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$431,957$326 / 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 93How 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 $115,000 on Mar 27, 2014

517 LAUREL RIDGE DR

ELLIJAY, GA 30536
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,326 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.
1.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$432K
$403K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Mar 27, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$324 (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.$175,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$163,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 96 ft²Porch · 238 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Clear Creek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
Gilmer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Gilmer County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30536These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,777
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,928
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 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

517 Laurel Ridge Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Ellijay 30536
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Ellijay 30536
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Ellijay 30536

What homes are worth in Ellijay 30536

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

This home
$62K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Ellijay 30536.

How it measures up in Ellijay 30536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellijay 30536.

Estimated value$431,957
CheaperTypical $426,049Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,761 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 517 Laurel Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllijay 30536Gilmer County
Estimated valuepricier than$431,95751% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32680% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²28% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.11 ac26% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than199856% of homes49% of homes

About 517 Laurel Ridge Dr

How much is 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA is $431,957 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $402,710 to $461,204. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sell?

517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sold on Mar 27, 2014 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,326 square feet of living space and a 1.11-acre lot.

When was 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA built?

517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA is assigned to Clear Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Gilmer High School (high), rated B+; 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 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA compare to other homes in Ellijay 30536?

Among the 5,527 homes in Ellijay 30536, it is worth more than 51% of them ($431,957 against a typical $426,049), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($326 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 1,761 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (1.11 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1998 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Gilmer County, it is worth more than 57% 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 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA was $324. The county assessed it at $175,080.

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