The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

The Mountain Life Real Estate Team Experience mountain Real Estate at a higher level!
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Whether moving your primary residence or searching for a second home, The Mountain Life Team knows the mountains of north Georgia and southern North Carolina. We service all of Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Clayton, Cleveland, Dahlonega, Ellijay, Hayesville, Jasper, and Murphy.

06/16/2026

There's a name on this property that doesn't show up on the MLS sheet.

The sellers' late father called it "Blue Heaven." He used to come down early — before the sun got high, when the mist still rolled across the Toccoa, when the only sound was the river and a couple of birds working the bank. He understood what this place was.

His sons have been the stewards since he passed. Now they're looking for the next family to walk these 18 acres at sunrise. The next people to keep what their father started.

📍 661 Toccoa River Forest Lane · Mineral Bluff, GA · $2,995,000

This is the first cut of a six-week story about a place that already has one. Follow along — the river will do most of the talking.

— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

MOUNTAIN LIFE THURSDAYTwo days out from Saturday's Open House — plus four homes in the "best value sweet spot" worth wal...
06/12/2026

MOUNTAIN LIFE THURSDAY

Two days out from Saturday's Open House — plus four homes in the "best value sweet spot" worth walking through today. And one of them comes with something rare in this market: a 3.75% assumable interest rate. Here's what's on 👇
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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 · 12:00–2:00 PM

📍 1925 Lakeview Summit Drive, Young Harris, GA · $835,900

Updated 3-bedroom home with year-round mountain AND Lake Chatuge views. Newly updated patio with a stone wood-burning fireplace and hot tub. Updated sunroom. Gas fireplace. Jetted-tub owner's suite. Lake Chatuge dock access. Under 5 miles to town.
No appointment needed — just stop in.
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HOMES UNDER $500K — TODAY'S 4 PICKS
Thursday's tier sits between $425K and $474K — four homes that punch above their price for what they offer. Bigger square footage, more land, unique features, and (in one case) a financing setup that's hard to find anywhere right now.
📍 416 Electric Avenue · Clayton, GA · $425,000
3 BR · 3 BA · 2,562 sq ft · 0.41 acres · Minutes to downtown Clayton. A Craftsman-style home with mountain views of Black Mountain, cathedral and tray ceilings, hardwood floors, and a kitchen anchored by a farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and a butler's pantry with a wine refrigerator. The owner's suite includes a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-like tiled walk-in shower. Built-in elevator (motor needed). Underground storm shelter. STR-allowed.

📍 66 Fortenberry Road · Young Harris, GA · $425,000
3 BR · 3 BA · 2,160 sq ft · 1.02 acres · Adjoins USFS land — no future development. An authentic log-sided cabin in a private mountain setting that backs up to Forest Service land, meaning the trees stay trees. Over 1,000 square feet of deck space, including a wraparound covered front porch and a screened porch with ceiling fans, string lighting, and grilling space. Three bedrooms, three baths, a terrace-level second living area, workshop, and two enclosed bonus rooms. Practical updates already done — new HVAC (2022), water heater (2023), septic serviced (2025). Less than 10 miles to the Lake Chatuge marina. No HOA. STR-allowed.

📍 114 Boone Court · Ellijay, GA · $470,000
4 BR · 2 BA · 1,528 sq ft · 2.6 acres · Fully renovated, turnkey. A mountain retreat 15 minutes from downtown Ellijay with year-round mountain views and a modern farmhouse kitchen — stainless appliances, gas range, subway tile, walk-in pantry. Custom-built bunk beds in one of the bedrooms (a STR favorite), upstairs vaulted ceilings and a private balcony, a newly built deck with long-range mountain views, a custom stone fire pit, and a hot tub. Two parcels included, set near Ellijay's apple orchards, wineries, and hiking trails. STR-allowed and already proven as one.

📍 7 Spring Road · Blairsville, GA · $474,000
The financing play of the week
3 BR · 2.5 BA · 3,808 sq ft (1,904 main + 1,904 finished basement) · 2.46 acres · Assumable 3.75% interest rate. With current rates near 7%, the right buyer here is taking on a meaningfully lower monthly payment than a new mortgage at the same purchase price. The home itself doesn't slack either — rich oak wood floors, an 1912 mantle, a sunroom for working or reading, dual vanities and a jetted tub in the primary, and a finished lower level with a private exterior entrance and kitchenette plumbing already in place. Dual fiber optic internet lines to both levels. Two-car garage. Two fire pit areas. A natural spring on the property. And a versatile outbuilding complete with a shower, sink, and toilet. Seller is including a Transferrable Home Warranty. Option to subdivide the acreage.
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Comment MOUNTAIN below with the address of any home you'd like more details on, or tap the link in our bio for the full tours.

One more under-$500K post tomorrow, then Saturday's Open House is here. See you on Lakeview Summit at noon.

— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

MOUNTAIN LIFE TUESDAYA busy week in the mountains — a Broker Open TOMORROW, an Open House Saturday, and four homes price...
06/10/2026

MOUNTAIN LIFE TUESDAY

A busy week in the mountains — a Broker Open TOMORROW, an Open House Saturday, and four homes priced between $349K and $365K worth walking through today. Here's what's on...
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OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK
- TOMORROW — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 · 1:00–3:00 PM BROKER OPEN
📍 703 Cherokee Hills, Hiawassee, GA · $2,795,000
Lakefront on Lake Chatuge. 4 BR · 4,418 sq ft · fully furnished with designer pieces · private dock · walls of windows · steam shower · terrace-level wine bar · covered patio with built-in grilling station.
REALTORS — bring your luxury buyers. Refreshments on us.
SERIOUS BUYERS — if you can't wait, we'll be there 1 to 3. Stop in, take it in, ask anything.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 · 12:00–2:00 PM · OPEN HOUSE
📍 1925 Lakeview Summit Drive, Young Harris, GA · $835,900
Updated 3-bedroom home with year-round mountain AND Lake Chatuge views. Hot tub, sunroom, neighborhood dock access, under 5 miles to town. No appointment needed — just stop in.
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HOMES UNDER $500K — TODAY'S 4 PICKS
Tuesday's tier sits between $349K and $365K — four cabin-style and getaway-style homes, every one set up for full-time living, weekend use, OR short-term rental investment.

📍 7581 Old Hwy 76 · Morganton, GA · $349,000
3 BR · 2 BA · 1,760 sq ft · 0.42 acres. A well-maintained brick split-level sitting directly across from the Lake Blue Ridge public boat ramp, less than 10 minutes from Downtown Blue Ridge. Quartz kitchen, three bedrooms, a flexible lower-level den — and a detached, fully finished tiny home with electricity. Studio, home office, guest cabin, or rental — your call. No HOA. STR-allowed.

📍 1266 Ford Road · Warne, NC · $359,000
This week's land play
4 BR · 2 BA · 2,400+ finished sq ft · 5.31 unrestricted acres. A traditional brick ranch sitting on more than five usable acres in Clay County, NC. Open ground for gardening or recreation backed by a peaceful wooded buffer. Great room anchored by a brick fireplace with built-in bookcases. Primary bedroom and full bath on the main level for easy one-level living. A stand-alone 24x24 garage, a carport, and ample driveway parking. Full unfinished basement already stubbed for future expansion. Recent updates include a new hot water heater and well pump. STR-allowed. The land alone is rare at this price.

📍 1133 Garrett Circle · Blairsville, GA · $363,000
3 BR · 2 BA · 1,992 sq ft · 0.76 acres · Partially furnished — STR-ready. A multi-level cabin in a well-established neighborhood with hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and natural light throughout. Wraparound deck, screened porch, and a firepit for outdoor gatherings. Finished lower level expands into multiple flex areas — game room, media room, office, or guest space — with direct outdoor access. Minutes to Blairsville, short drive to Murphy NC, Lake Nottely, and Brasstown Bald. STR-allowed.

📍 39 Lillian Way · Blairsville, GA · $365,000
2 BR · 2 BA · 1,120 sq ft · 1 unrestricted acre. A cabin built for slowing down — set between Blairsville and Blue Ridge. Cathedral ceilings and a stone gas-log fireplace anchor the great room. A loft, a bright sunroom that flexes into a bunk room or reading spot, rocking-chair front porch, firepit out back. There's also an outbuilding with power for a workshop or hobbies. No HOA. STR-allowed.
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Comment MOUNTAIN below with the address of any home you'd like more details on, or tap the link in our bio for the full tours.

More $500K-and-under picks coming Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. And don't forget — the Broker Open at 703 Cherokee Hills is TOMORROW.

— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

06/09/2026

Most days, McCaysville is pretty quiet.

Really quiet.

Then the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway rolls into town.

On weekends and throughout the summer, the train brings a few hundred visitors who step off and spend a couple of hours exploring. The restaurants fill up. The shops get busy. People line up to take photos standing on the painted state line between Georgia and Tennessee.

For a few hours, the town comes alive.

Then the train heads back to Blue Ridge, the crowds leave, and McCaysville settles back into its slower pace.

The train is the heartbeat of the town, but it's not the only thing happening here.

Over the last several years, McCaysville has been quietly evolving. New restaurants, boutiques, and gathering spots have opened as investors and business owners have seen the potential in this unique little mountain town. There's more to do today than there was five years ago, and the downtown area continues to grow while maintaining its small-town character.

Some might say it's getting a little more refined. Maybe even a little bougie.

But what I love is that it still feels like McCaysville.

Smaller than Blue Ridge. Less polished. More authentic.

It's the kind of place where people still wave, where the pace is slower, and where the charm comes from what it hasn't become.

If you're looking for a mountain town with character, history, and a strong sense of community, McCaysville deserves a closer look.

Chad Lariscy — GA License #290057

MOUNTAIN LIFE MONDAYA new week in the mountains, and a full slate to share — two open houses on the calendar plus four h...
06/09/2026

MOUNTAIN LIFE MONDAY

A new week in the mountains, and a full slate to share — two open houses on the calendar plus four homes under $500K worth walking through. Here's what's on for the week
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TWO OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 · 1:00–3:00 PM · BROKER OPEN
📍 703 Cherokee Hills, Hiawassee, GA · $2,795,000
Lakefront on Lake Chatuge. 4 BR · 3.5 BA · 4,418 sq ft · sold fully furnished with high-end designer pieces · private dock · walls of windows · terrace-level wine bar · covered patio with built-in grilling station · owner's suite with steam shower.
REALTORS — bring your luxury buyers. Refreshments on us.
SERIOUS BUYERS — if you can't wait, we'll be there 1 to 3. Stop in, take it in, ask anything.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 · 12:00–2:00 PM · OPEN HOUSE (PUBLIC)
📍 1925 Lakeview Summit Drive, Young Harris, GA · $835,900
Updated 3-bedroom home with year-round mountain AND Lake Chatuge views. Newly updated patio with a stone wood-burning fireplace and a hot tub. Fully updated sunroom. Gas fireplace, jetted-tub owner's suite, vaulted ceilings. Lake Chatuge dock access. Under 5 miles to town.
No appointment needed — just stop in.
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--HOMES UNDER $500K — 4 TO WALK THIS WEEK--
This week we're spotlighting 17 active Mountain Life listings priced under $500K. Here are today's four:
📍 79 Serenity Lane · Murphy, NC · $287,000
2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sq ft · 0.91 acres. A cabin-cottage with wrap-around porch, fire pit, wood-burning fireplace, and fiber internet. Updated bones — metal roof, replaced plumbing. STR-allowed. Move-in ready.
📍 344 Robertson Drive · Blairsville, GA · $330,000
2 BR · 2 BA · 1,398 sq ft · 0.8 acres. Vaulted-ceiling cabin with a wrap-around porch and side deck. One-car garage, RV/boat carport, and a detached workshop. No HOA. No restrictions. STR-allowed. Less than 10 minutes to town.
📍 99 Copperhead Road · Blairsville, GA · $340,000
3 BR · 3 BA · 1,972 sq ft · 1.78 usable acres. One-level ranch with a spacious bonus room. Covered front AND back porches. Located near the Fannin County line — quick access to both Blairsville and Blue Ridge. No HOA. STR-allowed.
📍 4494 Gainesville Hwy · Blairsville, GA · $348,000 ⭐ This week's standout
3 BR · 2 BA · 1,450 sq ft · 1.21 acres · 400+ feet of Nottely River frontage. A fully renovated property that was once a working grist mill serving the Blairsville community for over 50 years. Mini-farm setup, easy canoe/raft launch from the property, mountain views, and dual residential + commercial potential. Under 5 miles to downtown Blairsville.
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Comment MOUNTAIN below with the address of any home you'd like more details on, or tap the link in our bio for the full tours.
More $500K-and-under picks coming Tuesday through Friday. Mark your calendar for both open houses.

— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

If Lake Chatuge living has been on your mind, this is the one to come walk through.1925 Lakeview Summit Drive, Young Har...
06/08/2026

If Lake Chatuge living has been on your mind, this is the one to come walk through.

1925 Lakeview Summit Drive, Young Harris, GA
$835,900
Saturday, June 13 · 12:00–2:00 PM

An updated 3-bedroom home set up to take in both mountain AND year-round lake views. A newly updated patio anchored by a stone wood-burning fireplace and a hot tub for evenings around the fire. A fully updated sunroom with a wall of windows that pulls the whole outdoors in. Inside, a gas fireplace anchors the open great room, while the owner's suite features a jetted tub, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, and a private deck overlooking the view.

Lake Chatuge dock access. Two-car garage with a dedicated workshop. Under 5 miles to town.

We'd love to see you Saturday, 12 to 2.

No appointment needed — just stop in.
Full tour and details at the link in our bio.
— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

06/07/2026

REALTORS — Broker Open this Wednesday

Pencil it in. We're hosting a Broker Open at one of Lake Chatuge's most striking lakefront homes — and we'd love to walk it with you.

703 Cherokee Hills, Hiawassee, GA
$2,795,000
Wednesday, June 10 · 1:00–3:00 PM

4 bedrooms · 3.5 baths · 4,418 sq ft · lakefront on Chatuge with a private dock

Sold fully furnished with high-end designer pieces — plantation shutters, custom millwork, vaulted ceilings, and walls of windows that frame the lake from every main living space. The kitchen is set up with stainless appliances, a gas range, and a walk-in pantry. The owner's suite features both a walk-in shower and a steam shower. Downstairs: a second living area with fireplace, a wine bar, two guest suites, a bonus room, and a covered patio with a built-in grilling station.

Refreshments on us. Come grab a bite, take in the views, and bring it back to your luxury buyers.

And if you're a serious buyer reading this — we'll be there from 1 to 3 Wednesday as well. Stop in, ask anything, take your time. No appointment needed during that window.

Full tour at the link in our bio.

— The Mountain Life Real Estate Team

Most buyers leave a mountain showing with five unanswered questions they almost never asked out loud. That silence ends ...
06/04/2026

Most buyers leave a mountain showing with five unanswered questions they almost never asked out loud. That silence ends up costing more than any negotiation ever could.

We hear it all the time after the fact. "I wondered about the road in winter, but I didn't want to seem high-maintenance." "I should've asked about the well." "I felt weird asking what it really costs to own."

You are allowed to ask. In fact, please do. Here are the exact questions we want every buyer in Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Hiawassee, and Murphy to bring to the table:

"What is the road condition like in winter, and who maintains it?""Is this well water or public, and when was it last tested?"
"Can you walk me through what the septic system covers and its service history?"
"What does this property cost to own beyond the mortgage — insurance, road fees, propane, generator?"
"Has this cabin ever been used as a short-term rental, and what were the actual numbers?"
"I want a second opinion before I sign anything."

That last one is not rude. It is smart. Any agent worth working with will respect every single one of these questions, because the answers are the difference between a dream cabin and an expensive lesson.

Send us a message anytime. No question is off the table up here.

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