$380,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2020

279 Penland St Ellijay, GA 30540

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,880 Sq Ft
1.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$132 Per Sq Ft

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Home

As of June 2025

SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION AND LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS ONLY 1 MILE FROM TOWN!!! This beautiful home is waiting on you so pack your bags and head to the mountains!!! This property also has a studio apartment you could possibly rent or family/friends can enjoy. Main level features a Great Room w/masonry fireplace open to dining and eat in kitchen. The main level outdoor space has a wrap around deck w/covered back porch and fireplace. With 3 main level bedrooms one is a master bedroom w/en-suite bath, double vanity and shower/tub. Great room w/real stone fireplace, large bedroom w-en-suite bath and a huge fire pit area outside you will enjoy. Beautiful mature landscape, renovated kitchen w/eat-in bar, & 2 car carport. Terrace level w/great room with real stone fireplace, storage area, laundry room and foyer with a kitchenette in finished basement. You wont be disappointed!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angie Watkins

Mountain Place Realty Brokerage Phone: 7069461520 Listed on: 09/04/2020

Mountain Place Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Non NON-MLS MEMBER

NON-MLS OFFICE License #0

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,277

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 1.57 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cabin
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,880 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Carport
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

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

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Road
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.57
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Cabin, Country/Rustic
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Attribution Contact: 7069461520
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Outside, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2880
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Log Siding, Metal Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 68389.2
  • Parcel #: 3065 080
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Blueviewstays Llc
Bought by
Mathews Charles W and Mathews Debbie J
Seller's Agent
Gail Taylor Colvin
First Suburban Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gail Taylor Colvin
First Suburban Realty
List Price
$609,900
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-5.72%
Views
175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.29%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$475,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,294

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Stokes Christopher Frank
Bought by
Blueviewstays Llc
Seller's Agent
Martha Hernandez
Georgia Mountain Living Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Stokes Christopher Frank
Bought by
Stokes Christopher Frank and Stokes Zachary
Seller's Agent
Angie Watkins
Mountain Place Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$380,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.41%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Limited Warranty Deed $575,000 --
Warranty Deed $525,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $575,000 -3.4% $200 / Sq Ft
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: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

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 $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

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Map

Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 300315

Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®

APN: 3065-080