$595,000
PENDING $15K PRICE DROP

279 Penland St Ellijay, GA 30540

Estimated payment $3,430/month

Total Views 8,580
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,880 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Mountain View
  • 2-Story Property
  • Barn
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

BACT ON THE MARKET, buyer changed mind. Breathtaking Mountain Views – Just One Mile from Town! Nestled on 1.57 acres, this stunning two-level home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and breathtaking mountain views. A standout feature is the oversized 4-car/RV garage and workshop, which includes a studio apartment, making it an ideal space for guests, in-laws, or rental income. The main level welcomes you with an open-concept design with abundant natural light. The beautifully renovated kitchen boasts ample counter space, extensive cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a charming bay window over the sink for your herb garden. The adjoining great room, centered around a striking stone fireplace, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that can be enjoyed from the kitchen and dining area. Glass double doors lead to a wraparound porch, where you can take in the breathtaking panoramic views. This level also features three bedrooms, including a spacious en-suite with a double vanity. On the lower level, you'll find additional living space with a second stone fireplace, a private master en-suite, a covered patio, a laundry room, and a kitchenette, offering endless possibilities for multi-generational living or rental potential.Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a back covered porch featuring a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cool evenings. A dedicated fire pit area overlooks the scenic landscape, creating an ideal space for entertaining or unwinding in nature.Whether you're searching for a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment property, this rare mountain escape is just minutes from town yet offers a peaceful and private haven. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours—schedule a showing today!

Listing Agent

Gail Taylor Colvin

First Suburban Realty Inc. License #280019 Listed on: 02/03/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Julia Anne Lower

First Suburban Realty Inc. License #420991

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,277

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 1.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 94x346x197x431
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Cleared Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Country Style Home
  • Combination Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Metal Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,880 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Clear Creek - Gilmer Elementary School
  • Gilmer High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3065 080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,277

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Pending
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Country, Ranch, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Stone
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Basement: Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Other, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Dining Room Features: Great Room
  • Square Footage: 2880.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Wood Frames

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Log, Metal Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Combination

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Lower Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Schools

  • Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
  • Middle School: Gilmer - Other
  • High School: Gilmer

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5700
  • Land/Lot: 26/27
  • Section G M D: 2
  • Deed Book: 2542
  • Deed Page: 218
  • Plat Book: 43
  • Plat Page: 1
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard
  • Lot Dimensions: 94x346x197x431
  • Parcel Number: 3065 080
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3277.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3065-080
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Clear Creek - Gilmer
  • High School: Gilmer
  • Middle School: Gilmer - Other

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,277 $211,500 $14,000 $197,500
2023 $3,296 $206,060 $8,560 $197,500
2022 $2,991 $169,980 $7,840 $162,140
2021 $2,662 $134,140 $6,320 $127,820
2018 $1,704 $74,280 $5,360 $68,920
2017 $1,128 $45,840 $5,360 $40,480
2016 $377 $48,480 $5,360 $43,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $595,000 -2.4% $207 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $609,900 +16.2% $212 / Sq Ft
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Off Market $525,000 -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $182 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $549,900 +44.7% $191 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $380,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2020 09/04/20 For Sale $380,000 +113.5% $132 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Sold $178,000 -5.1% $62 / Sq Ft
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $187,500 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $342,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7518669

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3065-080