NOT LISTED FOR SALE

96 Mountain Springs Cir Ellijay, GA 30536

Estimated Value: $612,000 - $657,724

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,140 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2025

Last sale price $600,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,520/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2.14 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Country Style Home

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to the mountain escape you've always dreamed of in the sought-after gated community of Rivers Edge Estates on Blackberry Mountain!!! This home, as featured on " Open House" Home Design Show is set on 2 plus acres with long-range mountain views. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and additional sleeping or gathering space with its 2 glassed-in " sleeping porches". The massive vaulted open floorplan is surrounded by windows allowing views from every angle and lots of natural light and features a gorgeous fireplace made with real river rock. The recently updated kitchen has live-edge granite countertops, a large farm sink, and tons of hand-crafted cabinets. It is open to the gigantic living and dining area. Only 1 step from the circular drive takes you into this home featuring a master suite on the main level. Enjoy sipping your coffee on the large glassed-in porch off the master bedroom, taking in the mountain views and the deer in the backyard. It's a perfect place for an additional small living room or to set-up your remote office surrounded by nature. Laundry room is also on the main level along with a powder room. A beautiful wrap around porch on the main level allows for peaceful porch sitting, entertaining and views of the homeowner's hand-crafted millhouse replete with a working water wheel. The upstairs is open to the lovely Great Room below featuring 2 bedrooms/1 full bath. Step out onto the large covered patio and take in the clean mountain air. This space is dried-in above and perfect for a hot tub or a peaeful sit in a rocking chair. Venture out to the grounds and enjoy marshmallows around the fire pit. The lower level boasts an enormous closet that could be converted into a bar or mini-kitchen. This level also contains a huge storage area with 1BD/1BA and drive-in garage. Rivers Edge Estates has direct Cartecay River access, a stunning covered bridge entrance over the river and is an official Wildlife Refuge. Move to the mountains!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angie Watkins

RE/MAX Town & Country License #380406 Listed on: 11/30/2024

RE/MAX Town & Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Benitez

RE/MAX Town & Country License #259673

RE/MAX Town & Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,773

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2.14 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $130 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Country Style Home
  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Clear Creek Middle School
  • Gilmer High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 234

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include private roads
  • Rivers Edge Estates Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,773

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Country/Rustic
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.14
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Total Finished Area2: 3140
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 924
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2216
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2216
  • Interior Amenities: Master On Main Level, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 1564
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Gated

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Private Roads

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 234

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 23
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3773.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Lyons Norma S
Bought by
Harris Ora Leigh Goodson and Harris Samuel Reuben
Seller's Agent
Angie Watkins
RE/MAX Town & Country
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Benitez
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-9.77%
Views
161
Current Estimated Value
$633,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,181
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,224
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,957

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Lyons Sanford Mast
Bought by
Lyons Sanford Mast and Lyons Norma S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2004
Sold by
The River'S Edge Estates Corporation
Bought by
Lyons Sanford Mast

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1996
Bought by
Lyons Sanford Mast and Lyons N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1996
Bought by
Lyons Sanford Mast and Lyons N
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harris Ora Leigh Goodson $600,000 --
Lyons Sanford Mast -- --
Lyons Sanford Mast $10,000 --
Lyons Sanford Mast $155,000 --
Lyons Sanford Mast $17,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harris Ora Leigh Goodson $450,000
Previous Owner Lyons Sanford Mast $40,000
Previous Owner Lyons Sanford Mast $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $600,000 -9.8% $191 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2024 11/30/24 For Sale $665,000 -- $212 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $671 $235,704 $18,200 $217,504
2023 $690 $235,904 $18,400 $217,504
2022 $717 $200,544 $17,600 $182,944
2021 $772 $160,944 $17,480 $143,464
2020 $860 $145,044 $17,480 $127,564
2019 $899 $145,044 $17,480 $127,564
2018 $1,196 $145,044 $17,480 $127,564
2017 $948 $115,736 $17,480 $98,256
2016 $953 $116,344 $15,840 $100,504
2015 $796 $103,720 $15,840 $87,880
2014 -- $102,556 $15,840 $86,716
2013 -- $104,828 $15,840 $88,988
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10464098

Georgia MLS

APN: 3098L-007