217 Walnut Ridge, Ellijay, GA 30540

$580,000
3
BD
3
BA
2,831
SqFt

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Sold Price
$580,000
List Price
$575,000
Closing Date
Mar 31, 2026
MLS#
7731245
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Footage
2,831
Lot Size
1.29
Subdivision
Walnut Mountain
Basement
Yes
Basement Description
Full, Unfinished

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.

Additional Information

Style
Cabin, Craftsman, Traditional
Stories
Three Or More
Construction
Cedar, Wood Siding
Year Built
2003
Neighborhood Amenities
Clubhouse, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Kitchen Features
Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Interior
High Speed Internet
Fireplaces
1
Exterior
Private Yard
Roof
Composition
Parking
Driveway, Garage
Lot Desc
Level, Sloped
Water
Private
Sewer
Septic Tank
Elementary School
Ellijay
Middle School
Gilmer - Other
High School
Gilmer
Acres
1.29
Dock
None
Hoa Fee
$3,000
Hoa Freq
Annually
Levels
Three Or More

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Town And Country. Selling Office: RE/MAX Town And Country.

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