Babbling Creek | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 20 Private Acres | Near Downtown Ellijay + Orchards | Creek, Pond, Mountain Views | 2 Fireplaces | STR, Subdivide, or Dream Home Potential Tucked away on 20 acres of R1-zoned land, this North Georgia cabin offers ultimate privacy, natural beauty, and long-term potential. Just minutes from downtown Ellijay and local apple orchards, the property features a creek, pond, open meadows, ridgeline mountain views, and extensive trails for horses, ATVs, or Gators—perfect for expansion or future subdivision. Inside, the home boasts tall wood ceilings, real hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, a wall of glass windows, and a fully updated kitchen with leathered granite countertops and newer appliances. Enjoy a wraparound deck, screened porch, and hot tub. Main-level primary suite with renovated bath & oversized screened porch; upstairs loft and second suite with cathedral ceilings; terrace level includes game room, workshop, laundry, and space for a 4th bedroom or in-law suite. Recent updates: main bath (July 2025), basement improvements (April 2025), exterior upgrades (2024–2025), and new 4-bedroom septic system. Mostly furnished & turnkey, ready for full-time living, weekend retreat, or STR. No school tax for those 65+. Nearby: apple orchards, hiking, Springer Mountain, wineries, Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain, Brasstown Bald, trout streams, tubing, kayaking, sunflower & pumpkin patches.
Pending
$679,000
843 Fern Valley Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
3beds
3,211sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Residential
Built in 1990
19.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 59 days |
- 29 |
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Listed by:
Emily Reece 706-889-5290,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 428986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Bonus Room, Great Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,211
- Total interior livable area: 3,211 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Screened, Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Storage, Garden, Private Yard, Fire Pit, Retaining Walls
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Small Lake/Pond, Pond
- Frontage type: Road,Branch,Creek,Small Lake/Pond
Lot
- Size: 19.7 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Rolling,Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3128 047
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet,Cabin,Traditional,Country,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $557,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,442
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Pending sale | $679,000$211/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #428986 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000+19.1%$211/sqft |
Source: NGBOR #428986 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2022 | Sold | $570,000+42.5%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2021 | Sold | $400,000+40.4%$125/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #8917778 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2019 | Listing removed | $284,900$89/sqft |
Source: REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay #285600 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $284,900-1.8%$89/sqft |
Source: REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay #285600 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2006 | Sold | $290,000$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,442 -2.3% | $222,804 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $2,500 +5.9% | $207,804 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,360 +13.8% | $182,004 +43.1% |
| 2021 | $2,073 +8.8% | $127,164 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $1,906 +12.6% | $118,776 +11% |
| 2019 | $1,692 -1.1% | $107,016 |
| 2018 | $1,711 +19.4% | $107,016 +17% |
| 2016 | $1,434 -2.9% | $91,488 -9.1% |
| 2015 | $1,476 -2.5% | $100,696 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $1,514 -39% | $96,896 -8.7% |
| 2013 | $2,483 | $106,180 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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- 7/10Clear Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.8 mi
- 7/10Clear Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 7/10Gilmer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.7 mi
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- Georgia
- Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- 30536
- 843 Fern Valley Rd
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