Welcome to the Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina Mountains! Thank you for picking up a copy of the Georgia/ North Carolina Mountains & Lakes Regional Guide featuring properties throughout our majestic mountains.
Our area offers an array of events, great shopping and dining experiences, outdoor fun on the many hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, golf courses, scenic drives and tours, wineries and breweries and so much more. Please visit our local Chambers of Commerce for a comprehensive list of happenings, festivals, local events and activities in the coming year.
All are listed here in our magazine (Fannin, Gilmer, Towns, and Union counties in Georgia as well as Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina).
As you search for that perfect property, we want to encourage you to choose a REALTOR® to represent you, whether you are buying or selling real estate. Not every real estate agent can say they are a REALTOR®. REALTORS® are professional agents who are bound to a strict code of ethics. REALTORS® are licensed agents who work as residential and commercial brokers, salespeople, property managers and consultants. REALTORS® work for you!
Sincerely, Teesha Morgan, 2025 President of the Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®
This photo and cover photo courtesy of Cheryl Ritzel at Focused Camera™.
For all your lake and mountain life real estate inquiries, please Laura Van Rensburg at 828.591.7868 or 305.333.6100. And, be sure to check out my new listing, co-listed with Barbara Thomas, in the Smokerise Community at 7 Lakeview Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 MLS# RR414521. Long range Lake Chatuge and mountain views; Priced to sell at $648K!
Laura Van Rensburg Associate Broker Coldwell Banker High Country
O: (706) 896-3132 | M: (828) 591-7868 430 N. Main Street | Hiawassee, GA, 30546 laura@cbhighcountry.com | lauravanrensburg.com License #: 352027
Dream Mountain Home in Blue Ridge/Blairsville with year-round, long-range views. Set on 1 acre in a quiet gated community with breathtaking vistas from all main areas and 3 master suites. Includes 2 fireplaces, fenced yard, generator, 3 covered porches, large side yard, acacia hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceilings, and a kitchen with new stainless appliances, wood cabinets, and stone countertops. Spacious loft with mountain views—ideal as an office, gym, library, game room, or bunk room. Hardi-siding offers wood look with low maintenance. No gravel or steep roads—luxury, convenience, and nature in one.
THIS 3BR/2.5BA CABIN is 1,820 SF & sits on 4.24 AC of private wooded land w/ year-round mountain views & all-paved access. Main level has the KIT, 1BR/1BA & a great room consisting of the living room & dining area. Upstairs is the master suite, w/ loft area & master BR balcony has a year-round view. The terrace level has a bonus room & game room area, 1BR/1BA. On the terrace porch you will find a hot tub overlooking the back yard & fire pit! Almost entirely furnished & has been on a successful rental program. MLS 412684. $649,000
THIS 2,940 SF 3BR/3BA BRAND NEW home has 100+ ft of FRONTAGE ON LAKE NOTTELY & IS READY FOR OCCUPANCY!! With a large second-floor loft & an extra HUGE bonus room in the basement. With 2 queen beds in the loft, this home will comfortably sleep 12 people. TVA Dock Permit in place. Located less than 4 miles from Blairsville, this home has all-paved access from town. No restrictions, so STRs are allowed! Don’t wait to start enjoying the Lake Life! MLS 412605. $995,000
3BR/2.5BA traditional style home in the Buckhorn Estates community. The main floor has the master suite & half bath, along with the LR, KIT, laundry room & entrance from the attached 2-bay garage. The unfinished basement is close to full size, already stubbed for a
25.35-ACRE TRACT w/ 380+ ft of frontage on the Chattahoochee River & just 15 minutes from Cleveland & less than 90 minutes from Atlanta. Large wooden deck overlooking the river, as well as a small branch/ stream that flows along one border. Much of the acreage is a private natural forest, complemented by open areas of clear, grassy, & gently rolling terrain. This unrestricted acreage provides several potential building sites, making it a great option for a family compound, investment opportunity, or even as a nature reserve. MLS 413154. $749,000
500-1200 SF. MLS 410058. $105,000
1.40-ACRE LOT w/ 150+ ft of Hemptown Creek frontage, all-paved access & flat, gentle grassed land that is almost entirely clear. The bramble-free shoreline of the creek is ready to be enjoyed! The gently rushing water flows beneath two bridges adjoining the lot. En route (and within walking distance from the property) you will pass the historic Mineral Bluff Depot. The track leading to the depot passes on the other side of the lot’s creek frontage, but it is rarely active. Only 5 miles away from Lake Blue Ridge! MLS 414322. $150,000
1.87AC WOODED LOT in Nature’s Courtyard, w/ paved roads & a community lake. The lot is fairly steep at the road, although there is a spot to cut in an a driveway, but the terrain becomes very gentle & level higher up, where you also have year-round mountain views that could be made even more scenic w/ clearing. Even without clearing, in winter there will be lovely seasonal views. MLS 403923. $40,900
THIS INCREDIBLE 46.40-ACRE TRACT of riverfront land boasts 1,030 feet of frontage on the majestic Chattahoochee River and is located just 15 minutes from Cleveland & less than 90 minutes from Atlanta. Features a blend of private natural forests & open areas with clear, grassy, & gently rolling terrain. This unrestricted acreage provides several potential building sites, making it a great option for a large family compound or an investment opportunity (depending on your plans), or even as a nature reserve set aside for camping & outdoor activities. MLS 413153. $1,270,000
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also offers several public amenities: the 8-acre Whitepath Lake, the 18-hole Whitepath Golf Course & a walking park along the banks of the
COMPRISED OF TWO LOTS (21 & 22), these 7.07 acres in the gated community of Highland Park have it all -- gentle terrain, Brackett Creek frontage, long range views of Lake Nottely & Appalachian mountains. Close to Downtown Blairsville w/ road frontage from Eastridge Ct & Pat Colwell Rd, providing easy access to Hwy 515. STR’s allowed with a minimum of 5-day rental. MLS 412198. $58,000
1.29 ACRES of private wooded land in the N. GA Mtns. Paved road access & frontage w/ level, gentle sloping terrain & seasonal mtn views. In the gated community of Mountain Creek Hollow. Amenities include a pavilion & picnic area beside scenic frontage on Fausett Creek. Closer to the lot is a community garden w/ paved walking trail, a small pond & water wheel. MLS 411653. $34,000
THIS 2BR/1BA CABIN in Walnut Mountain is 1200 SF of charming mountain living surrounded by beautiful forest. The LR features a vented wood burning FP. The full basement is finished, w/ a family / game room & numerous closets. The covered patio has a hot tub & the main level deck has a table for outdoor dining, w/ a view of the stream. There is a trail that leads to a sitting area, also w/ a view of the stream, which is guarded by a (mostly) friendly Bigfoot. MLS 413610. $410,000
1.21 AC wooded & private lot w/ all-paved road frontage in Buckhorn Estates & already has a Level 3 Soil Test. W/ all-paved access, high-speed internet, cable TV & low HOA fees, this subdivision
Ellijay River. MLS 409741. $28,000
BA, very spacious w/ tons of potential! Both the front & back of the house feature covered porches. MLS 411799. $494,000
3.35 AC PROPERTY (consisting of 2 lots) has easy-access road frontage on Pine Lane, with mostly level or gentle wooded terrain from which to choose a potential build site for your new home. The Creek Stone neighborhood (which has community water) offers secluded country living, but is still close enough to GA-60 N to provide prompt access to Mineral Bluff or Blue Ridge. MLS 326006. $54,000
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SPACIOUS 3/3 CABIN STYLE HOME, nice mix of wood ceilings, floors & walls. High ceilings in Great Room w/beautiful stacked stone cozy FP, open to the Dining area & KIT. All 3 floors have a BR/BA each level. Lower level has lg Family Room, opens out to cov’d patios. Cov’d wrap deck/porch off the GR. Near Lake Nottely & Marina, public access for boating & fishing. No restrictions or HOA fees. $424,900. O414594JS. NEAR LAKE NOTTELY
CUSTOM BUILT CREEKFRONT HOME NEAR CLAYTON! This lovely 2/2, all one level home features open plan, vaulted ceiling, nice Kit w/pantry & quartz counters, LR & split BR plan. Screened 10x40 porch creekfront. $369,900. S413637GW.
you can grill, entertain & enjoy the outdoors. $315,000. W413695ZP.
IMMACULATE 2ND FLOOR 3/2 CONDO IN KINGWOOD GOLF RESORT! With 2000+ SF of space, numerous updates, low utility costs + no maintenance, it’s a
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CORNER 3/2 CONDO AT KINGWOOD GOLF RESORT, welcome to your dream home! Cozy woodburning FP, sunken LR invites open feeling w/see-thru railing, spacious primary BR, screened porch for views.
COZY 3/2.5 HOME ON QUIET STREET OFF THE MAIN Street in Cleveland. Live right in town, minimal noise & no disturbed view. Lg deck leads into fenced backyard where
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220 COLD BRANCH LANE | HAYESVILLE | $480,000 | MLS 409598 | 2BR | 2BA RUSTIC RETREAT EXPANSIVE OUTDOOR LIVING | BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS | WRAP AROUND DECK COVERED PORCHES | CATHEDRAL CEILINGS | STACKED BLOCK GAS LOG FP | SPECTACULAR WINDOWS VERSATILE LOFT | FINISHED BASEMENT
Crystal Mountain Paradise
Pond, utilities, paved road. Crystal Mountain trail to commons and falls
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Mountain Cove Estates
Mountain Cove Estates is a Private prime subdivision development of unparalleled privacy & pristine natural surroundings. This 51.59-acre subdivision features 7 building lots; 3 w/ long range views, 2 w/ water views, 1 w/ a mountain view & 4 w/ USNF Frontage. The 8th lot is the common area w/ a 1-acre pond, 2 other small ponds & waterfalls at each one. The common area also includes a 70 X 30 Barn, a Pavilion overlooking ponds & a stone BBQ grill & firepit, perfect for outdoor relaxation & recreation. (Lot 5 includes a small fishing hut & firepit too). Feeding the ponds is Briar Creek, a natural Spring water fall that is just off the property & leads to a short adventure walk up to connect to the Benton MacKaye Trail. All the pre work is completed, underground pre-installed electric, approved subdivision roads, Gilmer approved lots & so much more. Conveniently located less than 10 miles from town, 1 mile off 515 & in Cherry Log. This is Ideal for a private estate development or resale of individual lots. With flexible opportunities for both personal enjoyment & investment this. Appointment Required. MLS 405213. $1,800,000
Wiseley Real Estate Solutions Ellijay
Wood Floors On Main
• Fully Finished Basement • Ample Storage Throughout
• 10-Speaker Music System • Paved Driveway
• Electric Car Charger Wiring • Private, Secluded Lot
• $949,999 • MLS 414219
• 487 Hillsdale Drive • Ellijay • Charming Mountaintown Creek Retreat • Furnished & Turnkey • 3BR/2.5BA Cabin • Open-Concept • Stone Wood-Burning FP • Wet Bar/Coffee Station • Wood Ceilings • Luxury Vinyl Flooring • Granite C-tops In KIT & BAs • Finished Basement • Unfinished 560 SF Space • Covered Porches
• Hot Tub • Year-Round Walkable Access To Mountaintown Creek • Private & Conveniently Located • Metal Roof • Well-Maintained Interior • Active Airnb History • $589,000 • MLS 413712
• 122 Acadia Drive • Ellijay • Completely Remodeled Country Modern Farmhouse • 2BR/2.5BA • Coosawattee River Resort
• Living Area w/ Cozy FP • Eat-In KIT w/ Modern Appliances • Luxury Vinyl Floors • Stylishly Tiled BAs • Fully Finished Basement • Metal Roof • Large Yard w/ Firepit Area • Plenty Of Wildlife To Watch • Ample Parking • 25X27 Two Car Foam Insulated Garage • Partial Wrap Around Porch • Patio • Firepit Area • Short Term Rentals Permitted • $469,000 • MLS 412810
• 227 Rose Ray Road • Ellijay
• Like-New 4BR/2BA Manufactured Home
• 0.75 Acre • Permanent Foundation
• Move-In Ready • 1,824
TUCKED AWAY WITH GREAT VIEWS FROM BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER LEVELS this sweet mountain getaway offers a light, bright main with its wall of windows across the living, kitchen, dining, central fireplace and adjoining guest bath! Upstairs you’ll find 2 large bedrooms again with lots of windows for the great daytime views and star filled nights, each with its own bath! Amazing deck spaces, both covered and uncovered, to soak in the natural surroundings including the recently built 20’ x 20’ open deck! This seller has taken incredible care of the property and spared no expense on updates in 2016! A new roof, water heater, Pella operable windows, all appliances, flooring throughout AND heat pump! You’ll love the 2 sheds for yard tools or basic storage, including food in the extra freezer! Gardening your thing? This Master Gardener has created many opportunities between full sun raised beds, rock edged gardens and a stone patio with firepit for shade gardening. No steep climb and convenient to all the area has to offer like historic downtown Hayesville with its shops and restaurants, music on the square, parade celebrations, Lake Chatuge and wonderful trails for biking or hiking! Or relax on the deck with your next great read! Ready for its new chapter!! MLS 413746 $375,000
An Angler’s Paradise. 4BDRM/3.5BA, 3-level fully finished Hiwassee Riverfront Chalet style home on 10 plus acres with over 1000 ft. frontage to centerline of the Hiwassee River in Hayesville-Clay Cty. NC. “BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE CAROLINAS” Come listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock your soul. A fabulous family or corporate retreat or investment development parcels consisting of 6 lots totaling 10 plus acres. Located between the towns of Hayesville and Murphy,NC in the Fires Creek Wilderness area of the Nantahala Nat’l Forest & Black Bear Sanctuary are just a stone’s throw away. Close to John C. Campbell Folk Art School, Valley River Cherokee Indian Casino,Western NC regional airport & hospital with easy access to daily services of shopping,USFS,Lake Chatuge & Lake Hiwassee. Bold DNR stocked and wild trout streams. Trophy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming without leaving your front yard. What else could you ask for? Exceptionally maintained by current family owners. Truly unique & magical. MLS#407883 $1,997,000.
& springs. Approved for 4BR Septic System. MLS#404031 $239,500
Lot 59 Highland Trace. Lake Chatuge & long-range multi-layered mtn. views. 2.25 acs. with 4BR septic drain-field installed with city water connections, paved roads, underground utilities. Great sunset view lot from this upscale development of Dan Knob. MLS#412710 $165,000
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Lot 50 Broken Arrow. Lake Chatuge & Big Mtn.Views from this high elevation 6.05 ac. estate size parcel multi-layered long range, underground utilities, city water, upscale development, large timber, rock outcroppings, small stream
Lot 53 Highland Trace. Lake Chatuge & Big Mtn.Views from this high elevation 2.88 acre parcel. End of road privacy. Sweeping views of lake & long range multi-layered ridge lines. Underground utilities, city water, upscale development, mature timber, rock-boulder outcroppings. Approved for 3BR Septic System. MLS#404032 $129,900
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Best commercial spot in town! Corner lot on the Historic Hayesville Town Square. The space lends itself to retail, office or restaurant space, it’s currently leased through July, 2026. Huge display windows in the front and fabulous curb appeal! Handicapped accessible, with office spaces, kitchen area and a restroom. MLS 412931. $378,000.
This 2/2 with a split bedroom plan is located close to town and in an established neighborhood. All one level and features a screened in porch to enjoy the lake and mountain views! Lake access to launch a kayak or canoe and a community swimming dock. Paved roads, street lights and common area with picnic tables and grills to enjoy the lake with family and friends. Don’t miss this one! MLS 409559. $335,000.
Creekfront Living in NC! Furnished 3 BR/2.5 BA creek-front home on 1.17 acres, perfect for a vacation retreat, investment, or primary residence. Features include a stacked-stone fireplace, spacious living areas, and a large deck with panoramic mountain views. Enjoy the tranquil creek at the back of the property. MLS# 405284 $5 555,000
and possibilities. MLS# 412604 $16,500
creekfront living in this 3 BR/3 BA home near Murphy, NC and eastern TN. Wraparound porch, detached garage and picnic gazebo with firepit, this is the perfect home for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of the NC/TN mountains. MLS# 4 414592 $7 775,000
Lot in Walnut Mountain! Th is lot offer s stunning na tural beauty year-round, with lush hardwoods providing shade in summer and vibrant fall colors . Walnut Mtn is a beautiful community with many amenities MLS# 409466 $1 15 000
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floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the home with natural light & frame the stunning forest views. High-end finishes flow throughout & each of the 3 king master suites (including two on the main level) features its own private en-suite BA. A 4th BR includes 2 full beds, & a bunk room w/ twin bunks brings sleeping capacity to 12 guests. The entertainment-ready lower level includes a wet bar, beverage cooler, fireplace & game room w/ pool table; direct walk-out access to the expansive outdoor patio. Enjoy the fresh mountain air from 2 large covered decks, unwind in the 6-person hot tub, gather around the outdoor fire pit, or cozy up to any of the 3 indoor fireplaces. (Fiber internet & a whole-house generator) Just 10–15 minutes from downtown Ellijay & 25 minutes to Downtown Blue Ridge. With approx. $80K in rental income in 2024, this is an ideal opportunity for personal enjoyment & fantastic investment. (An additional 3.08-acre lot is available for purchase for additional cost.) Located in Watersong, a thoughtfully developed mountain community w/ nature in mind. With the Bear Creek & Pinhoti Trailheads just 4 miles away, it’s an ideal basecamp for hiking & mtn biking enthusiasts. Trails within the community are being developed exclusively for residents & guests: there’s also access to catch-and-release fishing at the community bridge. $1,200,000. MLS 414291
WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM WATERFRONT RETREAT on the banks of Mountaintown Creek. Nestled in the private, gated enclave of Fish Tale Cove, this brand-new home is
A GRAHAM COUNTY GEM on the market for the first time in over 100 years. 1916 Upper Tuskeegee is a hidden oasis! Once a family estate, this property is nestled against the backdrop of mature trees, and a variety of land topography. The head of Upper Tuskeegee creek tumbles down one side. The old cabin is built of American Chestnut, harvested prior to the blight and could be reclaimed for a new cabin or storage building. The lower portion contains the old house and gentle land that could be cleared to once again grow a large family garden. The upper portion contains several potential home or building sites. If you’re looking for raw, unrestricted land, with a water source for your project or mountain living dreams, then come explore this wild oasis. MLS 151301. $299,900
MYSTIC RIDGE, MYSTIC FOREST AND MYSTIC RIVER of western NC is in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest, along the whitewater Nantahala River, and by Queens Lake. This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired custom-built home, on 9 very private acres, long range mountain views, adjoining the Nantahala National Forest! Lots of Windows, high tall ceilings, this home is amazing. Main house and detached guest studio (above oversized 3-car garage) This gated community’s amenities include a clubhouse and private island on the Nantahala River, a club/boathouse at Queens Lake, an equestrian center, pond & outdoor pavilion, astronomical observatory, there are a lot of hiking trails, UTV & ATV are welcome. Let Nature begin, Queens lake at foot of development. Let your next adventure begin here! $1,200,000
or family get-a-way. The location is in gated community of Nantahala Shores. Great opportunity at a great price. Call listing agent for showing instructions.
REMARKABLE VIEWS from this 3 level chalet style with each level having sleeping area and living spaces. This home located in the beautiful Nantahala area. Located less than 2 miles to Lake Nantahala the most pristine lake in the southeast! Home is being sold fully furnished with high end furnishings! $499,000
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ONLY TWO LOTS LEFT! MIXED USE MULTI-LOT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. RESTAURANT, RETAIL, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME / APARTMENT, HOTEL (ETC...) USE DEVELOPMENT ON GRAVITY FLOW SANITARY SEWER! The University of North Georgia has built a stand alone TRI-STATE Campus on 10 Acres! Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Campground opened a 96 Camp Site / Cabin Rental Facility located on the Trout Rich Toccoa River! All Utilities Incl. Water, Sewer, Fiber Optic. Lot 3 - MLS 323639 - $674,900. Lot 4 - MLS 323640 - $674,900
BLUE RIDGE HEIGHTS. Paved road frontage to this 10.84 acre tract. Bring your builder and build multiple homes on these LONG RANGE VIEW LOTS!! Easy access in Blue Ridge! MLS 312721. $299,900
BLUE RIDGE - 2ND STREET. This 0.96 acre tract is zoned commercial (C-1), with gravity flow sanitary sewer, Public water, Power! Gentle topography. Ideal Commercial building site. There is a well located on the property circled in survey ribbon. MLS 316436. $1,500,000
Blue Ridge. Commercial Lot. 11.52 Acres. Public
Lisa Baxter
Sr. Loan O cer
NMLS #607580 GA #37301
Cell: 706.994.0215
O ce: 706.487.8001
Email: lisa.baxter@swbc.com
Rebecca L. King
Branch Manager
Teresa Lockaby
Sr. Loan O cer
NMLS #473788 GA #43343
Cell: 706.970.0603
O ce: 706.487.8002
Email: teresa.lockaby@swbc.com
NMLS #607568 GA #43862
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MLS #414540-Hard to find setting only minutes from town! Three bedroom, 2 bath home on a premier stocked trout stream. Gentle 1.65 acre lot with frontage on creek as well as frontage on a fast flowing branch. Well
MLS #328104-This is a rare minimally restricted 6.45 acre property where camping is permitted and you would not mind building your vacation or retirement home - location, location, location! No association and no HOA fees. Each parcel has a prime Mountain View site, with control of view. Access road to each site, underground power. BRMEMC fiber optic available. $97,500.
