290 River Escape Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540 - Photo 1

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$893,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

Escape to Rustic Luxury on 3.74 Private Acres with Year-Round MOUNTAIN VIEW and deeded RIVER ACCESS! Located in River Escape, a small gatedcommunity ideally located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. This custom-crafted home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and refined finishes, with quality craftsmanship showcased throughout. Distinctive architectural details include rough-sawn beams, cedar shakes, Hardie board siding, live-edge accents, hickory floors, iron twig banisters, and a stunning stone fireplace. Vaulted ceiling elevates the great room, while a cascading waterfall feature creates a dramatic focal point in the stairwell. The gourmet kitchen features brick flooring, quartz and granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, top-of-the-line appliances, a breakfast nook, and a formal dining area. A cozy sunroom, perfect as a den, office, or sitting room, brings the outdoors in. The main-level owner's suite includes beautiful coffered ceiling, dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with custom tilework. The finished terrace level adds two guest bedrooms, full bath, a family room/recreation area with a wet bar, and there is an unfinished space ideal for storage or a future fourth bedroom or bunk room. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a screened-in porch featuring a stone fireplace, a terrace-level deck, and a firepit area. Additional highlights include an oversized 2-car garage, ample parking, and a whole-house generator. Homes in River Escapeenjoy a common area along the banks of the Ellijay River. HOA fee is $750 per year. This home has never been a rental; however, short-term rentals are allowed.(Adjacent 3.66 acre lot with direct river frontage is available for additional cost.)

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 290 River Escape Dr

General

Sold For: $893,000
HOA FEE: $750
Taxes: $5,059 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
MLS ID: 10536926
Added to Site: 226 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Den, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Office, Sun Room
Interior Features: Master On Main Level, Other, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Living Room, Outside, Gas Log, Living Room, Outside
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Lower: 2
Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms-Dn1: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Room, Pantry
Laundry: Other

Exterior

Exterior Features: Other

Parking

Parking Features: Garage

Location

County: Gilmer
Driving Directions: From Ellijay, take Highway 515 N approx 9.9 mi to Left on Bates Rd. Go approximately 1.7 miles to River Escape gate. Follow to property on the Right.

School Information

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

Community

Gated community: Yes
Assoc. Fees Include: Other, Private Roads

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water/Sewer: Septic Tank

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Country/Rustic, Craftsman
Construction Status: Resale
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Roof: Metal
Stories/Levels: Two
Living Area: 3,640 Sq. Ft.
Finished Total: 3,640 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,850 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 1,790 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2017

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s)
Lot Size (Acres): 3.74
Lot Size Range: 3.74
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Description: Other, Sloped

Water Features

Water Front Name: Ellijay River

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: Yes
Association Fee: $750
Tax Amount: $5,059.87
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Section: 2
Lot Number: 199
Block/Lot/Section: 2

Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Town & Country
Sold by Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l

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Schools

Schools serving 290 River Escape Dr

School District:Gilmer County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Ellijay Elementary School 32 McCutchen Street, Ellijay, GA 30540	PK-5	5.8 mi
Clear Creek Elementary School, Ellijay, GA 901 Clear Creek School Road, Ellijay, GA 30536	PK-5	10.7 mi
Clear Creek Middle School 346 Clear Creek School Road, Ellijay, GA 30536	6-8	10.6 mi
Gilmer High School 408 Bobcat Trail, Ellijay, GA 30540	9-12	7.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 290 River Escape Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/31/2025

Sold

$893,000

-5.98%

MLS

6/04/2025

Listed

$949,777

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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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