High River
Homes for Sale in Ellijay, GA
All 132 homes for sale in Ellijay, GA · median $524,950 · 250 homes for sale in 30540
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, High River in Ellijay, GA has 8 homes for sale, asking from $479,000 to $1,399,999 (median $700,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $550,000, $244 per square foot, a median 60 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking (-52% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2021–2026 with 3 new construction. At the median price and Gilmer County's 2025 rate of 14.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,290.
| Location | Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA · ZIP 30540 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 73%, cabin,single family residence 27% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated, Clubhouse, Gated Community, Park, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Lake |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $550,000 median across 7 closed sales · $244 per sq ft · -51.8% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 60 median |
| For sale right now | 8 active, 0 pending · median asking $700,000 · 13.7 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “High River key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/high-river, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in High River: 3 new listings (median asking $725,000), 1 closed sale (median $550,000). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in High River
Live MLS inventory for High River. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Active · 109 daysActive and pending High River listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in High River Right Now (8)
All 8 active and pending High River listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 230 High River Landing · $535,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by BHGRE Metro Brokers
- 1068 High River Road #90 · $725,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Town & Country
- 643 Woodstone Trail · $1,249,000 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 363 Pinnacle Drive · $1,399,999 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Engel & V?lkers North GA Mountains
- 185 Sundown Trail · $479,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Epique Realty
- 28 Mountaintown Overlook · $575,000 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE
- 218 Oak Wood Lane · $755,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Local Realty
- 324 Overlook Way · $675,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Town & Country
High River's numbers point to a market that moves on its own clock. A median of just over 60 days on market tells you these homes are not selling on the first weekend of listing, which gives buyers room to actually think through a decision instead of racing a bidding war.
At a median price of $577,500 and roughly $240.56 per square foot, pricing here reflects the mix of lot size, construction, and finish level you find in Ellijay rather than any single amenity package. Sellers should expect a more deliberate buyer pool; buyers should expect that patience, not speed, is what wins the right property.
High River right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 13.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (8 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($550K) is down 51.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.14M). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (7 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
High River market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $550K ($244 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 60 days on market for closed sales, and 13.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 52% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 30540 (Ellijay), 259 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $438K ($241/sq ft), down 2.9% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 164 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 8.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30540 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 14 homes in High River that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2021 and 2025 (median 2023), with a median living area of about 2,066 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
High River sits in Ellijay, Gilmer County, an area where home values tend to track land, construction, and setting more than a shared amenity list. The six-month closings window behind this snapshot points to a market that trades in a steady, unhurried rhythm rather than sharp swings.
The setting & the homes.
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Who High River is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home valued on its individual condition and lot rather than a shared amenity fee.
- Trading speed for negotiating room, since the typical listing here takes just over 60 days to close.
- Comparing per-square-foot pricing closely before making an offer, since values here run a wide spread.
Probably not for
- Needing a gated or amenity-rich community with organized recreation on-site.
- Requiring a fast, competitive-offer closing timeline measured in days rather than months.
- Wanting a single builder's product line with predictable, uniform pricing throughout.
High River on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Gilmer County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Gilmer County School System posted a 96.6% four-year graduation rate and 3,985 students across 5 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Ellijay · Elementary
- Clear Creek · Middle
- Gilmer · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent High River listings and can change; always confirm with the Gilmer County School System for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Gilmer High School
The High River buying strategy.
If we were buying in High River today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in High River.
What the numbers are actually saying
A median of 63 days on market is a meaningful signal in either direction. For a seller, it means pricing and presentation matter more than urgency-driven tactics, since the buyer on the other side has time to compare options. For a buyer, it means there is usually room to negotiate on terms, inspection outcomes, or closing timeline rather than feeling pressured into an as-is, over-ask offer.
The per-square-foot figure of $240.56 against a $577,500 median price suggests homes here vary in size and condition rather than following a single builder template. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, value in High River is being driven by the home and the parcel itself, not a shared clubhouse, gate, or recreation package. That is worth knowing before you compare it to a subdivision that prices in that kind of overhead.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in High River. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in High River buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (1.2). Basis: Recent Direction -51.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 13.7 months of supply; Pricing Power 90.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where pricing is driven by the individual home rather than a shared amenity list, the per-square-foot math and the actual condition of a property matter more than the listing photos suggest. We walk that math with you before you write an offer, and we price a listing based on what is actually closing in Ellijay, not on a template pulled from a different part of Gilmer County.
High River in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a High River buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed High River sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in High River
Homes in High River that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 566 Canoe Point · off market
13% of homes for sale in ZIP 30540 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-22).
High River Market Scorecard
High River is currently a strong buyer's market. About 13.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $700,000, and homes go under contract in about 74 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (14 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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