards, Springer Mountain, and Amicalola Falls State Park.
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$1,125,000
819 Hap Holt Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
3beds
2,720sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 2023
4.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor gas fireplaceGated entryHot tubCustom finnish saunaMetal roofLuxury finishesKitchenaid stainless appliances
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Listed by:
Emily Reece 706-889-5290,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 430732
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Great Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,720
- Total interior livable area: 2,720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Patio, Open
- Exterior features: Storage, Private Yard, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Carters Lake Reserve
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Size: 4.5 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3022M 025
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Chalet,Cabin,Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Subdivision: Jakes Landing Overlook
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $593,020
- Annual tax amount: $3,591
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000+3990.9%$414/sqft |
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| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $27,500$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,591 +126.7% | $237,208 +139.5% |
| 2023 | $1,584 +241.1% | $99,040 +323.2% |
| 2022 | $464 -9.8% | $23,400 |
| 2021 | $515 | $23,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30540
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mountain View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.3 mi
- 7/10Clear Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 7/10Gilmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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- Georgia
- Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- 30540
- 819 Hap Holt Rd







