
115 Pine Way
Ellijay, GA 30540
$240,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · Listed 8d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
2013
Sqft
1,248
Lot sqft
123,275
HOA / mo
$0
Furnished
No
List date
2026-11-04T15:21:41.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$26,060
ADR
$173
Occupancy
41%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$6,078
Confidence
Low (30.65), 12 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Few similar-size comps were found, so all comps are shown.
Median revenue of shown comps: $18,858


Finley's Cottage in Ellijay
Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi
Revenue $15,331ADR $146Occ ≈ 29%4.7★ (21)
Delisted


Charming log cabin with serene views, private pond, & cozy fireplace
Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 1.5 mi
Revenue $20,420ADR $145Occ ≈ 39%4.7★ (10)
Delisted

Cajun Hideaway Retreat
Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 1.6 mi
- A/C
- Pets OK
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $5,440ADR $158Occ ≈ 9%4.5★ (21)



Carters Lake: Main House & Studio Retreat
House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 2.0 mi
- A/C
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- +2
Revenue $4,369ADR $303Occ ≈ 4%4.9★ (10)


Cabin with hot tub & stunning lake mountain views
Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 2.2 mi
Revenue $8,217ADR $190Occ ≈ 12%4.7★ (27)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Harris Creek Haven | Secluded N Ga Getaway Cabin
| 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $17,295 | $267 | 18% | 5★ (2) | 0.3 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
![]() Finley's Cottage in Ellijay Cabin | 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 | $15,331 | $146 | 29% | 4.7★ (21) | 0.4 mi | Delisted |
![]() Pet-Friendly Ellijay Escape w/ Yard & Grill! House
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $38,419 | $143 | 74% | 4.8★ (96) | 1.0 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
![]() Charming log cabin with serene views, private pond, & cozy fireplace Cabin | 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 | $20,420 | $145 | 39% | 4.7★ (10) | 1.5 mi | Delisted |
![]() Cajun Hideaway Retreat Cabin
| 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 | $5,440 | $158 | 9% | 4.5★ (21) | 1.6 mi | Airbnb |
![]() A-Frame | Hot Tub + Fire Pit | Carter’s Lake Cabin
| 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $54,761 | $206 | 73% | 4.9★ (194) | 1.9 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
![]() StackRock Cabin-An Exclusive Retreat Cabin
| 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 | $23,841 | $187 | 35% | 4.8★ (234) | 2.0 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
![]() Carters Lake: Main House & Studio Retreat House
| 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 | $4,369 | $303 | 4% | 4.9★ (10) | 2.0 mi | Airbnb |
![]() Mountain Lake Escape | Ellijay, GA Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $35,661 | $329 | 30% | 4.5★ (43) | 2.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
![]() Cabin with hot tub & stunning lake mountain views Cabin | 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $8,217 | $190 | 12% | 4.7★ (27) | 2.2 mi | Booking |
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Lakeview Hideaway
Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 2.2 mi
Revenue $25,314ADR $180Occ ≈ 39%3.9★ (10)

Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.
Cash flow calculator
Est. revenue
$26,060
NOI
$9,946
Cash flow /mo
$829
Cash needed
$269,100
Cash-on-cash (all cash)
3.7%
ROE (yr 1)
6.4%
Cap rate
4.1%
DSCR
—
Year-1 write-off
$50,936
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$16,299
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)$9,946
- Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
- Appreciation at%$7,200
Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown
Annual operating expenses
- Management (20% of revenue)$5,212
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$782
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,303
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$2,025
- Insurance (STR-rated)$2,592
Cash needed to close
- Purchase price (all cash)$240,000
- Closing costs (4.0%)$9,600
- Furnishing (bought new)$19,500
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$16,299
Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).
The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.
Cost segregation estimate
An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.
Depreciable basis
$153,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$31,000 · 20%
Year-1 deduction
$51,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$16,000
Land 36% (county tax record, market value split) · building $122,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000
Based on: 1,248 sq ft, built 2013, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fence, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $42,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $14,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $3,600
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$8,500 new × 48% good × 0.88 allocation
- $2,900
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$7,000 new × 48% good × 0.88 allocation
- $900
Decorative trimdefault
$2,200 new × 48% good × 0.88 allocation
- $100
Mirrorsdefault
$300 new × 40% good × 0.88 allocation
- $500
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 48% good × 0.88 allocation
- $1,100
Window coverings (12)default
$3,000 new × 40% good × 0.88 allocation
- $2,800
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing
$8,000 new × 40% good × 0.88 allocation
- $4,300
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$6,600 new × 74% good × 0.88 allocation
- $2,600
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,000 new × 74% good × 0.88 allocation
- $2,400
Appliances (range, microwave, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing
$6,700 new × 40% good × 0.88 allocation
- $19,500
Furniture bought newlisting
$19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $3,200
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$7,300 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
- $3,100
Landscaping (typical)default
$7,000 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
- $500
Patiosdefault
$1,200 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
- $500
Decks & porches (attached)default
$1,200 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
- $2,600
Fencinglisting
$6,000 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
- $92,900
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$134,900 new × 78% good × 0.88 allocation
- $9,100
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$14,000 new × 74% good × 0.88 allocation
- $8,500
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$13,100 new × 74% good × 0.88 allocation
- $4,900
HVACdefault
$14,100 new × 40% good × 0.88 allocation
- $1,100
Fireplacelisting
$2,600 new × 48% good × 0.88 allocation
- $5,300
Septic systemlisting
$12,000 new × 50% good × 0.88 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $40,800 | $10,000 | $100 | $50,900 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $109,300 | $109,300 |
| Total | $40,800 | $10,000 | $121,900 | $172,700 |
Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.
Market note
Fannin and Gilmer counties require STR registration and lodging tax; no cap found. Blue Ridge and Ellijay city limits have their own rules; most cabins are in unincorporated county.