Listing Provided By Celine Higgins Evans with Simply List, 470-309-1545
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398 Dowel Circle
Ellijay, GA 30540
$449,900
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sq ft
- 2,262
- Price per sq ft
- $199
- Year built
- 2017
- Lot
- 2.37 acres
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.
- Listed
- Oct 23, 2026
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2026, 7:41 PM ET
- Property type
- Residential, Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Big Buck Mountain
- FMLS #
- 7858793
- County
- Gilmer - GA
Interior
- Interior features
- Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Factory Built, Gas Log, Insert
- Basement
- Daylight, Finished, Finished Bath, Full, Interior Entry
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Heating
- Propane, Zoned
- Laundry
- In Hall, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Kitchen
- Cabinets Stain, Country Kitchen, Laminate Counters, View to Family Room
- Primary bathroom
- Bidet, Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
- Levels
- Two
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Accessibility features
- None
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Exterior
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Gas Grill
- Patio and porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Construction materials
- Cement Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Fencing
- None
- Pool features
- None
- Private pool
- No
- Spa
- Private
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Waterfront
- None
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Lot & parking
- Lot size (acres)
- 2.37
- Lot dimensions
- x
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Mountain Frontage, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
- Parking
- Driveway
- Total parking spaces
- 5
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Private, Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Water Available
- Electric
- 110 Volts
- Energy efficiency
- Appliances
HOA & taxes
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- 125
- Association fee frequency
- Annually
- Association fee includes
- Maintenance Grounds
- Annual tax amount
- 2361
- Tax year
- 2025
Schools & community
- Elementary school
- Gilmer - Other
- Middle school
- Gilmer - Other
- High school
- Gilmer - Other
- Subdivision
- Big Buck Mountain
- County
- Gilmer - GA
- Community features
- Community Dock, Fishing, Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Street Lights
Construction
- Architectural style
- Cabin, Country, Traditional
- Year built
- 2017
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Condition
- Resale
- Building area (total)
- 2262
- Above-grade finished area
- 1430
- Below-grade finished area
- 832
Location
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