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1274 Little Rock Creek Rd

1274 Little Rock Creek Rd

Ellijay, GA 30522

$399,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,540 sqft · Listed 50d ago

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Year built

1987

Sqft

1,540

Lot sqft

207,781

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-23T01:39:41.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$28,554

ADR

$161

Occupancy

49%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$6,379

Confidence

Med (55.24), 15 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$22,307$27,744$37,145

Few similar-size comps were found, so all comps are shown.

Median revenue of shown comps: $27,744

  • Summer special! Private creekside cabin w/ hot tub

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

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

    Revenue $39,130ADR $157Occ ≈ 68%4.9★ (261)

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  • Calm retreat with Hot Tub, Firepit

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $4,457ADR $193Occ ≈ 6%4.6★ (21)

    Delisted

  • Sophisticated 3BR Cabin • Luxury, Decks & Firepits

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

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

    Revenue $19,799ADR $227Occ ≈ 24%4.6★ (18)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Black Bear Hollow, your perfect 2bed 2bath escape in Cherry Log, Georgia!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

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

    Revenue $35,804ADR $217Occ ≈ 45%4.9★ (50)

    Vrbo

  • Beary Irresistable - Hot tub & Prime Location!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

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

    Revenue $27,744ADR $188Occ ≈ 40%4.9★ (343)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • The Hilltop Hideaway

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

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

    Revenue $24,814ADR $96Occ ≈ 71%4.9★ (153)

    Airbnb

  • Boujee Moose -new, hot tub, dog friendly, fire pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $45,568ADR $238Occ ≈ 52%4.8★ (60)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Creek Song Retreat • Fire Pit •Hot Tub •BBQ

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $38,485ADR $195Occ ≈ 54%5★ (31)

    Airbnb

  • Private retreat located midway between Blue Ridge and Ellijay.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $9,522ADR $340Occ ≈ 8%—

    Delisted

  • Treehouse At Rock Creek | Cherry Log, Ga

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $52,280ADR $294Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (19)

    AirbnbVrbo

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  • "Hidden Ridge Hideaway" Gilmer Co STRL # 001598

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $30,426ADR $151Occ ≈ 55%5★ (209)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cherry Blooms in Cherry Log; Hot tub Fire pit

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $34,668ADR $222Occ ≈ 43%4.9★ (9)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cabin with Breathtaking Mountain View & Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $25,083ADR $206Occ ≈ 33%5★ (58)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Private Fire Pit View of Blue Ridge Mountains.

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

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

    Revenue $26,479ADR $133Occ ≈ 55%4.8★ (322)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Private Cabin, Deck and Views Blue Ridge Mountains

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

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

    Revenue $17,623ADR $124Occ ≈ 39%4.8★ (429)

    Airbnb

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

$28,554

NOI

$9,479

Cash flow /mo

$790

Cash needed

$435,396

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.2%

ROE (yr 1)

4.9%

Cap rate

2.4%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$110,145

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,246

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$9,479
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$11,997
ROE4.9%

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)$5,711
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$857
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,428
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$2,561
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,319

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$399,900
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$15,996
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$35,246

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

$340,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$90,000 · 26%

Year-1 deduction

$110,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,000

Land 15% (county tax record, market value split) · building $250,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,540 sq ft, built 1987, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fence, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $67,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $21,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$62,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,200 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $9,300
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,500 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $7,600
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,700 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $2,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $500
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $1,200
  • Window coverings (15)default

    $3,800 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $3,800
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,100 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $7,300
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,300 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $4,400
  • Appliances (range, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $6,000 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $6,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$46,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,100 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $10,300
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,900 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $5,000
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,500 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $1,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $17,300 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $22,000
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $7,600
Building, 39-year$249,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $166,600 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $169,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $17,300 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $17,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $16,800 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $17,100
  • HVACdefault

    $17,300 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $17,600
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $9,900 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $10,100
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 2.54 allocation

    $2,700
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 2.54 allocation

    $15,300

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$62,400$46,900$800$110,100
2$0$0$6,400$6,400
3$0$0$6,400$6,400
4$0$0$6,400$6,400
5$0$0$6,400$6,400
6+$0$0$223,300$223,300
Total$62,400$46,900$249,800$359,100

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.