Young Harris, GA Multifamily Home for Sale

Young Harris, Georgia, is a small, one-stoplight city located among the forested hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For the community, the mountains provide scenic views, recreation and seclusion for some residents. Young Harris is also home to Young Harris College, a private liberal arts school in the heart of the city. “It’s a small community, and we have people who have lived here their whole lives,” says Shawna Rose, the Mountain Regional Library’s branch manager. “People feel safe leaving their door unlocked. I don’t suggest it, but a lot of people do it. It’s a good place for retirees, but also for parents raising their children. It has beautiful landscapes, clean air and outdoor activities.” Young Harris has some hilly blocks and several narrow roads with no sidewalks. The rural land surrounding the city offers more room, and lots out there tend to span 1 acre or more. Many homes outside the city are also nestled in the woods. Houses here include ranch-style, farmhouse and New Traditional homes. There are also some upscale contemporary and cabin-style homes located near hillsides. Depending on house size and acreage, many homes in Young Harris and the surrounding area run