398 Dowel Circle, Ellijay, GA 30540

About this home

Enjoy sunrise and sunset from this furnished mountain retreat at 398 Dowel Circle, with 395 Dowel Circle included in the sale. Set along the East and West lots of a ridgeline in Big Buck Mountain, this custom three bedroom, three bath home was built by local builder Terry Southern and is offered by its original owners. Wood interiors throughout create a warm cabin atmosphere. All three bedrooms feature east facing windows that welcome the morning light, with a bedroom and full bathroom on each floor and outdoor living spaces on every level. The main level features an open concept, two story living and dining area connected to the kitchen. A barn door closes off the bedroom hallway for added privacy. Step onto the open deck for morning coffee with sunrise views toward Ellijay and Blue Ridge, outdoor cooking with a house connected propane grill and Blackstone griddle, or summer evenings beneath the stars. Upstairs, a catwalk leads to the primary suite with a dual vanity and bidet. An office and crafting nook leads to a west facing balcony with views toward Chatsworth. The finished lower level includes game and media rooms, a sleeper sofa, a full bathroom, and a bedroom with full and twin bunk beds. The lower bedroom opens to a covered deck with a two person Japanese cedar soaking tub. Across the street, the included 1.31 acre lot at 395 Dowel Circle offers a pergola with a hanging swing, a firepit, and space for hammocks, creating an inviting setting for sunsets and s'mores. Used exclusively as a family getaway and never rented, this lightly used, diligently maintained retreat is sold fully furnished. Additional features include a tankless water heater and an existing well filter. The owners report iron rich well water and recommend additional filtration. Access includes approximately a 20 minute drive up the mountain on dirt and gravel roads. The roads are in great condition, but a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Buyers should plan for the mountain drive when scheduling a visit. Both properties are included in the offering, combining a distinctive mountain home with a separate sunset retreat.

How this list price compares in Ellijay

• List price is 17% below the Ellijay median list price of $539,950 (336 homes).
• Compared with 335 single-family homes in Ellijay: 17% below the median of $540,000.
• List price per square foot is 23% below the Ellijay median of $260/SF.
• 2 homes for sale in Big Buck Mountain.
• All 336 homes for sale in Ellijay, GA.
• 403 homes for sale in Gilmer County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active

Bedrooms

3

Full baths

3

Living area

2,262 SF

Lot size

2.37 acres

Year built

2017

Levels

Two

Main-level bedrooms

1

Parking

Driveway

Basement

Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry

Style

Cabin, Country, Traditional

Construction

Cement Siding

Roof

Metal

Flooring

Vinyl

Heating

Propane, Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Fireplaces

1

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer

Lot

Front Yard, Mountain Frontage, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded

Community

Community Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Street Lights

HOA

$125 annually

Annual tax

$2,361 (2025)

County

Gilmer

Assigned schools

• HighGilmer - Other
• MiddleGilmer - Other
• ElementaryGilmer - Other

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.