Ellijay Land for Sale

Welcome to Ellijay, Georgia – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Gilmer County, renowned for its breathtaking mountain views, lush landscapes, and vibrant apple orchards. Often referred to as the "Apple Capital of Georgia," Ellijay is a picturesque town that beautifully blends Southern charm with outdoor adventure. With its rich history and a warm community spirit, this quaint town offers an inviting atmosphere for families, retirees, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Imagine waking up to the crisp mountain air, surrounded by rolling hills and the soothing sounds of nature. Ellijay is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. With an array of outdoor activities, from hiking the scenic trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest to fishing in the pristine waters of the Coosawattee River, adventure awaits at every turn. The annual Georgia Apple Festival is a must-see event, showcasing the region's rich agricultural heritage and bringing the community together in celebration.

For those seeking their own slice of paradise, there is a fantastic opportunity to invest in land for sale in Ellijay. Whether you envision building your dream home, creating a serene getaway, or simply investing in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this land offers endless possibilities. With a variety of parcels available, you can choose the perfect setting that aligns with your vision, all while enjoying the peaceful ambiance and natural beauty that Ellijay has to offer.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this enchanting community. Explore the available land for sale in Ellijay today, and start your journey towards a life filled with adventure, tranquility, and the beauty of nature!

Newest Ellijay Land for Sale

$80,000

436778 MLS

Discover your perfect mountain retreat to build on this beautiful 1.02-acre lot in the desirable High River community of Ellijay, Georgia. Nestled across from scenic Lake LeCroy, this prime homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home, full-time residence, peaceful getaway, or short-term rental. Enjoy the best of North Georgia living with community access to the Coosawattee River and Mountaintown Creek. Residents benefit from a welcoming clubhouse, inviting fire pits, and thoughtfully designed common areas perfect for gathering with family and friends. All roads leading to the lot are paved, and a gated entrance provides both convenience and privacy, while the surrounding mountain views and tranquil setting create a true sense of escape. Lot 195R delivers the ideal blend of natural beauty, community amenities, and location. Experience the peaceful lifestyle that Ellijay is known for—where mountains, water, and mountain living come together.

Lot 195R Pinnacle Dr, Ellijay

$145,000

436768 MLS

Discover the perfect mountain getaway in the heart of Coosawattee River Resort! This beautifully equipped RV lot offers an impressive oversized RV barn cover complete with electrical, public water and sewer, propane, cable, and internet connections. A spacious outdoor deck sits beneath the extended RV barn roof, providing a covered entertainment area perfect for grilling, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing and enjoying the mountain atmosphere. Just beyond the property, a community firepit creates a peaceful, retreat-like setting that feels like an extension of your own private outdoor space. Located just minutes from the property are some of the resort's most popular amenities, where you can enjoy convenient access to one of three community swimming pools, separate large and small dog parks, the beautiful Coosawattee River, a scenic suspension bridge connecting both sides of the river, and a community playground and park. Best of all, you're less than five miles from Downtown Ellijay, where an excellent selection of local restaurants, boutique shops, and mountain-town attractions awaits. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape or a comfortable place to enjoy an extended stay, this RV lot offers an exceptional combination of convenience, outdoor living, and resort-style amenities in the North Georgia Mountains! ***Will need a realtor to get access to the Cooswattee Community***

264 13th Street, Ellijay

$42,500

436748 MLS

Build your dream mountain retreat in the sought-after Eagle's Crest section of Reece Mountain! This beautiful, level homesite has already been cleared and thoughtfully prepared, with grading and driveway in place—saving you time and expense and making it truly build-ready. Located in a gated mountain community, Reece Mountain offers underground utilities, community water, a charming pavilion, and peaceful hiking trails that wind along a scenic creek. Nestled on Ellijay's desirable east side in the Cartecay area—known locally for its rolling hills, apple orchards, and nearby vineyards—you'll enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. All paved roads lead to the property with no steep or winding drives. Ideally situated just 9 miles from historic downtown Ellijay, 14 miles to Amicalola Falls, 16 miles to the Appalachian Trail, and only 30 minutes to Carters Lake and Lake Blue Ridge—this is mountain living at its best.

Lot 31 Eastside Drive, Ellijay

$42,500

436747 MLS

3.02 UNRESTRICTED ACRES IN ELLIJAY, GA | TWO PARCELS, ONE GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Discover your private mountain retreat in the desirable Turniptown Road and Walnut Mountain area of Ellijay, Georgia! This beautiful 3.02-acre property offers a peaceful wooded setting, mature hardwoods, seasonal mountain views, and a combination of level and gently rolling terrain, ideal for exploring potential homesites, including a walkout basement design. TWO PARCELS SOLD TOGETHER: Lots 73 & 74 (1.05 acres) and Lots 75 & 76 (1.97 acres). Unrestricted land with R-1 zoning. Soil testing was completed in 2022, underground power and high-speed internet are available in the area, and a private well and septic system will be needed. Imagine your morning coffee surrounded by nature, crisp mountain air, and the peaceful sounds of birds singing. Enjoy the privacy of mountain living while remaining approximately 5–10 miles from downtown Ellijay, shopping, restaurants, and local wineries, with convenient access to Highway 515. Nearby U.S. Forest Service land offers even more opportunities to enjoy North Georgia's outdoor beauty. BUILD YOUR DREAM IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS! Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a private mountain getaway, this scenic acreage is ready for your vision, subject to applicable approvals. Come experience the natural beauty and possibilities for yourself. Schedule your property visit today!

73-76 Peach Lane, Ellijay

$468,000

436723 MLS

PRICED TO SELL! Discover the freedom, beauty and endless possibilities of 24 unrestricted acres nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of pastureland, mature hardwoods, mountain views, flowing water, privacy, and direct access to nature - a true mountain retreat ready for your vision. Anderson Creek (a part of the Cartacay Watershed) flows through the property, providing a beautiful natural setting, offering easy access to your own trout-stream. The property features open pastureland ideal for horses, cattle, an equestrian estate, or a working farm along with multiple potential building sites tucked among the hardwoods. With road frontage on Hwy 52 (GA-52) and three existing driveways, access is convenient. and multiple areas of the property can be explored for homesites, barns, RV use, or recreational purposes. Existing improvements include a well, septic system, and power already on site. Bring your RV and start enjoying the property immediately - perfect for camping, weekend getaways or creating your future mountain retreat. Adding to the property's appeal it backs up to the Chattahoochee National Forest, creating an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy thousands of acres of surrounding natural beauty, hiking, wildlife and outdoor recreation. Wildlife sightings may include deer, turkey and bear, while Anderson Creek offers opportunities for fishing. Located conveniently between Ellijay (14 miles) and Dawsonville (18 miles), and approximately 24 miles from Dahlonega, you are close to some of North Georgia's most beloved attractions, including wineries, apple orchards, hiking trails, and Amicalola Falls. PRIVATE, PEACEFUL, UNRESTRICTED, NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL. Whether you envision a private mountain estate, family farm, family compound, equestrian property, hunting and recreational retreat, or simply a place to escape and reconnect with nature, this 24-acre property offers an exceptional opportunity.

14551 E Highway 52, Ellijay

$94,900

436720 MLS

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience with Lots 9 and 10 in Abbott Mill! Located just minutes from downtown Ellijay, these two exceptional parcels offer a combined 8.64 acres with over 1,270 feet of picturesque creek frontage! With paved roads leading to the subdivision entrance and county road frontage on both lots, accessibility meets peaceful mountain living. Lot 9 features 2.6 acres with a pre-cut driveway, level building areas at both the top and bottom of the property, and approximately 393 feet of creek frontage along two sides. Lot 10 offers 6.04 acres with an ideal building site tucked toward the back center of the property and approximately 878 feet of creek frontage. The possibilities are endless! Combine both parcels to create your own private mountain estate, or maintain them as two separate lots with the opportunity to build a home on each. With power, internet, and telephone available at the road, excellent cell service, and a serene wooded setting, much of the groundwork is already in place to bring your vision to life. Enjoy the tranquility of mountain living while remaining conveniently close to downtown Ellijay's charming shops, restaurants, and local attractions. With minimal restrictions, no short-term rentals, and an affordable HOA fee, this property offers the ideal setting for a full-time residence or peaceful mountain getaway. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own substantial acreage with abundant creek frontage in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains!

LOT 9-10 Abbott Mill Road, Ellijay

$238,000

436681 MLS

Fall for the setting as much as the homesite: mountain scenery, spectacular sunrise and sunset views, and the peaceful sound of the Coosawattee River flowing below. Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac in gated High River, this 3.19-acre property sits above the river at an elevation of more than 1,390 feet—a rare backdrop for a custom home. Bring your own builder and create a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a potential short-term rental, subject to applicable rules. High River offers resident access to Lake LeCroy, Mountaintown Creek, and the Coosawattee River, along with the river clubhouse and park at the confluence, community fire pits, picnic areas, parks, and scenic trails. Paved roads, underground utilities, community water, and high-speed fiber internet add convenience to the mountain setting. Just 10 minutes from downtown Ellijay and close to wineries, orchards, and outdoor recreation, this is an opportunity to build somewhere that feels connected to nature—and distinctly your own.

LT 267 River View Trail, Ellijay

$25,000

436674 MLS

Build your North Georgia mountain retreat on TWO BUILDABLE LOTS in the desirable Walnut Mountain community of Ellijay! Lots J349 and J350 are being SOLD TOGETHER but have NOT been combined, offering added flexibility for the new owner. Build on one lot and keep the second for additional privacy, or explore the possibility of building on each lot separately. Walnut Mountain is a gated mountain community known for its natural beauty, peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and impressive amenities, including a community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, lakes, hiking trails, and access to Turniptown Creek. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of mountain living while still being convenient to Downtown Ellijay, shopping, dining, wineries, apple orchards, hiking, and all the outdoor recreation the North Georgia Mountains have to offer. Whether you're planning a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or future investment, these two buildable lots provide plenty of possibilities. Bring your builder and start planning your place in the North Georgia Mountains!

J349 Mountainview Court, Ellijay

$12,500

436669 MLS

Imagine creating your own place in the North Georgia mountains, tucked among the trees with the amenities of one of Ellijay's most established communities right outside your door. This wooded homesite in Coosawattee River Resort offers just over an acre to bring your plans to life, with the natural setting and privacy that make mountain living feel like an escape. Some slope adds to the character of the property, while public water, electricity, and internet availability help put a few of the building essentials within reach. Beyond your own piece of the mountains, life in Coosawattee comes with plenty to enjoy. Spend summer days by the pool, head to the river for an afternoon by the water, fit in a game of pickleball or tennis, or take advantage of the fitness center, parks, fishing, and other community amenities. When you're ready to venture beyond the gates, downtown Ellijay and all the restaurants, shops, wineries, orchards, hiking, and outdoor adventures of North Georgia are within easy reach. Whether you're dreaming of a full-time home, weekend getaway, or simply a place of your own in the mountains, this is an opportunity to start with the land and make the rest entirely yours.

Lot 3234 Eagle Mountain, Ellijay

$220,000

436647 MLS

PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ELLIJAY! Discover the possibilities offered by this approximately 1.45-acre property at 75 Hospital Circle, ideally positioned in a highly convenient and growing area of Gilmer County. Currently zoned R-2 High Density Residential with public water available, this property offers exciting potential for a developer or investor looking toward the future. With the establishment of public sewer, the property could potentially pursue rezoning to R-4 Residential Multi-Family Medium Density, allowing a maximum of 8 units, or R-5 Residential Multi-Family High Density, allowing a maximum of 10 units, subject to applicable zoning, sewer availability and governmental approvals. The property is currently located in unincorporated Gilmer County, with the possibility of future annexation into the City of Ellijay if advantageous and approved. Location adds tremendous appeal—convenient to Gilmer High School, Mountain View Elementary School, medical facilities, shopping, restaurants, and Downtown Ellijay. Situated in the heart of Georgia's beautiful Apple Country and home of the popular Georgia Apple Festival, Ellijay continues to attract residents, visitors and investment. An existing structure (Storage Building) is located on the property; however, the real opportunity here is in the land, location and future development potential. Approximately 1.45 acres with public water and multiple possibilities—bring your plans and explore what 75 Hospital Circle could become. Buyer/developer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, unit density, sewer availability, annexation and rezoning possibilities with the appropriate governmental authorities.

75 Hospital Circle, Ellijay

$2,293,500

436631 MLS

An exceptional offering in the North Georgia mountains, this is a property few will ever have the opportunity to own. Set along Old Bucktown Road and bordering over 10,000 acres of protected U.S. National Forest, the setting is defined by privacy, scale, and enduring natural beauty. With approximately 5,000 feet of frontage on Tickanetley Creek—a renowned trout stream—the property offers a rare combination of powerful water presence and year-round mountain views. Rolling pastures, some already fenced, create a landscape equally suited for a refined private estate, equestrian use, or a legacy retreat. An original homeplace rests near a spring-fed branch beneath mature hardwoods and rare American Chestnut trees, adding a sense of history and authenticity to the land. The true value lies in the setting itself—an irreplaceable canvas for those seeking something meaningful and lasting. Located near Springer Mountain, at the southern gateway to the Appalachian Trail, this property represents a unique convergence of natural significance, privacy, and scale. Properties of this caliber—offering substantial acreage, protected boundaries, significant water frontage, and long-range views—are seldom available. This is not simply land, but a generational holding for the discerning buyer. Seller financing available with 20% down.

228 Holly Branch Drive, Ellijay

$70,000

436627 MLS

RARE FIND Electric and well in place on this flat Creekfront (Talona Creek beginning) almost 1 acre piece of UNRESTRICTED land! Build your home or park your RV. Live close to town (9 minutes from Ingles/Walmart) nearby wineries, hiking trails and all the charm Ellijay has to offer. Old septic on the property seller doesn't know if usable/repairable.

Tr 4 Ikes Circle, Ellijay

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