Waterfront Homes for Sale in Ellijay, GA

This page tracks every Ellijay listing whose MLS record reports waterfront (ocean, bay, Intracoastal, river, canal or lake frontage), by community, with live counts and asking prices, and the costs that come with the water.

112 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Ellijay, GA today across 39 communities. The median asking price is $627,450, from $165,000 to $2,495,000. Most listings right now: Coosawattee (17), Walnut Mountain (8), Eagle Mountain (5). Updated September 8, 2026 from the MLS.

Ellijay waterfront homes by community

Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.

CommunityWaterfront HomesNew buildMedian listFrom
Coosawattee170$605,000$299,900
Walnut Mountain80$456,950$397,000
Eagle Mountain50$549,000$335,000
Coosawattee River Resort50$429,900$359,000
High River41$987,000$535,000
Sluder Place20$1,727,500$960,000
Falling Waters20$1,725,000$1,550,000
Lakeland Estates21$805,000$615,000
Cartecay River Estates20$656,500$535,000
Talona Lake20$569,888$540,000
The Hemlocks10$2,095,000$2,095,000
Lola Mealer Estates 0-210$1,995,000$1,995,000
Anderson Creek10$1,650,000$1,650,000
Rivers Edge10$1,300,000$1,300,000
River Escape10$1,089,000$1,089,000
Clear Creek Preserve11$985,000$985,000
Jake Landing11$970,000$970,000
Lucky 810$950,000$950,000
Bryant Creek Farms11$899,900$899,900
Covered Bridge Estates10$899,000$899,000
Creekmont Crossing10$849,444$849,444
Coosawatee River Resort10$799,000$799,000
Rose Ridge Estates10$749,900$749,900
Mountaintown Creek10$699,000$699,000
Lake Buckhorn10$675,000$675,000
Cartecay River Estate10$629,900$629,900
Osborn Farms10$619,900$619,900
Kells Ridge Creek10$589,000$589,000
Versal Jones Rockwater Subdivision10$579,000$579,000
Buckhorn11$569,900$569,900
Holly Berry Estates10$549,000$549,000
The Preserve at Mountaintown Creek11$494,900$494,900
Timberwalk Estates10$432,900$432,900
Big Creek Mountain10$400,000$400,000
Double Knob10$379,000$379,000
Big Buck11$375,000$375,000
Vandegriff Creek10$359,900$359,900
Buckhorn Estates10$354,900$354,900
Coosawattee Campground10$184,900$184,900

What waterfront ownership really costs

Waterfront homes carry costs inland homes do not: flood insurance where the parcel sits in a FEMA special flood hazard area, higher windstorm premiums closer to open water, and upkeep for seawalls, docks and lifts. Before you offer, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask for the seawall’s age and any inspection reports, and get an insurance quote in hand, not an estimate. Our flood insurance calculator and wind mitigation savings calculator show what the parcel will actually cost to insure.

Questions to ask about any waterfront listing

Is the water frontage deeded or association-owned? Is there a fixed bridge between the dock and open water, and what is the clearance? What did the seller pay for flood and wind coverage last year, and with which carriers? Has the seawall or dock been permitted and inspected? What is the finished-floor elevation? A local agent who works waterfront deals will know which canals hold depth at low tide and which carriers are writing in the area.

Common questions

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Ellijay?
As of September 8, 2026, 112 Ellijay, GA listings whose MLS record reports waterfront are active or pending, across 39 communities. The count updates with every MLS refresh.
What do waterfront homes cost in Ellijay?
The median asking price today is $627,450, with listings from $165,000 to $2,495,000.
Which Ellijay community has the most waterfront homes for sale?
Coosawattee has the most right now (17), followed by Walnut Mountain (8), Eagle Mountain (5), Coosawattee River Resort (5).
Is a waterfront home always in a flood zone?
Not always, but most direct-frontage parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, which means a lender will require flood insurance. The elevation certificate and the exact zone for the parcel decide the premium; two homes on the same canal can differ by thousands a year.

Keep exploring Ellijay

Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed with every MLS pull; this page rebuilds on every ship. Community-level aggregates only: active and pending residential listings in Ellijay, GA whose MLS record reports waterfront. Prices are asking prices, not values. Property features and prices only; nothing on this page describes residents. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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