$893,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

290 River Escape Dr Ellijay, GA 30540

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,640 Sq Ft
3.74 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 3.74 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Great Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

Escape to Rustic Luxury on 3.74 Private Acres with Year-Round MOUNTAIN VIEW and deeded RIVER ACCESS! Located in River Escape, a small gatedcommunity ideally located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge. This custom-crafted home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and refined finishes, with quality craftsmanship showcased throughout. Distinctive architectural details include rough-sawn beams, cedar shakes, Hardie board siding, live-edge accents, hickory floors, iron twig banisters, and a stunning stone fireplace. Vaulted ceiling elevates the great room, while a cascading waterfall feature creates a dramatic focal point in the stairwell. The gourmet kitchen features brick flooring, quartz and granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, top-of-the-line appliances, a breakfast nook, and a formal dining area. A cozy sunroom, perfect as a den, office, or sitting room, brings the outdoors in. The main-level owner's suite includes beautiful coffered ceiling, dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with custom tilework. The finished terrace level adds two guest bedrooms, full bath, a family room/recreation area with a wet bar, and there is an unfinished space ideal for storage or a future fourth bedroom or bunk room. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a screened-in porch featuring a stone fireplace, a terrace-level deck, and a firepit area. Additional highlights include an oversized 2-car garage, ample parking, and a whole-house generator. Homes in River Escapeenjoy a common area along the banks of the Ellijay River. HOA fee is $750 per year. This home has never been a rental; however, short-term rentals are allowed.(Adjacent 3.66 acre lot with direct river frontage is available for additional cost.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy West

RE/MAX Town And Country License #118574 Listed on: 06/04/2025

RE/MAX Town And Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine O'Neill

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International License #343360

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,060

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 3.74 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $63 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Country Style Home
  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3092F 006

Community Details

Overview

  • River Escape Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,060

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$63 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Country, Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Basement, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Sun Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3640.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1790.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Lower Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 750
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: River Escape

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.7400
  • Lot: 6
  • Land/Lot: 199
  • Section G M D: 2
  • Deed Book: 2370
  • Deed Page: 362
  • Plat Book: 55
  • Plat Page: 28
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3092F 006
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5060.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3092F-006
  • Close Date: 2025-07-31
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 16, 2021
Sold by
Sienkiewicz Bradley
Bought by
Sienkiewicz Amanda
Seller's Agent
Cindy West
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Buyer's Agent
Kim Knutzen
Ansley Real Estate Christie's Int. Real Estate
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$900,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Outstanding Balance
$714,982
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,430

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
River Escape Cherry Log Ll
Bought by
Stevenson John R and Stevenson Kathy G
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
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $900,000 --
Warranty Deed $94,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $810,000 New Conventional
Closed $810,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $893,000 -6.0% $245 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $949,777 +5.5% $261 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Sold $900,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2021 03/01/21 For Sale $900,000 -- $247 / 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 $4,898 $378,352 $24,000 $354,352
2023 $5,054 $377,960 $24,000 $353,960
2022 $4,849 $311,800 $22,000 $289,800
2021 $1,363 $224,200 $18,000 $206,200
2020 $1,469 $184,520 $16,480 $168,040
2019 $1,536 $184,520 $16,480 $168,040
2018 $650 $28,320 $24,800 $3,520
2017 $271 $11,000 $11,000 $0
2016 $276 $11,000 $11,000 $0
2015 $291 $11,800 $11,800 $0
2014 $302 $11,800 $11,800 $0
2013 -- $11,800 $11,800 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7599381

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3092F-006