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$367,473$172 / 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 97How 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

68 LAKE RIDGE DR

ELLIJAY, GA 30540
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,136 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$367K
$357K low$378K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$334 (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.$142,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$139,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,300

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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
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 · 25 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 944 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 9.4 mi
E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.4 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.6 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

68 Lake 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 less per square foot than 79% of homes in Gilmer County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Ellijay 30540
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Gilmer County

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 48% 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$367,473
CheaperTypical $379,307Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 1.26 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 68 Lake Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllijay 30540Gilmer County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,47348% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17222% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²71% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac41% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than199437% of homes38% of homes

About 68 Lake Ridge Dr

How much is 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA is $367,473 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $356,988 to $377,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sell?

68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sold on May 22, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,136 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA built?

68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

68 Lake Ridge Dr, 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 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA compare to other homes in Ellijay 30540?

Among the 11,983 homes in Ellijay 30540, it is worth more than 48% of them ($367,473 against a typical $379,307), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($172 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 1.26 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1994 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Gilmer County, it is worth more than 44% 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 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Lake Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA was $334. The county assessed it at $142,120.

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