Why Live in Ellijay
Ellijay, nestled in North Georgia’s Appalachian Mountains, is renowned as Georgia’s Apple Capital, drawing thousands to its annual Georgia Apple Festival each October. With a population of just over 1,800 and a median age of 45, Ellijay offers a slower-paced, small-town environment that is warm and accepting. The downtown area is walkable, featuring locally owned boutiques, antique stores, and restaurants, including The Roof, a rooftop bar with mountain views. Parks like Harrison Park and Hefner River Park provide walking trails and recreational spaces, while nearby state parks such as Amicalola Falls State Park and Fort Mountain State Park offer hiking and mountain biking opportunities. River recreation is popular on the Cartecay, Ellijay, and Coosawattee Rivers, with activities like tubing, kayaking, and fly fishing. Housing options include early 21st-century cabins, midcentury bungalows, and ranch-style houses, with some properties near rivers and creeks having a higher flood risk. Gilmer County Public Schools are highly rated, with Clear Creek Elementary and Clear Creek Middle both earning high ratings. The Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association downtown provides year-round arts events, and the Tabor House Museum offers historical insights. Essential services like Piedmont Mountainside Hospital are conveniently located. Larger cities such as Marietta and Chattanooga are accessible via U.S. Highway 76 and state Route 515, with the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport 65 miles away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 90 miles away.
Home Trends in Ellijay, GA
On average, homes in Ellijay, GA sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Ellijay, GA over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
501
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,277
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
