85 Christopher Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540
Sources: Georgia MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of October 5, 2026, 85 Christopher Drive in Lake Buckhorn, Ellijay is listed at $599,900 (1,121 sq ft, about $535 per sq ft). That is 27% above Lake Buckhorn's median closed sale of $472,500 over the last 12 months (7 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $465/sq ft by about 15%. It has been 104 days on market, longer than the community's typical 63 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 2024. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2024 · 2 yrs
- 1,121 sq ft of living area
- Listed at $599,900 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$472,500 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
- 104 days on market
About this home
Welcome to a true North Georgia mountain experience where the setting, style, and established rental history come together in one turnkey property. This beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin is offered fully furnished with thoughtfully selected, high-end furnishings and decor that create the warm, elevated mountain atmosphere guests are looking for. Currently operating as a short-term rental with a 5-star guest rating, the property offers buyers something increasingly valuable: documented rental history and measurable financial results.
Whether you're searching for a personal mountain retreat, a second home, or a property with an established rental track record, this cabin offers flexibility from day one. The inviting interior flows effortlessly into outdoor spaces designed for slowing down and enjoying the mountains. Every detail from the furnishings to the guest-ready setup has been curated to make the property feel like a destination in itself, not simply a place to stay.
Located in desirable Ellijay, this is a rare opportunity to step into a fully furnished mountain property with an existing 5-star rental presence rather than starting from scratch. Seller is offering generous buyer contributions with an acceptable offer. Ask about the property's documented rental history and additional details.
Come experience why guests repeatedly give this mountain getaway five stars, and make it your own.
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $3,284/mo 83%
- Taxes $525/mo 13%
- Insurance $166/mo 4%
$3,974/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.28% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
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.
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.
Internet & broadband
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Pricing & the Lake Buckhorn market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Lake Buckhorn 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
- 2024BuiltPer public record
- About Jun 2026Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 104 cumulative days on market as of October 5, 2026
- Sep 2, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $599,900
- 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
Building permits
Comparable recent sales
4 closed sales in Lake Buckhorn 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 4 sales: $472,500 ($465/sq ft). Stronger local evidence. Shown for general reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home’s value.
The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Stronger local evidence — 4 comparable closed sales in Lake Buckhorn, closed within the last 18 months, same property type, living area within 30% of this home.
Actual list price: $599,900 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- This home: 104 days on market vs. a 63-day community median
- 2 active listings competing
- ≈3.4 months of supply
- 6 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $599,900 ($535/sq ft). The list price is the seller's asking price and is not derived from this range.
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Methodology: 1,121 sq ft × $409–$521/sq ft (±12% around the median of 4 comparable closed sales in Lake Buckhorn, last 18 months; MLS closed-sale records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated October 5, 2026.
Momentum Property Score
35/100 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
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 3.4 months of supply in the surrounding market and 104 days on market for this home, against a 63-day area median.Days on market:this home 104Area median: 63 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. As of September 20, 2026.
🟡 Asking $535 per square foot, about 15% above the community’s $465 median. Lake Buckhorn’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $465. Median sold price per square foot is down 13.9% year over year. Confidence: Low · 7 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Georgia MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent Lake Buckhorn sales closed near 94.2% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 2 active listings in Lake Buckhorn, no CDD assessment.
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Updated October 5, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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Items worth confirming for 85 Christopher Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2024: confirm the roof and HVAC install dates and whether any builder or manufacturer warranty transfers.
- Confirm whether a mandatory HOA applies to this parcel and what it charges.
- 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.
- Listed living area is 1,121 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 $6,299/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, refreshed twice daily (last: October 5, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Georgia MLS closed sales in Lake Buckhorn, last 18 months, as of September 20, 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 85 Christopher Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 85 Christopher Drive was built in 2024 and has 1,121 sq ft of living area, 2 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 85 Christopher Drive in?
85 Christopher Drive is in Lake Buckhorn in Ellijay, Gilmer County. The comparable-sales section on this page shows recent closed sales nearby from the same MLS data.
How are property taxes on 85 Christopher Drive estimated?
The estimate on this page (about $6,299 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 85 Christopher Drive 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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