Ellijay Land for Sale

Ellijay Land for Sale

Welcome to Ellijay, Georgia – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Gilmer County, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant community spirit. Often referred to as the "Apple Capital of Georgia," Ellijay is famous for its annual apple festival, charming local orchards, and stunning mountain views. This picturesque town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm.

For those seeking a slice of this idyllic lifestyle, we proudly present an exclusive selection of land for sale in Ellijay. Whether you envision a cozy cabin retreat, a sprawling estate, or a serene spot to build your dream home, the options are as diverse as the landscape itself. The available properties boast lush greenery, rolling hills, and proximity to the enchanting Chattahoochee National Forest, where hiking, fishing, and camping await just beyond your doorstep.

Living in Ellijay means embracing a slower pace of life, where community ties run deep and the beauty of nature beckons. The town is dotted with quaint shops, delightful restaurants, and friendly locals who make every day feel like a celebration. With easy access to major highways, you can enjoy the tranquility of rural living while being just a short drive from larger cities like Atlanta.

Don’t miss the opportunity to invest in this thriving area. Explore our available land listings in Ellijay today, and take the first step towards creating your own piece of paradise in this enchanting corner of Georgia!

Newest Ellijay Land for Sale

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and mountain living on this exceptional 2.04-acre (three lots combined to save on HOA fees) homesite in the gated Coosawattee River Resort. A beautiful year-round creek meanders through the center of the property, creating a peaceful setting with small waterfalls, moss-covered rocks, and the soothing sounds of nature. Heavily wooded and offering outstanding privacy, this gentle, buildable lot is ideal for your dream home, mountain retreat, or long-term investment. Enjoy paved road access and all the amenities Coosawattee River Resort has to offer, including pools, parks, river access, fitness facilities, and more. If you've been searching for a private homesite where you can experience the beauty of North Georgia year-round, this one is a must-see. Adjoining property available too – MLS 434707.

Lt 3079R Monocle Drive, Ellijay

Two Premium Lots Available, with 4 acres and Beautiful Mountain Views!!! Don't miss this rare chance to own two prime lots in one of Ellijay's most desirable gated communities. Current owner had a survey completed and combined two lots into one 4-acre parcel. Enjoy Reece Mountain at the rear of the lot, with views to the left and right of your future home! Located just minutes from breweries, renowned fishing spots, scenic hiking trails, and some of Georgia's best biking paths, this location offers the perfect balance of tranquility and adventure. With all paved roads, underground utilities, and a gentle, easy-to-build slope, these lots are ideal for a primary residence, second home, or mountain retreat. The community features a picnic area with playground and restrooms for residents and guests to enjoy. With Ellijay's growing popularity and natural charm, this is an opportunity that promises lasting value and exceptional potential.

LT 43&44 Reece Mountain Road, Ellijay

Nice buildable, priced to sell, vacant lot. Discover the perfect place to build in the gated community of Coosawattee River Resort. With paved access, public water available, and outstanding resort amenities, this wooded homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to create your mountain retreat. Residents enjoy multiple pools, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, fishing, river access, and more, all while being just minutes from the charm of downtown Ellijay. Experience the ideal combination of privacy, recreation, and convenience in one of North Georgia's most desirable mountain communities.

LT 445 Villa Drive, Ellijay

Build your dream mountain retreat in Ellijay! This exceptional 2.16-acre homesite in the gated community of Shenandoah at Carter's Lake offers stunning year-round mountain views and a peaceful setting at the end of a cul-de-sac. A beautiful stream runs along the property boundary, adding to the natural appeal and privacy. The property is easily accessible with all paved roads, plus underground power and public water available. A soil test is already available, providing a great head start on planning your future home. Enjoy close proximity to Carter's Lake for boating, fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Shenandoah at Carter's Lake is a growing gated community with planned amenities coming soon. An ideal opportunity to build a mountain home in Ellijay, Georgia, surrounded by beautiful scenery and convenient access to North Georgia's outdoor lifestyle.

Lot 63 Lacey Springs Lane, Ellijay

This 3.4-acre unrestricted property just minutes from downtown Ellijay! Tucked away along scenic mountain roads, this beautiful tract features a mix of mature hardwoods, offering privacy and a peaceful country setting with endless possibilities. With no HOA and no restrictions, you have the freedom to build your dream home, mountain retreat, vacation rental, or simply enjoy the land as your own private escape. Priced to sell, this property is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Ellijay, known as the Apple Capital of Georgia. Ellijay offers a charming historic square filled with locally owned restaurants, boutiques, wineries, and year-round festivals, while outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby hiking trails, rivers, lakes, and mountain adventures. Enjoy the tranquility of country living. Whether you're looking to build now or invest for the future, this is an exceptional opportunity to own unrestricted mountain acreage at an outstanding value.

3.4 acre Peach Lane, Ellijay

Escape to the mountains on this amazing 24+ acre tract off Douglas Mountain in Ellijay — a rare combination of privacy, scenery, and natural water features. A beautiful creek winds down the mountainside, creating trickling cascades and small pools that give the property a peaceful, waterfall-like ambiance. Mature hardwoods blanket the land, and from the upper ridge you'll enjoy year-round, long-range mountain views. The property already includes power, a well, and septic, plus an old rustic hunter's cabin (likely a tear-down) — giving you a head start on infrastructure. A drive is already cut in, making access easy to the top where the best building site and views await. If you crave serenity, privacy, and the feeling of being deep in the mountains, this tract delivers. You're close to the 20,000+ acres of USFS Cohutta Wilderness — perfect for hiking, hunting, camping, and exploring — yet still only a short drive to downtown Ellijay for dining and shopping. Use this land as your mountain getaway, a hunting retreat, a camping escape, or build your dream cabin on the ridge. A fantastic opportunity at this size, location, and price.

1138 Douglas Mountain Trail, Ellijay

Parcel ID- 3128 023A. Lot is located right past 553 Licklog Trail, Ellijay GA 30536 on the LEFT. 4.06 PRIVATE WOODED ACRES | 748 FEET OF LICKLOG CREEK FRONTAGE | NO HOA | NO RESTRICTIONS | STR ALLOWED | R-1 ZONING – Rare opportunity to own a premium creekfront property in the North Georgia Mountains! This stunning 4.06-acre tract offers an incredible 748 feet of frontage on picturesque Licklog Creek, providing the perfect setting for your dream home, private mountain retreat, or income-producing short-term rental. NO HOA, NO RESTRICTIONS, & STR ALLOWED give you the freedom and flexibility to build what you want, when you want. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and abundant wildlife, you'll enjoy exceptional privacy, the soothing sounds of the rushing creek, and plenty of usable space to create your ideal mountain escape. The size and layout may offer the potential to subdivide into two lots (buyer to verify with Gilmer County), creating added investment potential. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Ellijay, you'll have easy access to restaurants, shopping, wineries, apple orchards, hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, tubing, kayaking, Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain State Park, Brasstown Bald, and Springer Mountain—the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Whether you're looking to build now, develop an investment property, or secure a piece of North Georgia before values continue to rise, this one-of-a-kind creekfront property checks all the boxes. Homeowners age 65 and older may qualify for the Gilmer County school tax exemption. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Lot is right pass- 553 Licklog Trail Ellijay GA 30540. Lot will be on the LEFT pass this address.

4.06 AC Licklog Trail, Ellijay

Escape to Watersong – 7 Private Acres in the Heart of North Georgia Adventure! Discover the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience with this stunning 7-acre tract in the sought-after Watersong community. Tucked away behind the gates yet just minutes from downtown Ellijay, this property offers complete privacy, multiple ideal building sites, and easy, all-paved access—a rare find in the mountains. Whether you're dreaming of a full-time retreat or a second home getaway, this lot delivers. Nature lovers will appreciate the community's private creek access—perfect for casting a line in stocked trout waters—as well as hiking right from your doorstep on the community trail. For more adventure, the famed Pinhoti and Bear Creek Trail systems are just around the corner, offering some of the best hiking and mountain biking in all of North Georgia. With 7 acres to work with, you can build the mountain home you've always envisioned—whether it's tucked in the woods or perched for seasonal views. Utilities are available, and thoughtful covenants preserve the natural beauty and serenity of the area. This is more than just a piece of land—it's an invitation to live the North Georgia lifestyle. Come walk the property and experience the peace and tranquility of Watersong for yourself.

Lot 14 Watersong Trail, Ellijay

Discover the perfect opportunity to build in the North Georgia mountains with these **three adjoining lots totaling 10.66 acres** in a beautiful, well-established subdivision off Doublehead Gap. Offering a combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience, this property provides multiple potential homesites with plenty of room to create your dream mountain retreat or investment property. Enjoy the peaceful setting while being just a short drive from Blue Ridge, hiking, fishing, and all the outdoor recreation the area has to offer. Well-priced and ready for your vision, this rare multi-lot offering combines acreage, location, and value in one exceptional package.

10.66 AC East Ridge Lane, Ellijay

Discover the perfect setting for your mountain dream on this over-one-acre lot in Coosawattee River Resort, offering beautiful views and the soothing sounds of the Coosawattee River just across the road. Enjoy the glimmering water and tranquil sounds of the river without the concern of flood insurance, making this an ideal location for a full-time residence, a peaceful mountain getaway, or an income-producing rental. Coosawattee River Resort is a gated mountain community rich in amenities, including river access, multiple swimming pools including one indoor Olympic-sized, a rec center including fitness and game rooms, tennis courts, riverside parks, fishing and tubing along the river, and activities like Pickin' on the Porch music events, holiday get-togethers, exercise and more throughout the year. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, this community delivers it all. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Ellijay, you'll enjoy easy access to local dining, shopping, apple orchards, wineries, outdoor recreation, and year-round festivals, along with nearby hiking, kayaking, and mountain scenery. This lot offers the perfect blend of natural beauty with a musical river background, resort-style amenities, and a prime North Georgia Mountain location. Bring your plans and start building your dream today. Perc Test completed in 2021.

Lot 2965 Monticello Drive, Ellijay

Rare 5.22-acre opportunity in the desirable gated High River community. According to the owner, this property can be subdivided into two homesites, making it ideal for a family compound or investment. Multiple excellent building sites offer the potential for mountain views, with generous level areas for your future home and yard. Enjoy frontage on the creek flowing from Lake Leroy, with creek access that can be opened up through selective clearing. Take a short walk to Lake Leroy to enjoy fishing, community fire pits, the pavilion, and peaceful walks. Conveniently located just 18 minutes from downtown Ellijay, offering the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Underground utilities (power/internet in place) and community water. Other amenities include Mountaintown Creek access and walking trail, Club house, Coosawattee River park, multiple fun community fire pits, great neighborhood! Gated entry.

Lot 166 Pinnacle Drive, Ellijay

Build your dream home in the North Georgia Mountains! Welcome to Lot 9 in Anderson Farms, an exclusive gated community with only 20 homesites. This beautiful 1.61 acre wooded lot is ideally situated in a peaceful mountain setting between Dawsonville and Ellijay offering the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Bring your builder and create the mountain retreat you've always envisioned. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers protective covenants, underground utilities and a minimal annual HOA fee. Enjoy easy access to hiking, wineries, apple orchards, shopping, dining, and all the outdoor recreation that North Georgia has to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of the North Georgia mountains!

Lot 9 Robert Drive, Ellijay

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Jessica Draper

Jessica Cathleen Draper is a dedicated real estate professional serving the North Georgia and Western North Carolina communities. Jessica Draper offers in-depth market knowledge and exceptional customer service. Jessica was raised North Georgia and her family has lived in the area for generations. Jessica is passionate about helping buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals. When she is not working with buyers or sellers, Jessica Draper enjoys hiking and spending time with her daughters.

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