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Property Description
Welcome to your ultimate retreat! Perched above the rushing Coosawattee river rapids, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of tranquil mountain living and resort-style amenities. Just a quick walk to the river park and picnic areas, you can enjoy endless outdoor adventures. The property boasts an open rental policy, making it an ideal full-time residence or a savvy investment opportunity. Enjoy a wealth of community perks including river parks and fishing ponds, multiple swimming pools and a fitness center, tennis courts, mini golf, and playgrounds as well as a convenient dog park.The home itself features extensive upgrades throughout, including a newly stained exterior, a new screened master porch, new LVT flooring, new countertops, and unique wooden accent walls for that perfect cabin feel. The deck system has been structurally reinforced for a hot tub, complete with new stairs, landings, and railings. A new storage shed and driveway complete this turn-key package. Ask your agent for the full, detailed list of improvements-this home will not disappoint!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 480 Palmetto Dr
General
- Price: $524,900
- HOA FEE: $1,063
- Taxes: $3,022 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GAMLS_Atlanta
- MLS ID: 10603167
- Updated: 12/15/2025
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Family Room, Game Room, Great Room, Loft
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Up1: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 1
- Bedrooms-Dn1: 1
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Solid-Surface Counters
- Laundry: In Hall
Additional Information
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street
Location
- County: Gilmer
- Driving Directions: From Dairy Queen in Ellijay, take South Main Street/Old Hwy 5 for approximately 0.9 miles to a R on Legion Rd. Go 1.3 miles to the gate. Continue thru gate approx. 3 miles to a R on Palmetto to property on R. Circular drive and sign in place.
School Information
- Elementary School: Ellijay Primary/Elementary
- Middle School: Clear Creek
- High School: Gilmer
Community
- Gated community: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Private Roads
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Country/Rustic
- Construction Status: Resale
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished Bath, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: Three Or More
- Living Area: 2,656 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 2,656 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,648 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,008 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2004
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Lot Size Range: .52
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Description: City Lot, Sloped
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $1,063
- Tax Amount: $3,022.02
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Covenants/Restrictions
- Section: 2
- Lot Number: 140
- Block/Lot/Section: 2
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker High Country
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Schools
Schools serving 480 Palmetto Dr
School District:Gilmer County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View Elementary School, Ellijay, GA 350 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540 | PK-5 | 2.7 mi |
Clear Creek Middle School 346 Clear Creek School Road, Ellijay, GA 30536 | 6-8 | 5.8 mi |
Gilmer High School 408 Bobcat Trail, Ellijay, GA 30540 | 9-12 | 2.6 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 480 Palmetto Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/25/2025
Price Reduced
$524,900
-4.55%
MLS
9/12/2025
Listed
$549,900
19.54%
MLS
11/27/2023
Sold
$460,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 480 Palmetto Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,077
6%
$198,584
9%
2023
$2,911
5%
$181,984
15%
2022
$2,776
12%
$157,744
27%
2021
$2,469
—
$124,424
18%
2021
$2,469
7%
$105,012
—
2020
$2,310
-3%
$104,772
4%
2019
$2,373
3%
$100,452
17%
2018
$2,304
9%
$86,140
-1%
2017
$2,119
—
$87,068
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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480 Palmetto Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540 (MLS# 10603167) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 480 Palmetto Drive is currently listed for $524,900 and was received on September 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 480 Palmetto Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ellijay? You can browse all Ellijay real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

