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$685,117$324 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $685,000 on Sep 9, 2025

156 RIDGE RD

ELLIJAY, GA 30540
3.5
Baths
2,112 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$685K
$601K low$769K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$685,000 · Sep 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,251 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$210,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGILMER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.27
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 548 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Gilmer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
E
Ellijay Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Gilmer County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30540These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,951
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,047
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

156 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Ellijay 30540

What homes are worth in Ellijay 30540

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$38K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Ellijay 30540.

How it measures up in Ellijay 30540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellijay 30540.

Estimated value$685,117
CheaperTypical $377,648Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3.27 ac
SmallerTypical 1.26 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 156 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllijay 30540Gilmer County
Estimated valuepricier than$685,11790% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32483% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²70% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.27 ac80% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than202192% of homes92% of homes

About 156 Ridge Rd

How much is 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA is $685,117 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $601,219 to $769,015. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA last sell?

156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA last sold on Sep 9, 2025 for $685,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA?

156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,112 square feet of living space and a 3.27-acre lot.

When was 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA built?

156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA?

156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA is assigned to Gilmer High School (high), rated B+; Ellijay Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Clear Creek Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Gilmer County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA compare to other homes in Ellijay 30540?

Among the 11,983 homes in Ellijay 30540, it is worth more than 90% of them ($685,117 against a typical $377,648), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($324 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (3.27 ac against a typical 1.26 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2021 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Gilmer County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Ridge Rd, Ellijay, GA was $3,251. The county assessed it at $210,440.

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