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240 Old Highway 5 S, Ellijay, GA, 30540

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$267,290
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$2,103/moest. monthly cost
$84,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

*This property sells at auction and price shown is just the county tax value and has no bearing on sale price. 21 Mini-storage units, Rental Home, and Mobile Home | Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA Absolute Auction Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:01 pm - Auction Site: The Exchange at 232 - 232 Glenn Milner Blvd, Rome, GA Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA Income-Producing Property Property located at 240 S Old Hwy 5 Brick Rental Home - Mobile Home - 21 Mini-Storage Units - 1± Acre High-Traffic Lot Dempsey Auction is proud to present this outstanding income-producing property located at 240 S Old Hwy 5 in Ellijay, Georgia. Situated on a 1±-acre high-traffic lot convenient to downtown Ellijay, this property offers multiple income streams and excellent visibility in one of North Georgia's most desirable mountain communities. The property is improved with a brick rental home, a mobile home, and 21 mini-storage units, providing a rare combination of residential rental income and storage-unit revenue on one convenient site. With its location along South Old Hwy 5, the property benefits from strong accessibility and exposure, making it well-suited for continued investment use or future redevelopment potential. Located just minutes from downtown Ellijay, shopping, restaurants, schools, and area amenities, this property is positioned in a growing market known for tourism, outdoor recreation, and steady residential demand. Ellijay's popularity as a mountain getaway and full-time living destination further enhances the long-term appeal of this investment opportunity. Whether you are looking to expand your rental portfolio, acquire a mixed-income property, or secure a high-visibility commercial/residential site in Gilmer County, this offering presents an excellent opportunity with established improvements already in place. THIS PROPERTY IS SELLING AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION, REGARDLESS OF PRICE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! SALE SITE: Property to be SOLD in conjunction with other parcels at The Exchange, located at 232 Glenn Milner Blvd in Rome, GA. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid to determine the contract price. A 10% down payment is required on the day of sale, with the balance due at closing. All sales must be closed within 30 days of the auction date. LIVE/ONLINE BIDDING: This auction will be conducted in a Live/Simulcast format, giving bidders the flexibility to participate in person at The Exchange or online, whichever is most convenient. CLOSING: ALL SALES TO CLOSE ON OR BEFORE 30 DAYS FROM SALE DATE-NO EXCEPTIONS. BROKER PARTICIPATION: Licensed brokers and agents are welcome. Dempsey Auction Co. will pay a referral commission to any broker representing a client who successfully closes on the property. Please contact our office for registration guidelines and full details. For plats, brochures, or further sales information on this auction, call our office.

Getting Around

9
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
22
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
8/10
7/10
Gilmer High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Area: 0

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 0

Heating

  • Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3067A 007
  • Lease amount: 0
  • Special condition: Absolute Auction,Auction

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Tornado
Hail
Inland Flooding
Landslide
Strong Wind
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,351$16,212
Home Insurance *$112$1,344
Property Taxes $421$5,052
Electricity $219$2,637
Total$2,103$25,236
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$72,102/yr
40% on housing$63,090/yr
45% on housing$56,080/yr

Georgia FAIR Plan Programs

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Georgia Underwriting Association - Coastal

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30540$211
Gilmer County$209

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30540
Gilmer County$279

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

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Price History

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AgentLou Dempsey
BrokerageDempsey Auction Company

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