$560,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

487 Hillsdale Dr Ellijay, GA 30540

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,480 Sq Ft
0.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • River View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming 200' Mountaintown Creek Retreat - Furnished & Turnkey! Step inside this inviting 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cabin and experience a spacious, light-filled open-concept design perfect for entertaining! The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly, allowing you to prepare meals while staying connected with guests. Enjoy the warmth of the stone wood-burning fireplace and the convenience of a wet bar/coffee station. The primary suite offers easy laundry room access, while the bathroom features a beautifully tiled shower. The main level showcases wood ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, and granite countertops in both the kitchen and baths. The finished basement includes two guest bedrooms, a full bath, and stained concrete floors, while an unfinished 560 sq. ft. space provides flexibility for a game room, office, or extra gathering area. Outdoors, relax on the covered porches, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy year-round walkable access to Mountaintown Creek for fishing and swimming. The property is private yet conveniently located in a community offering a variety of activities. With a metal roof, well-maintained interior, and an active Airbnb history, this home is perfect for full-time living, a vacation retreat, or an investment property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kendall Wiseley

BHGRE Metro Brokers License #390806 Listed on: 03/06/2025

BHGRE Metro Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-MLS NMLS

Non FMLS Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,200

Year Built

  • Built in 2022

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1x1x1
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $85 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Country Style Home
  • Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Bonus Room
  • River Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Sustainable
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3209
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3052AU 032

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,430 Initiation Fee
  • Coosawattee Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,200

Year Built

Built in 2022

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$85 per month

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Country, Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1240.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Sustainable, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Stone
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Dining Room Features: Great Room
  • Square Footage: 2480.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1240.00

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

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 200
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • View: River
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Swim, Tennis
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Homeowners Assoc, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1025
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: Coosawattee

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9700
  • Lot: 3209
  • Land/Lot: 111
  • Section G M D: 2
  • Deed Book: 2338
  • Deed Page: 494
  • Plat Book: 16
  • Plat Page: 121
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped
  • Lot Dimensions: 1x1x1
  • Parcel Number: 3052AU 032
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1430

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4200.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3052AU-032
  • Close Date: 2025-07-18
  • 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

Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Kaufmann Louis W
Bought by
Apa Consulting Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Flint Timber Flint Timber L and Flint Timber P
Bought by
Kaufmann Louis W and Kaufmann Kathleen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Bought by
Flint Timber Flint Timber L and Flint Timber P
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
Warranty Deed $37,600 --
Deed $21,600 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $303,772 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $560,000 -4.9% $226 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $589,000 -- $238 / 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 $4,102 $264,760 $26,200 $238,560
2023 $2,967 $185,480 $26,200 $159,280
2022 $406 $23,080 $23,080 $0
2021 $336 $16,920 $16,920 $0
2020 $374 $17,000 $17,000 $0
2019 $385 $17,000 $17,000 $0
2018 $351 $15,280 $15,280 $0
2017 $395 $16,040 $16,040 $0
2016 $220 $8,760 $8,760 $0
2015 $345 $14,000 $14,000 $0
2014 -- $19,200 $19,200 $0
2013 -- $19,200 $19,200 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7536743

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3052AU-032