1881 John Smith Road E, Blairsville, GA 30512

$775,000

Nestled on 8+ private acres along a quiet country road in the North Georgia Mountains, this rare Blairsville property offers peaceful mountain living, gorgeous front porch views, and exceptional future development potential. Custom built by the original owners, this rustic mountain retreat was thoughtfully designed to embrace the surrounding natural… Read More beauty while offering flexibility for full-time living, a private weekend getaway, family compound, or strategic investment opportunity with future development potential. The mountain home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a desirable primary suite on the main level with private deck access and full bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom and are complemented by a spacious bonus room ideal for additional sleeping space, office, media room, or recreation area. Designed for mountain entertaining, the spacious kitchen and dining area are anchored by a dramatic dual-sided gas log fireplace shared with the soaring two-story great room filled with natural light. The kitchen also offers a generous pantry and dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer hookups. Freshly repainted decks, porches, and window trim enhance the home's move-in-ready appeal and mountain charm throughout. The partially finished basement is already wired and includes a full bathroom, offering tremendous opportunity for future expansion and customization to the new owner's vision. Whether transformed into additional living space, recreation area, guest suite, workshop, or mountain retreat lounge, the groundwork is already in place. Outdoor features include expansive covered parking, two storage sheds, propane service, fenced yard space for pets, a small creek, and a natural spring running through the property, further enhancing the peaceful mountain setting. Multiple outdoor living spaces create the perfect setting for enjoying peaceful mornings, cool mountain evenings, and the surrounding natural beauty from the expansive covered front porch and decks. For investors, builders, or developers, the acreage presents exceptional long-term upside with potential future homesite opportunities following county review and approvals. Properties combining usable acreage, privacy, infrastructure, mountain charm, water features, and future flexibility this close to downtown Blairsville and Lake Nottely are becoming increasingly difficult to find. A rare North Georgia mountain opportunity offering lifestyle, land, privacy, craftsmanship, and future potential all in one property. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,948

Lot Size

8.62 Acres

Year Built

1998

MLS Number

10762013

30 Days Snapshot Of 30512

$526k

-22%

(avg) sold price

+133%

homes sold

-23%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Accessible Kitchen

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven (Wall)

Basement

Bath Finished, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial

Building

1,948 finished sqft above grade, 1,274 unfinished sqft below grade, 1,948 total finished sqft, Built in 1998, Country/Rustic, Log, Wood Siding, Two, Cabin

Community

None

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned

Exterior Features

Deck, Porch

Fence

Back Yard, Fenced

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Wood Burning Stove

Floors

Hardwood

Water Features

Water body: None, Creek

Heating

Propane, Zoned

Home Owner's Association

None

Interior Features

Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Roommate Plan, Soaking Tub, Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)

Kitchen

Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters

Laundry

In Kitchen

Lot

Leased Land: No, 8.62 acres, Level, Partially Wooded, Wooded

Parking

Carport, Kitchen Level, Side/Rear Entrance

Property

No Common Walls, Shed(s), Resale, Single Family Residence, Mountain(s)

Security Features

Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Annual Amount: $2,369, Year: 2025

Utilities

220 Volts, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available, Public

Windows

Double Pane Windows

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