$465,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2025

1261 Pleasant Gap Rd Ellijay, GA 30540

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,224 Sq Ft
29.16 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Deck
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • 29.16 Acre Lot
  • Creek On Lot

About This Home

As of October 2025

Discover a rare opportunity in beautiful Ellijay. 29 private acres, usable land paired with a spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, just minutes from the heart of downtown. Tucked behind a gated driveway, this inviting residence offers 2,476 square feet of living space, original hardwood floors, on a basement, creating a warm and functional home perfect for full-time living or a private retreat. The property’s generous acreage provides endless potential, whether you envision a family compound, working farm, equestrian haven, or simply a peaceful getaway. A whole-house generator ensures peace of mind, while a scenic creek winds through the wooded portion of the land, attracting deer, turkey, and a variety of native wildlife. Also included are a metal tractor barn, two storage buildings, and space for RV parking, with ample room to expand or develop further. This is a truly unique find in North Georgia—private, versatile, and full of possibilities. Don’t miss the chance to own your own piece of Ellijay paradise. Schedule your showing today and explore all that this exceptional property has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Kearney

Porch Property Group, LLC License #392120 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Porch Property Group, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Lariscy

Keller Williams Elevate License #290057

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $740

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 29.16 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Combination Foundation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Rural Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access

Outdoor Features

  • Creek On Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 110 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3035 015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$740

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1612.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1612.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Appliances: Range Hood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Driveway Access, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Other, Pantry Walk-In, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Great Room
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept
  • Square Footage: 3224.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Private Entry, Private Yard, Rear Stairs
  • View: Rural
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Combination

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Lot Info

  • Acres: 29.1600
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Creek On Lot, Front Yard, Pasture, Private, Stream or River On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 3035 015
  • Horse Amenities: Barn
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 740.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Stream

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Kaotic Res Llc
Bought by
Bishop Sara
Seller's Agent
Tara Kearney
Porch Property Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chad Lariscy
Keller Williams Elevate
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,900
-22.49%
Views
831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.69%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$214,702
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Small Business Administration
Estimated Equity
$246,089

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
Plunkett Betty R Estate
Bought by
Plunkett George W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1996
Bought by
Plunkett George W and Plunkett Be

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
Bought by
Plunkett George W and Plunkett Be

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1993
Bought by
Plunkett George W and Plunkett Be
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $465,000 --
Limited Warranty Deed $375,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $82,500 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,000 Small Business Administration
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $465,000 +1.3% $144 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $459,000 -15.0% $142 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Price Changed $539,900 -2.7% $167 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $554,900 -5.1% $172 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $584,900 -2.5% $181 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $599,900 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $740 $204,832 $78,280 $126,552
2023 $760 $204,832 $78,280 $126,552
2022 $389 $183,032 $70,840 $112,192
2021 $506 $118,032 $31,760 $86,272
2020 $565 $111,740 $31,760 $79,980
2019 $587 $111,424 $31,760 $79,664
2018 $624 $110,648 $30,840 $79,808
2017 $616 $95,452 $30,840 $64,612
2016 $622 $96,376 $30,840 $65,536
2015 $547 $112,256 $50,440 $61,816
2014 $558 $98,340 $38,160 $60,180
2013 -- $110,980 $53,240 $57,740
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7602236

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3035-015