Westwoods
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.
Photo courtesy of Cindy T West, RE/MAX Town & Country · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Westwoods in Ellijay, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $589,777, $152 per square foot, a median 26 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–2021. At the median price and Gilmer County's 2025 rate of 14.95 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,530.
| Location | Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA · ZIP 30540 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $589,777 median across 3 closed sales · $152 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 26 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $629,900 · 4.0 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, “Westwoods key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/westwoods--gilmer, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Westwoods: 1 new listing (median asking $629,900). As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Westwoods is trading with a median price of $589,777 and a per-square-foot figure just above $151, which tells you condition and finish level are doing most of the work on value here rather than lot size or view premiums alone. With only three closings in the current window, treat any single sale as a data point, not a trend line — this is a market where the next closing can move the median meaningfully.
A median time on market of 26 days suggests homes that are priced and presented correctly are not sitting long, but the thin closing count means sellers should lean on comparable condition and recent activity rather than assuming automatic urgency, and buyers should move deliberately once they find a property that fits, since inventory turnover here is not deep enough to guarantee a second chance at the same price point.
Westwoods right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Westwoods market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $590K ($152 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 26 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
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 6 homes in Westwoods that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1987 and 2021 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 3,344 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Westwoods sits in Ellijay, Gilmer County, in a corner of north Georgia where lot character and home condition tend to separate one listing from the next more than any shared community feature.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Westwoods is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home based on its own condition and finish level rather than a shared amenity package.
- Comfortable moving decisively once a well-priced, well-presented listing appears, given the market's typical pace.
- Working with a broker who can vet a thin closing history sale by sale rather than relying on a broad median alone.
Probably not for
- Requiring on-site community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated access as part of the purchase.
- Wanting a deep bench of recent comparable sales before committing to a price.
- Expecting steady, predictable month-over-month pricing trends in a market with only a handful of recorded closings.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Westwoods
Live MLS inventory for Westwoods. 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.
Active and pending Westwoods 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 Westwoods Gilmer Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Westwoods Gilmer listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 300 Westwoods Drive · $629,900 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by eXp Realty
Westwoods 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 Westwoods listings and can change; always confirm with the Gilmer County School System for a specific address.
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The Westwoods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Westwoods 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Westwoods.
What the numbers are actually saying
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings for Westwoods, which means buyers are largely paying for the home and the lot itself rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or gate. That keeps the value conversation focused on square footage, condition, and site — the fundamentals that a $151.83 median price-per-square-foot figure is built on.
With a median of $589,777 and only three closings feeding that number, this is a market to watch rather than one to draw firm conclusions from. A 26-day median days-on-market suggests reasonably paced activity, but at this closing volume, one unusually priced or unusually finished sale can shift the median significantly in either direction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Westwoods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with this few recorded closings, pricing a listing or evaluating an offer takes more than pulling a median off a report — it takes knowing which of the three sales actually compares to the property in front of you. We track Gilmer County closings closely enough to tell you when a number is representative and when it is not.
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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 Westwoods buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Westwoods sales matched to your home.
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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).
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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 (6 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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