153 January Ln
Ellijay, GA 30540
$899,999
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · Listed 1d ago
View on Realtor.com →Year built
1983
Sqft
1,680
Lot sqft
1,402,632
HOA / mo
None
Furnished
No
List date
2026-11-01T20:54:29.000000Z
Revenue
Annual revenue
$37,454
ADR
$237
Occupancy
43%
Cleaning fees (12 mo)
$7,838
Confidence
Low (51.15), 24 comps
Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)
Median revenue of shown comps: $35,919
Creek front w/private pool- Apple Season is Here!
Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.2 mi
- Pool
- A/C
- Free parking
- Wifi
- +3
Revenue $56,992ADR $436Occ ≈ 36%5★ (34)
BLUE BIRD CABIN 3 BR/3.5 BA w/Game Room & Jacuzzi
Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.3 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Wifi
- +4
Revenue $65,983ADR $261Occ ≈ 69%5★ (45)
Cozy Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.4 mi
- Hot tub
- A/C
- Free parking
- Wifi
- +3
Revenue $49,525ADR $183Occ ≈ 74%5★ (104)
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Creek front w/private pool- Apple Season is Here! Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $56,992 | $436 | 36% | 5★ (34) | 1.2 mi | Airbnb |
Rustic Fox Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 | $43,536 | $202 | 59% | 4.8★ (108) | 1.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
BLUE BIRD CABIN 3 BR/3.5 BA w/Game Room & Jacuzzi Cabin
| 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $65,983 | $261 | 69% | 5★ (45) | 1.3 mi | Airbnb |
Cozy Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $49,525 | $183 | 74% | 5★ (104) | 1.4 mi | Airbnb |
A River Runs Round It House
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $21,423 | $225 | 26% | 5★ (50) | 1.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Wolves Den Cabin
| 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $71,636 | $320 | 61% | 4.9★ (103) | 1.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Creel Lodge-Waterfront-Family-Fishing-Firepit Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $31,006 | $220 | 39% | 5★ (115) | 1.4 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Whispering Creek-Private, hot tub, firepit Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $32,167 | $256 | 34% | 4.8★ (12) | 1.6 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Cozy Ellijay cabin, fenced yard,fireplace, firepit Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 | $35,283 | $211 | 46% | 5★ (14) | 1.6 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Ellijay Cabin Near Apple Orchards | Pet-Friendly Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $26,663 | $216 | 34% | 5★ (193) | 1.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
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Best of Both Worlds, Minutes to Ellijay, Sleeps 8
House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.2 mi
Revenue $5,430ADR $246Occ ≈ 6%5★ (67)
Hamil’s Haven on the Hill
Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 2.2 mi
Revenue $13,571ADR $315Occ ≈ 12%4★ (4)
Delisted
Hot Tub • Firepit • Wooded Trails • Luxury Cabin
Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.2 mi
Revenue $5,581ADR $381Occ ≈ 4%5★ (4)
Delisted
| Listing | Size | Revenue (12 mo) | ADR | Occ ≈ | Rating | Distance | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Pie Over Ellijay | Ellijay, GA Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $39,882 | $410 | 27% | 4.8★ (5) | 1.7 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Fun Family Cabin - Hot Tub - Fire Pit - Games Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 | $33,220 | $246 | 37% | 5★ (37) | 1.8 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
< 3 miles to Downtown, Hot tub and Firepit / Cabin Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $40,672 | $182 | 61% | 5★ (310) | 1.8 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Roaring Creek | Ellijay, GA Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $38,013 | $372 | 28% | 5★ (51) | 1.9 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Angler's Escape | Ellyjay, GA Cabin
| 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 | $56,909 | $413 | 38% | 4.8★ (6) | 1.9 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Ellijay Creek Front Modern Cabin on 7 Acres Cabin
| 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $19,147 | $276 | 19% | 4.9★ (55) | 1.9 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Hidden Valley Paradise | Ellijay, GA Cabin
| 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 | $47,735 | $363 | 36% | 4.8★ (26) | 2.0 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Mountain Hideaway | HotTub, FirePit, Close to Town Cabin | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 7 | $57,498 | $238 | 66% | 5★ (78) | 2.1 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Hot Tub, Game Room - Your Perfect Cabin Getaway! Cabin | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $15,527 | $312 | 14% | 4.7★ (3) | 2.1 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Best of Both Worlds, Minutes to Ellijay, Sleeps 8 House | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 | $5,430 | $246 | 6% | 5★ (67) | 2.2 mi | Airbnb |
No Neighbors | Peaceful Escape + Fireside Vibes Cabin
| 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $33,654 | $182 | 51% | 5★ (39) | 2.2 mi | AirbnbVrbo |
Hamil’s Haven on the Hill Cabin | 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 | $13,571 | $315 | 12% | 4★ (4) | 2.2 mi | Delisted |
3BR Creek-view home w/hot tub, game room, firepit Cabin | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 | $36,554 | $0 | — | 4.7★ (10) | 2.2 mi | AirbnbVrboBooking |
Hot Tub • Firepit • Wooded Trails • Luxury Cabin Cabin | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 | $5,581 | $381 | 4% | 5★ (4) | 2.2 mi | Delisted |
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
Rate 7.99% = 7.24% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 29) + 0.75% investor premium
Est. revenue
$37,454
NOI
$12,246
Cash flow /mo
-$3,928
Cash needed
$280,500
Cash-on-cash
-16.8%
ROE (yr 1)
-5.2%
Cap rate
1.4%
DSCR
0.21
Year-1 write-off
$101,947
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$32,623
Year-1 return on equity
- Cash flow (annual)-$47,133
- Principal paydown$5,650
- Appreciation at%$27,000
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)$7,491
- Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,124
- Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,873
- Utilities & supplies$4,200
- HOA$0
- Property tax$801
- Insurance (STR-rated)$9,720
Cash needed to close
- Down payment (25%)$225,000
- Closing costs (4.0%)$36,000
- Furnishing (bought new)$19,500
Tax savings if the STR loophole applies
- Tax shield @ 32%$32,623
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
$374,000
Short-life (5/15-yr)
$82,000 · 22%
Year-1 deduction
$102,000
Year-1 tax shield @ 32%
$33,000
Land 58% (county tax record, market value split) · building $292,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000
Based on: 1,680 sq ft, built 1983, 3 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).
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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $76,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $24,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.
- $10,600
Kitchen cabinetsdefault
$9,500 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $8,600
Kitchen countertopsdefault
$7,800 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $3,300
Decorative trimdefault
$2,900 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $300
Mirrorsdefault
$300 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $1,300
Shelvingdefault
$1,200 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $4,700
Window coverings (17)default
$4,300 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $2,400
Carpet, vinyl & laminate (20% of floors)listing
$2,200 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $8,200
Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault
$7,400 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $5,000
Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault
$4,500 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $8,600
Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing
$7,700 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $19,500
Furniture bought newlisting
$19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately
- $11,800
Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default
$8,500 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
- $5,700
Landscaping (minimal)listing
$4,100 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
- $2,300
Patiosdefault
$1,700 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
- $2,300
Decks & porches (attached)default
$1,700 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
- $7,000
Gazebo / pergolalisting
$5,000 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
- $202,700
Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault
$182,100 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $21,000
Building plumbing & fixturesdefault
$18,900 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $20,700
Building electrical & lightingdefault
$18,600 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $21,100
HVACdefault
$18,900 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $9,600
Hardwood & tile floorsdefault
$8,600 new × 40% good × 2.78 allocation
- $16,700
Septic systemlisting
$12,000 new × 50% good × 2.78 allocation
About the property
Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study
| Year | 5-yr | 15-yr | Building | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $72,500 | $29,100 | $300 | $101,900 |
| 2 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 3 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 5 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| 6+ | $0 | $0 | $261,600 | $261,600 |
| Total | $72,500 | $29,100 | $291,900 | $393,500 |
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.