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152 Cherry Ct

152 Cherry Ct

Ellijay, GA 30540

$459,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · Listed 69d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2025

Sqft

1,350

Lot sqft

37,897

HOA / mo

$99

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-04T17:14:35.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$43,495

ADR

$248

Occupancy

48%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,573

Confidence

Low (44.36), 28 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$21,309$38,511$51,572

Median revenue of shown comps: $36,457

  • Mountain Bliss: Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Game Room & Vie

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $34,513ADR $303Occ ≈ 31%4.9★ (71)

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  • Fun Octagon Cabin on Double Lot! Hot Tub, Firepit!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $51,670ADR $257Occ ≈ 55%5★ (114)

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  • Deer Haven Bungalow- Pet friendly, hot tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $42,232ADR $247Occ ≈ 47%4.8★ (14)

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  • Bamby Bungalow. Family and Pet Getaway. Fenced yrd

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $52,911ADR $223Occ ≈ 65%5★ (145)

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  • Alpine Mountain-Full Fenced yard, privacy, hot tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $26,391ADR $242Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (6)

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  • 3 br Family friendly cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $10,643ADR $229Occ ≈ 13%4.6★ (23)

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  • Spacious Cabin • Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dogs OK

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $38,400ADR $412Occ ≈ 26%4.9★ (39)

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  • Quiet Hideaway with Firepit, Pool, Fireplace!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $18,179ADR $240Occ ≈ 21%5★ (38)

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  • Deer Watch Retreat, Hot tub & Billiards, Ellijay

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $31,454ADR $257Occ ≈ 34%5★ (15)

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  • Enchanted Deer - Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $39,237ADR $263Occ ≈ 41%5★ (44)

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  • Honey Bear Hideaway - Private. New Hot Tub.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $20,947ADR $187Occ ≈ 31%5★ (11)

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  • NEW@Coosawatee River Resort -Sauna/Hot Tub/Dog ok!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $21,430ADR $320Occ ≈ 18%5★ (4)

    Delisted

  • Modern Chic Cabin - Blue Ridge-Hot Tub & Game Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $64,673ADR $330Occ ≈ 54%5★ (54)

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  • Spacious riverfront home with private dock, firepit & scenic outdoor space

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $18,659ADR $221Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (4)

    Delisted

  • Patagonia on the River

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $5,750ADR $187Occ ≈ 8%4.7★ (3)

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  • S'mours & Pours

    House · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $7,309ADR $257Occ ≈ 8%5★ (8)

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  • Trout Tales Riverfront Lodge-DeckedOUT|Hottub|Dog

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $75,682ADR $375Occ ≈ 55%5★ (85)

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  • 3 King Bed Retreat with Hot Tub, near Downtown LIJ

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +4

    Revenue $27,984ADR $323Occ ≈ 24%5★ (73)

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  • Ellijay Cabin Escape: Hot Tub & Fire Pit!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $63,461ADR $230Occ ≈ 76%5★ (136)

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  • Riversong Hot Tub Theater Game Room Resort Access

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $38,621ADR $282Occ ≈ 38%5★ (71)

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  • Bear Hug Lodge Stays

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $8,910ADR $259Occ ≈ 9%4★ (13)

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  • Wilderness-themed retreat with community amenities, private hot tub, & fireplace

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $30,706ADR $188Occ ≈ 45%1★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Cozy Creek Side Cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $51,539ADR $211Occ ≈ 67%5★ (132)

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  • Private Riverside Cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $62,652ADR $250Occ ≈ 69%4.9★ (167)

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  • Scenic River Retreat with Hot Tub & Spacious Deck

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $45,638ADR $206Occ ≈ 61%4.9★ (71)

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  • Fully-Fenced w/Pool & Resort Access, Pet-Friendly

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.8 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $40,327ADR $273Occ ≈ 40%5★ (97)

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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

Financing
Management
Term

Rate 7.93% = 7.18% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 5) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$43,495

NOI

$20,415

Cash flow /mo

-$808

Cash needed

$158,610

Cash-on-cash

-6.1%

ROE (yr 1)

4.4%

Cap rate

4.4%

DSCR

0.68

Year-1 write-off

$141,649

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,328

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$9,695
  • Principal paydown$2,916
  • Appreciation at%$13,770
ROE4.4%

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)$8,699
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,305
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,175
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$1,188
  • Property tax$556
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,957

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$114,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$18,360
  • Furnishing (bought new)$25,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$45,328

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

$415,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$115,000 · 28%

Year-1 deduction

$142,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,000

Land 10% (county tax record, market value split) · building $299,000 over 39 years · new furniture $26,000

Based on: 1,350 sq ft, built 2025, 3 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, patio, game room, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $92,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $29,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$94,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,800 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $12,500
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,200 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $10,300
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,400 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $3,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 92% good × 1.49 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $1,700
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 90% good × 1.49 allocation

    $4,700
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $8,700 new × 92% good × 1.49 allocation

    $11,900
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,800 new × 98% good × 1.49 allocation

    $10,000
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 98% good × 1.49 allocation

    $6,000
  • Appliances (microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $5,900 new × 92% good × 1.49 allocation

    $8,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $19,500
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

    $6,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$46,300
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,600 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $10,900
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,700 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $5,200
  • Patioslisting

    $6,100 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $8,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $15,200 new × 95% good × 1.49 allocation

    $21,500
Building, 39-year$299,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $146,000 new × 98% good × 1.49 allocation

    $213,900
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,200 new × 98% good × 1.49 allocation

    $22,100
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $14,400 new × 98% good × 1.49 allocation

    $21,000
  • HVACdefault

    $15,200 new × 95% good × 1.49 allocation

    $21,500
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $3,800
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 96% good × 1.49 allocation

    $17,200

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$94,400$46,300$1,000$141,600
2$0$0$7,700$7,700
3$0$0$7,700$7,700
4$0$0$7,700$7,700
5$0$0$7,700$7,700
6+$0$0$267,800$267,800
Total$94,400$46,300$299,500$440,200

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.