East Ellijay, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$278 Avg asking sale price
$7 Avg asking lease rate
29,435 SF Avg unit lease size
15,621 SF Avg building size for sale
4.82% Average cap rate

East Ellijay's Demographic Profile

East Ellijay has 259 households and a median income of $44,166, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 701
# Households 259
Median age 43
Median household income $44,166
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 74
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Ellijay $234 14,962 SF 4.82%
Ellijay $394 6,957 SF 4.82%
Big Canoe $237 6,715 SF 5.70%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
East Ellijay $140 5,708 SF
Ellijay $306 12,406 SF
Talking Rock $145 6,730 SF
Blue Ridge $443 15,210 SF
Jasper $235 4,765 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Canton $140 5,714 SF 7.63%
Cleveland $149 56,032 SF 5.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in East Ellijay

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

12-Acre Hwy 515 Development Site

Ellijay, GA 30536

  • 12 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,999,999
For Sale

Prime Hwy 515 10 Acres Development Tract

Ellijay, GA 30536

  • 10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Prime 2.57 Acres on Hwy 515 | Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA 30540

  • 2.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

Prime 10 Acres on Hwy 515 | Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA 30540

  • 10 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Prime 2 Acres on Hwy 515 | Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA 30540

  • 2 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Prime 28 Acres Commercial Site | Ellijay, GA

Ellijay, GA 30540

  • 28.74 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,850,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether East Ellijay pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
East Ellijay $278 15,621 SF
Ellijay $861 13,192 SF
Talking Rock $312 5,603 SF
Cherry Log $1,083 900 SF
Blue Ridge $322 23,933 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places East Ellijay alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in East Ellijay or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
East Ellijay 701 259 43 $44,166 3 74 5%
Ellijay 1,704 646 41 $47,999 3 254 3%
Talking Rock 132 52 45 $50,714 3 11 11%
Cherry Log 51 25 62 $49,166 2 3 12%
Blue Ridge 1,052 484 49 $34,230 2 235 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in East Ellijay, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in East Ellijay

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Is East Ellijay a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

East Ellijay offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in East Ellijay?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in East Ellijay. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in East Ellijay?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for East Ellijay. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does East Ellijay compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to East Ellijay. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for East Ellijay acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in East Ellijay, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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