686 Laurel Hill Lane
Ellijay, GA, 30536 $ 465,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,362 Monthly Estimate*
$ 2,863
for $465,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,362 square foot home was built in 1996 on a lot size of 3.
Lease Option Available! 3-Bed/2-Bath Mountain Cabin on 3 Acres in Anderson Creek Retreat LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE! Nestled on 3 private acres with one side backing up to Chattahoochee National Forest land for ultimate privacy, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,362 sq ft mountain cabin is the perfect mountain retreat and would make an ideal second home or part-time home. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the upper level offers a private bedroom and a spacious game room—perfect for guests, extended family, or entertainment. Located in the exclusive 1,200-acre Anderson Creek Retreat, the community offers hiking trails, creek access, and equestrian amenities. The home blends rustic charm with modern comforts, including stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, LVT flooring, updated lighting, and classic board-and-batten siding. Nearly 700 sq ft of covered porches and a wraparound deck provide stunning mountain views, while additional highlights include a flat front and backyard, utility room, front porch with concrete slab, central HVAC, high-speed fiber internet for remote work or streaming, and no school tax for homeowners 65+. Recent updates such as fresh exterior paint, a serviced well, and a pumped septic system make this home truly move-in ready. Conveniently close to apple orchards, hiking trails, Springer Mountain (Appalachian Trail), wineries, Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain, Brasstown Bald, trout streams, tubing, kayaking, sunflower fields, pumpkin patches, and more, this rare opportunity perfectly combines comfort, adventure, and connectivity in one of North Georgia’s most coveted mountain communities.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Septic Tank
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Available Electricity Available Water Available
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer Refrigerator Washer
HOA Fee 1900
Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds
Patio/Porch Features Deck Front Porch Rear Porch Wrap Around
Architectural Style Cabin Country Rustic
Pool Features None
Security Features Fire Alarm Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Other
Year Built 1996
Electric Other
View Mountain(s) Rural Trees/Woods
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Other
Parcel Number 3140 017AE
Waterfront Features None
Community Features Homeowners Assoc Near Schools Near Shopping Near Trails/Greenway
Accessibility Accessible Doors Accessible Entrance
HOA Fee 2 0
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Gilmer - GA
Property Type Residential
HOA true
Energy Efficient None
Subdivision Name Anderson Creek
Green Energy Generation None
Other Structures None
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Directions to Anderson Creek Retreat (Avoid GPS Back Roads): From Hwy 515 take Hwy 52 East. Go 6.1 miles and turn left on Roy Road. Continue 6.6 miles to the stop sign at Old Bucktown Road (Mooney's Grocery). Turn right on Old Bucktown Road. Go 1.37 miles then turn right on Spring C
High School Gilmer
City Ellijay
Body of Water None
Spa Features None
Elementary School Gilmer - Other
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 2009
Home Warranty Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Clear Creek
Property Condition Resale
Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 0
Freehold IDX
Corporate Owner None
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InteriorInterior Amenities High Speed Internet
Basement None
Flooring Hardwood Tile
Total Fireplaces 0
Fireplace Features None
Common Walls No Common Walls
Window Features Insulated Windows Wood Frames
Above Grade Finished Area 2362
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Laundry Closet Main Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Room Type Family Room Great Room Kitchen Master Bathroom Master Bedroom
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Kitchen Features Cabinets Other Eat-in Kitchen Solid Surface Counters Other
Total Baths 2
Primary Bathroom Features Other
Dining Room Features Open Concept
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Private Yard Other
Fencing None
Parking Features Driveway Kitchen Level
Lot Features Borders US/State Park Creek On Lot Level Private Sloped Other
Water Source Well
Total Parking 8
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 2362
Lot Dimensions 0
Lot Size Acres 3
Road Surface Type Gravel
Lot Size Source Assessor
Road Frontage Type Private Road
Other Equipment None
Horse Amenities Arena Barn Riding Trail Stable(s)
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByRe/Max Town And CountryBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $2,863
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $167
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Average List Price $559,558
Percent of Sale Price 20%
About Ellijay, GA 1,922 Population
11% Since 2002
$ 41,063 Median Income
38.31 Median Age
24% Households with Children
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1928363 Elementary School
4134484 Middle School
Gilmer High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 1/31/2026 | $465,000 | | Listed Price |