
Land for Sale in Ellijay, Georgia
Flagpole Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
Positioned in the storied foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes north of historic downtown Ellijay, this 79.8± acre contiguous holding represents an increasingly scarce land asset in the North Georgia highlands. Held under uninterrupted single-family stewardship for well over four decades, the property remains in an undisturbed, primitive recreational state--anchored by an unharvested timber hardwood forest and high knolls commanding expansive, multi-layered mountain views.
While functioning as an uncompromised family retreat or recreational reserve, the tract possesses an exceptional commercial and investment dimension. Unincorporated Gilmer County has matured into one of the premier mountain vacation and eco-tourism corridors in the Southeast, fueled by year-round demand from Atlanta, Chattanooga, and beyond. Located directly along the Flagpole Road short-term rental (STR) corridor, the property's dramatic topography yields multiple natural ridge benches and secluded home sites. This layout allows for low-density luxury chalets, a high-end cabin compound, or a private boutique hospitality enclave where every build site enjoys total visual seclusion and protected view sheds.
Whether viewed through the lens of a long-term conservation and timber asset, a generational family compound, or a carefully staged vacation rental development, this 80-acre holding presents an irreplaceable canvas in Georgia's apple and wine country. Location & Regional Synergy
The Heart of Apple & Wine Country: Minutes from the historic brick-paved square of Ellijay--renowned for its boutique dining, antique shops, thriving craft breweries, and world-class heritage apple orchards and vineyards.
Blue Ridge & Mountain Towns: Located a short, scenic drive south of Blue Ridge, Georgia, offering Lake Blue Ridge access, fine dining, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and upscale mountain hospitality.
- Listed by Stephen Davenport Jr, (423) 364-2092, The Wings Group
Location
- Street address
- Flagpole Rd
- County
- Gilmer County
- Zip code
- 30540
- Elevation
- 1,919 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 79.8 acres
- Zoning
- A-1
- Access
- Public road
- MLS #
- REALTRACS 3634764
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $2,861
Parcels
- 3077 012
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Financing
- Conventional
- Possession
- Close of Escrow
Lot
- Size Source
- Agent Calculated
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Asphalt, Gravel
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Features
- Private, Views, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- None
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Ellijay Elementary School | Elementary |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Middle |
| Gilmer High School | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | New listing | $949,000 | — | REALTRACS |




















