279 S Riverview Lane, Ellijay, GA 30536
Sources: Georgia MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
279 S Riverview Lane in Riverwood, Ellijay is listed at $785,000 (1,568 sq ft, about $501 per sq ft). That is 88% above Riverwood's median closed sale of $417,500 over the last 12 months (4 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $277/sq ft by about 81%. It has been listed Aug 7, 2026. Listing facts: built in 1995, waterfront, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Built 1995 · 31 yrs
- 1,568 sq ft of living area
- Listed at $785,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$417,500 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- listed Aug 7, 2026
- No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
About this home
ACTIVE INCOME-PRODUCING RIVERFRONT VACATION RENTAL | $26,383.63 IN 2025 RENTAL INCOME | $18,576.18 IN 2026 YEAR-TO-DATE RENTAL INCOME + $4,000 IN FUTURE BOOKINGS | SOLD FULLY FURNISHED & COMPLETELY TURNKEY | NO HOA | NO RESTRICTIONS | 1.24 ACRES | 78.93 FT OF CARTECAY RIVER FRONTAGE | 3BR/2BA + LOFT | HOT TUB | PRIVATE RIVER DECK & DOCK! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fully furnished, completely turnkey riverfront cabin with PROVEN RENTAL HISTORY, GENERATING $26,383.63 IN ACTUAL RENTAL INCOME IN 2025, $18,576.18 IN 2026 YEAR-TO-DATE RENTAL INCOME, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $4,000 IN FUTURE BOOKINGS! With MOST OF NOVEMBER AND THE LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER ALREADY BOOKED, this established vacation rental offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking an income-producing property!
Situated on 1.24 private acres along the beautiful Cartecay River with NO HOA and NO RESTRICTIONS, this property is ideal as an INCOME-PRODUCING INVESTMENT, SECOND HOME, or FULL-TIME RESIDENCE! The home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED, including furniture, decor, kitchenware, and everything needed to continue operating as a vacation rental or begin enjoying immediately from day one. Enjoy approximately 78.93 feet of CARTECAY RIVER FRONTAGE, complete with a PRIVATE RIVERSIDE DECK & DOCK overlooking the water, where you can fish, kayak, tube, or simply relax while listening to the river!
Recent improvements include a NEW UPSTAIRS HVAC SYSTEM, NEW GAS FIREPLACE, and NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DECK, DOCK & STEPS TO THE RIVER, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, soaring tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, abundant natural light, a spacious open living area, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an electric range. The main level offers one bedroom and a full bath with a tiled shower.
Upstairs features a spacious loft currently used as a TV & KARAOKE AREA that could easily serve as additional sleeping space, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath with a double vanity and tiled tub/shower. After a day on the river, unwind in the PRIVATE HOT TUB, gather around the FIRE PIT, relax on the SCREENED PORCH overlooking the water, or enjoy the PRIVATE RIVERSIDE DECK & DOCK! An outbuilding provides excellent storage for kayaks, tubes, fishing gear, lawn equipment, and other outdoor essentials.
A pull-in carport and gravel driveway provide easy access and ample parking. Conveniently located just minutes from DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY and a short drive to BLUE RIDGE, you'll enjoy quick access to North Georgia's renowned apple orchards, wineries, hiking trails, waterfalls, tubing, kayaking, shopping, dining, and year-round outdoor recreation! WITH $26,383.63 IN 2025 RENTAL INCOME, $18,576.18 IN 2026 YEAR-TO-DATE INCOME, AND $4,000 IN ADDITIONAL FUTURE BOOKINGS, THIS FULLY FURNISHED, TURNKEY CARTECAY RIVERFRONT PROPERTY OFFERS AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
Whether you're looking for an income-producing short-term rental, weekend getaway, or forever home, this move-in-ready riverfront retreat is ready to enjoy or rent immediately! Rental income figures are owner-reported, future bookings are subject to change, and rental income is not guaranteed. Residents age 65 and older who qualify for Georgia's homestead exemption may be eligible for a school tax exemption if owner-occupied; buyer should verify eligibility.
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Provided via the Georgia MLS (GAMLS) Internet Data Exchange · Source: Georgia MLS (GAMLS) · © 2026 Georgia MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.Comparable recent sales
6 closed sales within about 3 miles in the last 18 months — same property type, living area within 30% of this home. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Median of these 6 sales: $417,500 ($277/sq ft). Stronger local evidence. Shown for general reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home’s value.
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Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $4,254/mo 80%
- Taxes $687/mo 13%
- Insurance $376/mo 7%
$5,318/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.18% · edit any field to update.
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Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
County hazard risk ratings (FEMA National Risk Index, county level)
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Gilmer County, GA: overall Relatively Low. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
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Internet & broadband
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Pricing & the Riverwood market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Riverwood has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
This home’s history
- 1995BuiltPer public record
- About Aug 2026Listed (per MLS)Approximate list date from the MLS cumulative days-on-market count (listed about Aug 7, 2026)
- Oct 28, 2026First seen on our siteObserved at $815,000
- Oct 29, 2026Price cut$785,000 (-$30,000, -3.7%)
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price & listing history
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Momentum Property Score
29/100 is limited across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Coverage: 4 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $501 per square foot, about 81% above the community’s $277 median. Riverwood’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $277. MLS facts: Georgia MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
What’s unique here: no CDD assessment.
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Checked against the MLS November 11, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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Items worth confirming for 279 S Riverview Lane, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1995 (31 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Gilmer County; age of roof and any prior claims affect the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Listed living area is 1,568 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $8,242/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; confirm exemptions with the county tax assessor.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Georgia MLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Georgia MLS closed sales within about 3 miles, last 18 months, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Typical county effective rate applied to the list price; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 279 S Riverview Lane and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 279 S Riverview Lane was built in 1995 and has 1,568 sq ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 279 S Riverview Lane in?
279 S Riverview Lane is in Riverwood in Ellijay, Gilmer County. The comparable-sales section on this page shows recent closed sales nearby from the same MLS data.
Does 279 S Riverview Lane have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
How are property taxes on 279 S Riverview Lane estimated?
The estimate on this page (about $8,242 per year) assumes the county reassesses at the list price. Georgia counties reassess after a sale and exemptions such as homestead must be applied for by the new owner, so the seller's current bill is not a guide. Confirm with the county tax assessor.
Is 279 S Riverview Lane in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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