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747 Matrix Ln

747 Matrix Ln

Ellijay, GA 30540

$499,900

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft · Listed 18d ago

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Rental historyLow confidence

Year built

2018

Sqft

2,016

Lot sqft

43,560

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-09-09T14:58:09.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$45,593

ADR

$237

Occupancy

53%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$11,942

Confidence

Low (33.5), 30 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$19,130$30,922$47,623
  • 5-Star Cabin w/Hot Tub, Game Room, & Resort Perks!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 10 ft

    Revenue $55,560ADR $261Occ ≈ 58%5★ (181)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Secluded Cabin-Pool access/7Beds

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 354 ft

    Revenue $48,273ADR $216Occ ≈ 61%4.8★ (156)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Rustic Sanctuary Cabin/3BR/2B

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $19,011ADR $205Occ ≈ 25%5★ (59)

    Airbnb

  • Deer Haven Cottage I Long Range Mountain View

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $18,670ADR $259Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (15)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern rustic cabin~ Hot Tub~ Pet Friendly

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $7,289ADR $235Occ ≈ 8%5★ (4)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Creekside Cabin | Zipline, Games, Near Apple Farms

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $81,478ADR $324Occ ≈ 69%5★ (63)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Creekside Ellijay - Kid Friendly Escape

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $72,327ADR $326Occ ≈ 61%5★ (37)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern Ellijay Cabin Rental w/ Outdoor Fireplace

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

    Revenue $19,762ADR $168Occ ≈ 32%5★ (47)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Sweet Tea Retreat up on the hill in Cossawattee River Resort Ellijay

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

    Revenue $19,485ADR $262Occ ≈ 20%4★ (1)

    Vrbo

  • Ellijay 3 BR in Resort w/ Hot Tub,Fire Pit, Decks

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

    Revenue $7,048ADR $274Occ ≈ 7%4.8★ (29)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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  • Mountain Creek Lodge- Lovely Custom Cabin, Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $39,630ADR $280Occ ≈ 39%4.5★ (33)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • A-Frame Creekside Retreat by EdgeWoods

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $6,003ADR $172Occ ≈ 10%5★ (4)

    Airbnb

  • Sweet Tea Retreat, Ellijay

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

    Revenue $20,042ADR $249Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (47)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Fireside Cabin with Friendly Deer

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $48,391ADR $244Occ ≈ 54%5★ (181)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Ellijay Retreat w/ Access to Community Pools!

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

    Revenue $34,449ADR $203Occ ≈ 46%5★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Dreamy Ellijay Resort Cabin w/ Game Room & Decks!

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

    Revenue $20,608ADR $207Occ ≈ 27%4.8★ (80)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 3BR Dog Friendly | Pool | Fireplace | Deck

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

    Revenue $5,974ADR $273Occ ≈ 6%4.3★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • New Build Rustic Stay! Hot Tub|Fire Pit|Game Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $45,673ADR $320Occ ≈ 39%5★ (94)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 3 BR home with pool table and hot tub

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

    Revenue $7,741ADR $316Occ ≈ 7%3.6★ (3)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Three Trees Retreat | Hot Tub+Deck+Fire pit+PetsOK

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

    Revenue $28,726ADR $218Occ ≈ 36%4.8★ (27)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Rapid Retreat-Coosawattee

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

    Revenue $66,832ADR $286Occ ≈ 64%4.8★ (90)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Star Seasons Retreat| Breathe Relax Enjoy

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

    Revenue $20,395ADR $166Occ ≈ 34%4.2★ (8)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Rapids’ Echo - Riverfront Cabin in Ellijay

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

    Revenue $70,888ADR $296Occ ≈ 66%5★ (290)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Creekfront Cabin with Waterfall, Hot Tub, Fire Pit

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

    Revenue $41,373ADR $223Occ ≈ 51%5★ (130)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • LUX Cabin | Hot Tub, Pools & Resort Amenities

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

    Revenue $22,012ADR $254Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (101)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Welcome to Bear Necessities!

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

    Revenue $7,482ADR $252Occ ≈ 8%5★ (7)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hardwood Hideaway

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $33,118ADR $181Occ ≈ 50%4★ (1)

    Booking

  • River’s Echo - Riverfront Cabin in Ellijay

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

    Revenue $71,765ADR $299Occ ≈ 66%5★ (330)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hillside Hideaway

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

    Revenue $41,779ADR $334Occ ≈ 34%5★ (5)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern Luxury Cabin close to Downtown Ellijay!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $35,850ADR $284Occ ≈ 35%4.9★ (168)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

Est. revenue

$45,593

NOI

$20,665

Cash flow /mo

$1,722

Cash needed

$519,896

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

4.0%

ROE (yr 1)

6.9%

Cap rate

4.1%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$110,815

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,461

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$20,665
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$14,997
ROE6.9%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)13.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$9,119
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,368
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,280
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$2,563
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,399

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$499,900
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$19,996
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$35,461

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

$490,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$110,000 · 22%

Year-1 deduction

$111,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,000

Land 2% (county tax record, market value split) · building $380,000 over 39 years

Based on: 2,016 sq ft, built 2018, 3 bd / 2.5 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, game room, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $64,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $21,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$68,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,200 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $10,500
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $10,500 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $10,700
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,500 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $3,600
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 1.51 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $1,200
  • Window coverings (20)default

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 1.51 allocation

    $3,000
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $13,000 new × 40% good × 1.51 allocation

    $7,800
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,000 new × 84% good × 1.51 allocation

    $10,100
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,800 new × 84% good × 1.51 allocation

    $6,100
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 1.51 allocation

    $4,700
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

    $19,500 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $7,800
  • Game-room equipment (used)listing

    $6,000 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $2,400
15-year land improvements$41,400
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $9,300 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $9,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,000 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $9,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,000 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $2,000
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $22,700 new × 60% good × 1.51 allocation

    $20,600
Building, 39-year$380,000
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $218,800 new × 87% good × 1.51 allocation

    $286,600
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $22,700 new × 84% good × 1.51 allocation

    $28,800
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $22,800 new × 84% good × 1.51 allocation

    $29,000
  • HVACdefault

    $22,700 new × 60% good × 1.51 allocation

    $20,600
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $2,700
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 68% good × 1.51 allocation

    $12,300

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$68,200$41,400$1,200$110,800
2$0$0$9,700$9,700
3$0$0$9,700$9,700
4$0$0$9,700$9,700
5$0$0$9,700$9,700
6+$0$0$339,800$339,800
Total$68,200$41,400$380,000$489,600

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: Georgia disallows 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.