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.
Active
$679,000
843 Fern Valley Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
3beds
3,211sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1990
19.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 16 days |
- 4,012 |
- 308 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 10:12am
Listed by:
Emily Reece 706-889-5290,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 428986
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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: $227,070
- Annual tax amount: $1,711
- 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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000-1.6%$211/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Listing removed | $690,000$215/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $690,000-1.4%$215/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $700,000+22.8%$218/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Sold | $570,000-0.9%$178/sqft |
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| 11/12/2022 | Pending sale | $575,000$179/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $575,000-0.9%$179/sqft |
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| 8/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $580,000+43.2%$181/sqft |
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| 4/28/2021 | Listing removed | $405,000$126/sqft |
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| 3/19/2021 | Pending sale | $405,000$126/sqft |
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| 3/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $405,000$126/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Pending sale | $405,000$126/sqft |
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| 1/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $405,000+42.2%$126/sqft |
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| 9/1/2019 | Listing removed | $284,900$89/sqft |
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| 2/19/2019 | Price change | $284,9000%$89/sqft |
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| 1/2/2019 | Price change | $285,000-1.4%$89/sqft |
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| 12/26/2018 | Price change | $289,000-8.2%$90/sqft |
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| 11/13/2018 | Price change | $314,9000%$98/sqft |
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| 10/8/2018 | Price change | $315,000-1.1%$98/sqft |
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| 10/6/2018 | Price change | $318,500-0.4%$99/sqft |
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| 5/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $319,900$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,711 | $90,828 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,527/mo
Principal & interest
$3312
Property taxes
$215
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Clear Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-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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