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420 Meadow Cir

420 Meadow Cir

Ellijay, GA 30540

$625,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 3,540 sqft · Listed 28d ago

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Year built

2017

Sqft

3,540

Lot sqft

37,026

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-08-30T16:04:39.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$34,825

ADR

$259

Occupancy

37%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,174

Confidence

Low (35.63), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$16,772$27,268$48,221
  • Pondside Porch House

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 1.4 mi

    Revenue $47,872ADR $222Occ ≈ 59%5★ (183)

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  • Luxury 3 Kings • Bunks •HotTub • Game • MovieRoom

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 2.1 mi

    Revenue $58,723ADR $369Occ ≈ 44%5★ (108)

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  • Retreat with Theater room creek Escape Room,

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.4 mi

    Revenue $41,168ADR $269Occ ≈ 42%5★ (100)

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  • French Country Cabin|4BR Retreat in Ellijay, GA

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 2.4 mi

    Revenue $20,717ADR $150Occ ≈ 38%4.7★ (15)

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  • Orchard House|4BR/3.5B|Hot Tub Dog Firepit GrillGa

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 2.5 mi

    Revenue $44,965ADR $273Occ ≈ 45%4.9★ (183)

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  • Secluded Cabin, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Resort access

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 2.6 mi

    Revenue $15,012ADR $403Occ ≈ 10%4.9★ (9)

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  • Deerwood

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.6 mi

    Revenue $11,612ADR $339Occ ≈ 9%—

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  • Cozy Mountain Bliss: King Suite, Games & Firepit!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 2.6 mi

    Revenue $25,343ADR $244Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (103)

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  • River Resort Lodge in the Woods with LOTS to do!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.6 mi

    Revenue $29,060ADR $275Occ ≈ 29%5★ (40)

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  • Cozy Nest Cabin at Coosawattee

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 2.7 mi

    Revenue $26,836ADR $277Occ ≈ 27%4.8★ (19)

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  • Beary Happy offers Extensive Game Room, Hot Tub, a

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.7 mi

    Revenue $9,457ADR $285Occ ≈ 9%4.5★ (8)

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  • Ellijay Retreat

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $16,013ADR $171Occ ≈ 26%4.9★ (10)

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  • 3800 sq foot Secluded Cabin - Movie Theater, jacuzzi and arcade

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $31,708ADR $363Occ ≈ 24%4.5★ (2)

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  • 2 Kitchens-Family Friendly-MTN Resort-Log Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 14 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $40,927ADR $363Occ ≈ 31%5★ (15)

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  • Retreat • Hot Tub • Arcade • Firepit • More!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $18,878ADR $292Occ ≈ 18%5★ (32)

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  • Tapp into Nature, family-sized, hot tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $24,115ADR $328Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (12)

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  • Hearthside Hideaway - Luxury Resort Home

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $12,269ADR $266Occ ≈ 13%—

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  • Highridge Hideaway|Hottub |Movie Theater|3700+ SF

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 2.8 mi

    Revenue $38,323ADR $340Occ ≈ 31%4.9★ (26)

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  • Fall Cabin Hot-Tub Fire-Pit Hiking Waterfalls Wineries Resort Amenities

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.9 mi

    Revenue $37,449ADR $297Occ ≈ 35%4.9★ (29)

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  • Hearthside Hideaway | Luxury Coosawattee Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.9 mi

    Revenue $23,800ADR $362Occ ≈ 18%4.9★ (10)

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  • Bear Traxx | Pets Stay FREE | Sleeps 8 | Game Room |Coosawattee River Resort

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 2.9 mi

    Revenue $53,039ADR $277Occ ≈ 52%4.7★ (30)

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  • Riverfront • Pets • Fire Pit • Free Night

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 2.9 mi

    Revenue $55,717ADR $364Occ ≈ 42%5★ (48)

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  • Deer Dew Drop Inn - Guests must be 25 years of

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $65,395ADR $404Occ ≈ 44%4.9★ (7)

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  • Relaxing 4 Bedroom Riverside Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $21,938ADR $217Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (67)

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  • ON THE RIVER! Running Deer Riverfront Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $23,016ADR $381Occ ≈ 17%5★ (9)

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  • Eagle Mountain River Retreat

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $19,061ADR $254Occ ≈ 21%4.9★ (58)

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  • Hidden Hideaway

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $27,743ADR $164Occ ≈ 46%5★ (18)

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  • Eagle Mountain River Retreat

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 4 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $16,070ADR $200Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (19)

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  • Lofty Escape Retreat

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.0 mi

    Revenue $13,725ADR $276Occ ≈ 14%4.5★ (29)

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  • Deer Valley

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 3.1 mi

    Revenue $49,034ADR $293Occ ≈ 46%5★ (364)

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  • Buck Watch Lodge

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.2 mi

    Revenue $6,945ADR $284Occ ≈ 7%4.5★ (12)

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  • Cherokee Cabin. A peaceful setting in the woods

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.2 mi

    Revenue $23,360ADR $174Occ ≈ 37%4.8★ (68)

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  • Jagged Owl | Coosawattee River Resort

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.2 mi

    Revenue $41,468ADR $308Occ ≈ 37%4.8★ (57)

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  • Mountain River Escape

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.2 mi

    Revenue $61,578ADR $428Occ ≈ 39%5★ (119)

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  • Your Get Away in Ellijay- River Resort w/ Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.2 mi

    Revenue $61,104ADR $337Occ ≈ 50%4.7★ (63)

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  • Cozy lux retreat w/VIEWS and hot tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $72,395ADR $453Occ ≈ 44%5★ (147)

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  • Cozy RIVER Escape! Heated POOL/Sauna/Fish/Tennis

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $53,492ADR $301Occ ≈ 49%5★ (27)

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  • Family Cabin: Mountains, Fire pit, Games, Hot tub!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $48,337ADR $338Occ ≈ 39%5★ (58)

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  • Cozy Cabin in Coosawattee River Resort!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $19,113ADR $258Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (40)

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  • Whisperbend Lodge | Ellijay, GA

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 14 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $104,403ADR $690Occ ≈ 41%5★ (6)

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  • Crescent Moon -Dock on River, Outside Fireplace

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $61,572ADR $519Occ ≈ 33%4.8★ (9)

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  • NEW! Cozy Cabin Mtn Getaway w/ Real Hunting mounts

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 5 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $3,412ADR $241Occ ≈ 4%—

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  • Scenic escape near town with firepit, 3 decks, game room & shared pool

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $35,689ADR $187Occ ≈ 52%4.5★ (12)

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  • Modern Rustic 3BR & Loft, Hot Tub, GR and Fire Pit

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $49,445ADR $303Occ ≈ 45%5★ (45)

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  • Cabin in Ellijay, GA

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 14 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $2,450ADR $227Occ ≈ 3%5★ (1)

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  • Cabin Hideaway Ellijay

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $6,374ADR $205Occ ≈ 9%4.2★ (18)

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  • TheCozyCarlisle-hottub, above river, 2 living rms

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.4 mi

    Revenue $27,072ADR $313Occ ≈ 24%5★ (16)

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  • Family Cabin in Ellijay • Hot Tub • Relax & Unwind

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 3.5 mi

    Revenue $27,463ADR $318Occ ≈ 24%4.7★ (13)

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  • New cozy 4-bedroom cabin with AC/fireplace/firepit/hottub in charming Ellijay

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.5 mi

    Revenue $10,956ADR $280Occ ≈ 11%5★ (0)

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  • Mountain Retreat with a Game Room, Firepit, & Shared Resort Amenities

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.6 mi

    Revenue $8,099ADR $295Occ ≈ 8%4.7★ (18)

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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

Est. revenue

$34,825

NOI

$13,293

Cash flow /mo

$1,108

Cash needed

$673,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.0%

ROE (yr 1)

4.8%

Cap rate

2.1%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$124,860

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$39,955

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$13,293
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$18,750
ROE4.8%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)10.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$6,965
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,045
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,741
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$831
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$6,750

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$625,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$25,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$39,955

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

$595,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$99,000 · 17%

Year-1 deduction

$125,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$40,000

Land 5% (county tax record, market value split) · building $496,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 3,540 sq ft, built 2017, 4 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (covered patio, fence, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $97,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $31,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$77,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $13,600 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $9,900
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $13,900 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $10,200
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $6,200 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $4,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 1.14 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $1,100
  • Window coverings (35)default

    $8,800 new × 40% good × 1.14 allocation

    $4,000
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $11,400 new × 40% good × 1.14 allocation

    $5,200
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $10,500 new × 82% good × 1.14 allocation

    $9,900
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $6,400 new × 82% good × 1.14 allocation

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

    $6,700 new × 40% good × 1.14 allocation

    $3,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $23,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$45,100
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $12,300 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $9,000
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $11,900 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $8,700
  • Covered patiolisting

    $29,200 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $21,400
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $3,500 new × 55% good × 1.14 allocation

    $2,200
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 55% good × 1.14 allocation

    $3,800
Building, 39-year$495,600
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $384,800 new × 85% good × 1.14 allocation

    $374,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $39,900 new × 82% good × 1.14 allocation

    $37,500
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $42,100 new × 82% good × 1.14 allocation

    $39,600
  • HVACdefault

    $39,900 new × 55% good × 1.14 allocation

    $25,100
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $11,400 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $8,300
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $1,900
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 64% good × 1.14 allocation

    $8,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$77,100$45,100$2,700$124,900
2$0$0$12,700$12,700
3$0$0$12,700$12,700
4$0$0$12,700$12,700
5$0$0$12,700$12,700
6+$0$0$442,100$442,100
Total$77,100$45,100$495,600$617,800

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.