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$320,000

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,366 sqft

278 N Lake Drive, Ellijay, GA 30536

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Priced about $335,613 (51%) below comparable homes. Estimated market value $655,613, based on 5 comparable homes nearby.

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About this home

Nestled in the serene setting of Ellijay, GA, this charming house at 278 N Lake Dr accords a welcoming retreat on a 0.41-acre lot. With a spacious living area of 2304 square feet, this home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. The exterior of the house is complemented by a natural wooded backdrop, enhancing the…

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List price: $320,000

$317K–$319K

70% to 90% chance of a winning offer

Just under asking — competitive when the home is fresh.

117 days on market — sitting listings negotiate. A moderate offer here does more than these odds suggest.

Balanced-market odds from list price and typical winning offers — your agent tunes this to the street. Ask a Veribas agent before you commit a number.

Fix & flip numbers

Renovated homes like this one sold for about $408,544 nearby: the median price per square foot of 4 renovated sales within 1 mile in the last 18 months. Change any number to run your own deal.

Rehab scope

Kitchen, baths, floors, paint, some systems

Purchase price70% rule max: $179,511After-repair valueRehab budget$45/sqftMonths held

After-repair value$408,544

Purchase price−$320,000

Rehab−$106,470

Buying costs (2%)−$6,400

Holding, 6 mo (loan, taxes, insurance, utilities)−$25,588

Selling costs (8% of ARV)−$32,684

Estimated profit−$82,598

$458,458 all-in · -18% return on cost

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Investor figures are automated estimates, not an appraisal or an offer of financing. The after-repair value is the median price per square foot of renovated homes that sold nearby in the last 18 months, applied to this home’s size; rehab and holding costs are typical budgets, not a contractor’s bid. Walk the home with a contractor and confirm the comps with your agent before you offer.

Home facts

Interior17

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Propane

LaundryIn Basement, Laundry Closet

BasementBath Finished, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry

Bedrooms3

FeaturesHigh Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

FlooringCarpet, Wood

Bathrooms3

Appliances

Payment calculator

$2,298/mo

Principal, interest & taxes · $4,671/mo with home insurance and HOA

Principal & interest$1,978

Property taxes$320

Home insurance$93

HOA$2,280

Down payment$32,000 (10%)

Interest rate7.320%

Starts at today’s national average for a 30-year fixed, 7.32% (week of Oct 22). Not an APR or a loan offer. Estimates only — taxes at 1.2%/yr and insurance at 0.35%/yr of price. Get exact terms from a lender via pre-qualification.

Assumable loan?

If the seller has an FHA, VA or USDA mortgage, you may be able to take it over and keep their rate, often far below today’s. This listing doesn’t say. Ask, and a Veribas agent will check the seller’s loan and tell you the rate, the balance and what you’d need down.

Down payment assistance

Middle-income census tract 13123080100 · Gilmer County · FFIEC 2026

Georgia Dream down payment assistance

Up to $10,000 or 5% of the price · Deferred loan (0% — repaid on sale, refinance or payoff)

For down payment. First-time buyers only. 640+ credit score. Ends Dec 31, 2026.

The State of Georgia's program (Georgia DCA), offered through Southeast Mortgage. A 0% second mortgage with no monthly payment covers 5% of the price up to $10,000 (6% up to $12,500 for nurses, educators, public protectors and households with a disabled member); repaid when you sell, refinance or move out. First-time buyers (no home in 3 years; waived in targeted areas and for veterans), household income and price limits by county, 640+ credit, $1,000 of your own money, homebuyer education. Source: dca.georgia.gov and southeastmortgage.com/uga (checked 2026-09-24).

Chenoa Fund down payment assistance

5% of the price · Forgivable loan (forgiven after a set time in the home)

For down payment. 600+ credit score. Ends Dec 31, 2026.