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Last sold for $155,000 on Oct 22, 2024

291 RIVER RD

ELLIJAY, GA 30540
2
Baths
2,344 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Oct 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$548 (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.$35,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,600

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.191 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyGILMER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.69
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 464 ft²Porch · 472 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 · 2.4 mi
E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

291 River 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.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Gilmer County

How it measures up in Ellijay 30540

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

Living area2,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 1.27 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 291 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllijay 30540Gilmer County
Living areabigger than2,344 ft²76% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac22% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199950% of homes53% of homes

About 291 River Rd

When did 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA last sell?

291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA last sold on Oct 22, 2024 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA?

291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA has 2 bathrooms, 2,344 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA built?

291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA?

291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA is assigned to Gilmer High School (high), rated B+; Mountain View 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 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA compare to other homes in Ellijay 30540?

Among the 11,983 homes in Ellijay 30540, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,344 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 1.27 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1999 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 River Rd, Ellijay, GA was $548. The county assessed it at $35,440.

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