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$439,000$219 / 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 94How 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 $140,000 on Aug 5, 2009

705 LAUREL RIDGE DR

ELLIJAY, GA 30536
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,008 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$439K
$411K low$467K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Aug 5, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$174,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,600

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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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.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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 112 ft²Patio · 84 ft²Porch · 212 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 4.1 mi
H
Gilmer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.5 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

705 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 98% 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.

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$61K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 52% 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$439,000
CheaperTypical $426,089Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 705 Laurel Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllijay 30536Gilmer County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,00052% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21941% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than2,008 ft²61% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac2% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than199753% of homes46% of homes

About 705 Laurel Ridge Dr

How much is 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA is $439,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $410,815 to $467,185. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sell?

705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA last sold on Aug 5, 2009 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,008 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA built?

705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 Laurel Ridge Dr, Ellijay, GA?

705 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 705 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 52% of them ($439,000 against a typical $426,089), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($219 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,008 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1997 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Gilmer County, it is worth more than 59% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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