217 Walnut Ridge, Ellijay, GA 30540 - Photo 1

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$580,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
Updated 4 days ago

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Property Description

LONG-RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS + 2 LOTS + MOSTLY TURNKEY! Charming 3BR / 2 1/2 BA mountain cabin on 2 lots totaling 1.29 acres in the gated Walnut Mountain community. The property includes the 0.71-acre lot with the home plus an adjacent 0.58-acre lot, offering added privacy & view protection. Enjoy year-round long-range mountain views in a peaceful wooded setting with all paved roads & a concrete driveway for easy year-round access. This mostly turnkey & furnished cabin features wood, log & stone exterior finishes, cathedral ceilings, a cozy gas log fireplace, & a spacious layout with the primary bedroom on the main level. All three bedrooms offer beautiful mountain views, allowing you to wake up to the scenery. Outdoor living is ideal with a screened-in porch, covered & open decks, & a wrap-around porch perfect for enjoying the mountain setting. The unfinished basement is already stubbed & plumbed for expansion with room for a bedroom, full bath & living area, plus a 1-car garage in the basement. Recent improvements include A/C replaced 9/2020, roof replaced 8/2022, exterior stain & trim paint with new wood pickets & wire porch railing (7/2024), & a 24kW whole-home generator installed 9/2024. Walnut Mountain offers a gated entrance, pool, tennis courts & pavilion, water service is included in the HOA dues, & residents can ride their four-wheelers throughout the community. Downtown Ellijay is just 10-15 minutes away, & residents 65+ enjoy no school tax. Convenient to apple orchards, hiking trails, Springer Mountain (Appalachian Trail), wineries, Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain, trout streams, tubing, kayaking & more. Perfect for full-time living, a mountain getaway, or a remote work retreat with high-speed internet.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 217 Walnut Ridge

General

Sold For: $580,000
HOA FEE: $3,000
Taxes: (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 10705883
Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Great Room, Loft
Interior Features: Master On Main Level
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Bedrooms-Up1: 2
Bedrooms Main: 1

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Kitchen Island, Solid-Surface Counters
Laundry: In Mud Room

Additional Information

Shared Pool: Yes
Tennis: Yes

Parking

Parking Features: Garage

Location

County: Gilmer
Driving Directions: Property is just past 204 Rainbow Ridge Dr, Ellijay GA 30536 (use LandGlide). From Walmart in Ellijay: Turn R on Highland Pkwy, then R on Hwy 515 N. In 2.2 mi turn L on First Ave, then R on Hwy 52 E. In 5.3 mi turn L on Big Creek Rd. In 9.7 mi turn R on Rainbow Ridge. Walk past the no trespassing signs and look for the power line crossing the property with red survey tape on both sides of the road. Property is just before the mobile home.

School Information

Elementary School: Ellijay
Middle School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer

Community

Gated community: Yes
Assoc. Fees Include: Private Roads, Security, Swimming, Tennis

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Type: Central

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Septic Tank

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
Construction Status: Resale
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: Three Or More
Living Area: 2,831 Sq. Ft.
Finished Total: 2,831 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,015 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 816 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2003

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s)
Lot Size (Acres): 1.29
Lot Size Range: 1.29
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Description: Level, Sloped

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: Yes
Association Fee: $3,000
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Section: 2
Lot Number: 54
Block/Lot/Section: 2

Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Town & Country
Sold by RE/MAX Town & Country

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Schools

Schools serving 217 Walnut Ridge

School District:Gilmer County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Clear Creek Elementary School, Ellijay, GA 901 Clear Creek School Road, Ellijay, GA 30536	PK-5	6.4 mi
Clear Creek Middle School 346 Clear Creek School Road, Ellijay, GA 30536	6-8	6.2 mi
Gilmer High School 408 Bobcat Trail, Ellijay, GA 30540	9-12	4.6 mi

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Price & Sales History for 217 Walnut Ridge

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/30/2026

Sold

$580,000

0.87%

MLS

3/06/2026

Listed

$575,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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