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709 Laurel Creek Trl

709 Laurel Creek Trl

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

$769,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,328 sqft · Listed 52d ago

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Year built

2006

Sqft

2,328

Lot sqft

46,174

HOA / mo

$30

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-21T21:03:46.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$38,624

ADR

$231

Occupancy

46%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$6,123

Confidence

Low (43.92), 28 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$18,522$32,892$43,291

Median revenue of shown comps: $32,892

  • Whiskey Ridge- MTN Views, Outdoor Living, HotTub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 423 ft

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

    Revenue $55,177ADR $361Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (4)

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  • Whiskey Ridge

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 6 · 449 ft

    Revenue $57,064ADR $350Occ ≈ 45%—

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  • Moonlight Mountain Cabin - Great views + hot tub!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 505 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $26,881ADR $274Occ ≈ 27%4.6★ (15)

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  • Crocket Trails

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $20,600ADR $310Occ ≈ 18%4.7★ (74)

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  • Secluded 3BR Mountainview | Hot Tub | Firepit

    House · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $36,332ADR $282Occ ≈ 35%4.8★ (69)

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  • Honey Bear Lodge enjoy a peaceful mountain home.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $18,608ADR $376Occ ≈ 14%5★ (1)

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  • "Meant To B" the perfect relaxing cabin.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $13,434ADR $427Occ ≈ 9%5★ (134)

    Delisted

  • Honey Bear Lodge- Close to Town, Sauna, Pizza Oven

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $73,919ADR $344Occ ≈ 59%5★ (6)

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  • Panoramic Sunset Views, Luxurious, Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $34,880ADR $310Occ ≈ 31%5★ (140)

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  • Honey Bear Lodge Want to enjoy a peaceful mountain getaway with spa-style accommodations and a grand kitchen? Then, Honey Bear Lodge is the place for you!

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $18,264ADR $372Occ ≈ 13%—

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  • Crocket Mountain Lodge

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

    Revenue $18,072ADR $333Occ ≈ 15%4.7★ (49)

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  • Crockett Mountain Lodge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $40,404ADR $241Occ ≈ 46%—

    Delisted

  • Near Hiking & Dtwn Blue Ridge! Forest Sanctuary

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $10,405ADR $153Occ ≈ 19%3★ (1)

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  • Private Mountain Retreat - 5 Minutes to Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $11,776ADR $181Occ ≈ 18%4.7★ (93)

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  • Laurel Escape - pet, hiker & family friendly cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $51,978ADR $161Occ ≈ 88%5★ (110)

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  • Luxury cabin overlooking the creek with privacy

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

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

    Revenue $42,805ADR $206Occ ≈ 57%4.7★ (176)

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  • Mel's Cabin - Reset and relax!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $17,919ADR $175Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (103)

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  • Mel's Cabin - Reset and relax!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $3,413ADR $257Occ ≈ 4%5★ (0)

    Delisted

  • Genuine Log Cabin, Long Range Mntn. Views, 4 Acres

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $56,948ADR $183Occ ≈ 85%4.9★ (544)

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  • All About the View- Pet Friendly, 180 Degree View

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $44,748ADR $340Occ ≈ 36%4.5★ (21)

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  • Castle Creek - Nearby creek, & cozy hot tub!

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $42,060ADR $252Occ ≈ 46%4.8★ (106)

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  • Rustic, premium cabin for solace and nature

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $24,908ADR $201Occ ≈ 34%5★ (112)

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  • Antler Ridge Hideaway

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

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

    Revenue $40,990ADR $231Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (426)

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  • Blue Ridge Vibes @ Laurel Ridge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $21,459ADR $277Occ ≈ 21%5★ (14)

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  • Laurel Mountain Chalet

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

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

    Revenue $23,708ADR $241Occ ≈ 27%4.8★ (67)

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  • Water's Edge at Bear Lake/STR 004160

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $80,265ADR $267Occ ≈ 82%5★ (83)

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  • Charming Blue Ridge Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub!

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

    Revenue $30,903ADR $202Occ ≈ 42%4.9★ (136)

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  • Fantastic Mountain Views plus Hot Tub & Fire Pit!!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $40,935ADR $199Occ ≈ 56%5★ (98)

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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

Est. revenue

$38,624

NOI

$9,960

Cash flow /mo

$830

Cash needed

$820,196

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.2%

ROE (yr 1)

4.0%

Cap rate

1.3%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$141,659

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,331

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$9,960
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$23,097
ROE4.0%

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)$7,725
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,159
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,931
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$360
  • Property tax$4,974
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$8,315

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$769,900
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$30,796
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$45,331

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

$646,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$120,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$142,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,000

Land 16% (county tax record, market value split) · building $525,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 2,328 sq ft, built 2006, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $85,000 in year 1 (10% short-life, $27,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$83,800
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,900 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $10,200
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $11,200 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $10,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,100 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $3,800
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $1,100
  • Window coverings (23)default

    $5,800 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $5,400
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,500 new × 60% good × 2.34 allocation

    $11,900
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,100 new × 60% good × 2.34 allocation

    $7,200
  • Appliances (microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $5,900 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $5,500
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $8,400
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$56,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $10,000 new × 50% good × 2.34 allocation

    $11,700
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,600 new × 50% good × 2.34 allocation

    $11,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,300 new × 50% good × 2.34 allocation

    $2,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $26,200 new × 50% good × 2.34 allocation

    $30,600
Building, 39-year$525,100
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $252,700 new × 67% good × 2.34 allocation

    $393,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $26,200 new × 60% good × 2.34 allocation

    $36,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $26,800 new × 60% good × 2.34 allocation

    $37,500
  • HVACdefault

    $26,200 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $24,500
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $15,000 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $14,000
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 40% good × 2.34 allocation

    $4,900
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 2.34 allocation

    $14,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$83,800$56,200$1,700$141,700
2$0$0$13,500$13,500
3$0$0$13,500$13,500
4$0$0$13,500$13,500
5$0$0$13,500$13,500
6+$0$0$469,500$469,500
Total$83,800$56,200$525,100$665,000

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.