NOT LISTED FOR SALE

686 Talona Mountain Rd Ellijay, GA 30536

Estimated Value: $442,923 - $532,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,426 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 12, 2020

Last sale price $280,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,865/month

Highlights

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of February 2020

Beautiful mountain home with breathtaking panoramic views! Featuring 3 bed, 2 bath, master on main, living room, eat in kitchen, granite counter tops and so much more! This immaculately maintained charming bungalow cottage is the perfect mountain retreat or rental investment you’ve been looking for! Located directly off Hwy 515 in the Hallmark-like town of Ellijay & situated above two of its most popular apple houses, this Talona Mountain home does not disappoint!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Long

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #389819 Listed on: 01/08/2020

NOT A VALID MEMBER

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-MLS NMLS

Non FMLS Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Landscaped
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,426 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mountain View - Gilmer Elementary School
  • Clear Creek Middle School
  • Gilmer High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Talona Mtn Homes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3069C 008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,505

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer 2 Story, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room
  • Square Footage: 1426.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • View: Mountain(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Electric: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: Talona Mtn Homes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View - Gilmer
  • Middle School: Clear Creek
  • High School: Gilmer

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0100
  • Lot: 8
  • Deed Book: 1911
  • Deed Page: 58
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Mountain Frontage
  • Lot Dimensions: 00
  • Parcel Number: 3069C 008
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1505.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3069C 008
  • Close Date: 2020-02-12
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View - Gilmer
  • High School: Gilmer
  • Middle School: Clear Creek

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 12, 2020
Sold by
Garrett Caroline Fuller
Bought by
Tippins Jan N
Seller's Agent
Laura Long
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
NON-MLS NMLS
Non FMLS Member
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.75%
Current Estimated Value
$500,731

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$220,731
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.28%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2015
Closed on
Apr 3, 2015
Sold by
Devenport Kimberly Dawn /Tr
Bought by
Garrett Caroline Fuller
Seller's Agent
Nathan Fitts
Remax Town & Ctry-Blue Ridge
Buyer's Agent
Brady West
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.64%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2011
Closed on
Feb 16, 2012
Bought by
Devenport Kimberly Dawn
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Mason
BHGRE Metro Brokers - Ellijay
List Price
$100,100
Sold Price
$100,100

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%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2011
Sold by
Mcarthur Christopher N
Bought by
Community And Southern Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Mcarthur Christopher N and Mcarthur Michelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,494
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2002
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Warren Karon F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1998
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Warren William E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1997
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Warren William E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1994
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Warren William E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1987
Sold by
Warren William E
Bought by
Warren William E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1986
Bought by
Warren William E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tippins Jan N $280,000 --
Garrett Caroline Fuller $179,000 --
Devenport Kimberly Dawn $100,100 --
Community And Southern Bank -- --
Mcarthur Christopher N $146,000 --
Warren Karon F -- --
Warren William E -- --
Warren William E $80,000 --
Warren William E $89,000 --
Warren William E -- --
Warren William E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tippins Jan N $100,000
Previous Owner Garrett Caroline Fuller $170,000
Previous Owner Mcarthur Christopher N $162,494
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Sold $280,000 -1.8% $196 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2020 01/08/20 For Sale $285,000 +59.2% $200 / Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Sold $179,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Sold $179,000 -0.5% $126 / Sq Ft
03/24/2015 03/24/15 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2015 03/07/15 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2015 02/05/15 For Sale $179,900 +0.5% $126 / Sq Ft
10/19/2014 10/19/14 For Sale $179,000 +78.8% $126 / Sq Ft
02/14/2012 02/14/12 Sold $100,100 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
01/30/2012 01/30/12 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2011 07/08/11 For Sale $100,100 -- $70 / 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 $2,524 $162,880 $28,800 $134,080
2023 $2,441 $152,600 $24,800 $127,800
2022 $2,184 $124,120 $29,000 $95,120
2021 $2,046 $103,080 $20,800 $82,280
2020 $1,416 $75,800 $15,760 $60,040
2019 $1,455 $75,800 $15,760 $60,040
2018 $1,464 $75,800 $15,760 $60,040
2017 $1,390 $63,600 $15,720 $47,880
2016 $1,439 $64,720 $15,720 $49,000
2015 $1,147 $48,440 $8,000 $40,440
2014 $1,085 $46,240 $8,000 $38,240
2013 -- $48,440 $8,000 $40,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Laura Long

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    NON-MLS NMLS

    Non FMLS Member

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Nathan Fitts

    RE/MAX

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brady West

    RE/MAX

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Cheryl Mason

    BHGRE Metro Brokers - Ellijay

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6664016

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 3069C-008

Georgia Gilmer County Ellijay 30536

686 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA

This home is located at 686 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536 since 08 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $500,731, approximately $351 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 686 Talona Mountain Rd is a home located in Gilmer County with nearby schools including Ellijay Elementary School, Gilmer Middle School, and Clear Creek Elementary School.

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