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1170 Beaver Lake Dr

1170 Beaver Lake Dr

Ellijay, GA 30540

$525,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,412 sqft · Listed today

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Year built

2006

Sqft

2,412

Lot sqft

49,223

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-10-15T03:30:16.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$33,820

ADR

$201

Occupancy

46%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,754

Confidence

Low (30.26), 48 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$12,873$27,580$39,627

Median revenue of shown comps: $23,550

  • Beautiful Light-Filled Cabin in Ellijay w/Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $32,661ADR $188Occ ≈ 48%4.9★ (81)

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  • Cabin w/Hot Tub, Sauna, Firepits, Resort Amenities

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $70,224ADR $324Occ ≈ 59%5★ (40)

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  • Resort Cabin w/Hot Tub, Firepit Mins to DT Ellijay

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

    Revenue $7,984ADR $433Occ ≈ 5%5★ (62)

    Airbnb

  • Vino Vista 2BR+Loft-Wine Cellar, Game Rm & Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $40,822ADR $210Occ ≈ 53%5★ (87)

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  • Rocky River Retreat

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $544ADR $272Occ ≈ 1%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Resort cabin, close to gate, hot tub, fenced yard

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $37,343ADR $270Occ ≈ 38%4.9★ (179)

    Airbnb

  • Wander and Wine - Ellijay Escape

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

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

    Revenue $41,793ADR $198Occ ≈ 58%5★ (39)

    Airbnb

  • Riverfront, Hot Tub! Coosawattee River Resort Home

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

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

    Revenue $38,481ADR $313Occ ≈ 34%5★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Riverfront Cabin w/ Hot-tub, peaceful escape

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $29,651ADR $251Occ ≈ 32%5★ (17)

    Airbnb

  • 3 Bedroom Lodge

    Villa · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $1,632ADR $272Occ ≈ 2%—

    Delisted

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  • Summit Chalet | Cabin in Ellijay with deck, grill, pools, tennis, game room, W/D

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $20,880ADR $206Occ ≈ 28%2.5★ (2)

    Delisted

  • Cozy Blue Ridge Cabin w/ River Access & Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $46,025ADR $208Occ ≈ 61%4.8★ (199)

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  • 3 BR home with outdoor deck and serene views

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $4,120ADR $274Occ ≈ 4%—

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cozy cabin w/ outdoor deck and access to Coosawattee Resort amenities

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $8,474ADR $310Occ ≈ 7%5★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Whitetail River Retreat

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

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

    Revenue $15,161ADR $420Occ ≈ 10%—

    Airbnb

  • Summit Chalet Retreat

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.4 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $9,123ADR $154Occ ≈ 16%5★ (3)

    Airbnb

  • Bucks Bear Lodge - Recharge in a Riverside Resort

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $48,701ADR $341Occ ≈ 39%4.9★ (23)

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  • Maple Summit Ellijay

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $4,355ADR $332Occ ≈ 4%5★ (2)

    Airbnb

  • Cabin at Coosawattee River Resort with private hot tub, pool & river access

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $17,931ADR $293Occ ≈ 17%4.9★ (14)

    Delisted

  • Cozy Blue Ridge Cabin • Firepit • Near Orchards

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $8,717ADR $198Occ ≈ 12%5★ (3)

    Airbnb

  • Modern cabin retreat in Coosawattee river resort

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $43,027ADR $268Occ ≈ 44%5★ (30)

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  • Water Tower 3 Bdrm

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

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

    Revenue $927ADR $231Occ ≈ 1%—

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  • Rustic Retreat - Paradise Found

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $20,731ADR $172Occ ≈ 33%5★ (6)

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  • Copper Lantern Stays

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $7,301ADR $215Occ ≈ 9%4.5★ (17)

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  • Relaxing River Retreat on the river hot tub, firep

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

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

    Revenue $40,332ADR $319Occ ≈ 35%4.5★ (34)

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  • LUX Cabin | Hot Tub, Pools & Resort Amenities

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

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

    Revenue $21,590ADR $259Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (102)

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  • Rustic Retreat

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $60,714ADR $233Occ ≈ 71%5★ (75)

    Airbnb

  • Dreamy wooded escape w/2 decks, resort access, WiFi, gas grills, hot tub/pool

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

    Revenue $16,148ADR $213Occ ≈ 21%4.5★ (20)

    Booking

  • Welcome to Bear Necessities!

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

    Revenue $12,530ADR $240Occ ≈ 14%5★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Riverfront Cabin w/ Screened Gazebo & EV Charger

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

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $39,392ADR $225Occ ≈ 48%5★ (56)

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  • New Listing: Secluded Heavenly Views 3 Bedroom, 2.

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

    Revenue $17,879ADR $361Occ ≈ 14%—

    Airbnb

  • Valhalla - Secluded, luxurious cabin on the Coosawattee River Resort

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $16,002ADR $442Occ ≈ 10%3.7★ (3)

    Delisted

  • Deer Haven Getaways - Resort Access

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $12,987ADR $223Occ ≈ 16%4.7★ (47)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $32,825ADR $216Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (31)

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  • Amazing View / Sunset / Hot Tub / Covered Deck

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

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

    Revenue $70,124ADR $256Occ ≈ 75%5★ (142)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Ellijay Cabin w/ Game Rm + Fire Pit | Dog-Friendly

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

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $30,797ADR $330Occ ≈ 26%5★ (40)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Ellijay Retreat w/ Access to Community Pools!

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

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

    Revenue $34,332ADR $204Occ ≈ 46%5★ (14)

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  • North Georgia Hideaway | Ellijay, GA

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $52,232ADR $391Occ ≈ 37%5★ (9)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Empress Tree Lodge - HotTub/Sauna/FirePit/Sleeps10

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

    Revenue $34,863ADR $330Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (27)

    Airbnb

  • Ellijay Escape: Hike, Shop, Explore & More!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $15,961ADR $182Occ ≈ 24%4.4★ (13)

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  • Expansive Mountain Views | Coffee Bar & Comfy Beds

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $30,409ADR $300Occ ≈ 28%5★ (16)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Family-Friendly Cabin | Games • Hot Tub • Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $42,588ADR $321Occ ≈ 36%5★ (19)

    Airbnb

  • Riveredge Escape Cabin-Tubing, PlaySet, Resort

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $16,905ADR $534Occ ≈ 9%—

    Booking

  • 4 Mi to Dtwn Ellijay: Cabin w/ Pool & River Access

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $11,160ADR $190Occ ≈ 16%—

    Booking

  • Deer Haven-Hot Tub • Game Room • Outdoor Fireplace

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

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

    Revenue $36,198ADR $280Occ ≈ 35%5★ (13)

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  • 3BR bohemian cabin with hot tub & resort amenities

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

    Revenue $25,509ADR $257Occ ≈ 27%4.7★ (17)

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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

$33,820

NOI

$11,436

Cash flow /mo

$953

Cash needed

$546,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.1%

ROE (yr 1)

5.0%

Cap rate

2.2%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$82,509

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$26,403

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$11,436
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$15,750
ROE5.0%

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)$6,764
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,015
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,691
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$3,044
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,670

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$525,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$21,000
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$26,403

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

$516,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$82,000 · 16%

Year-1 deduction

$83,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$26,000

Land 2% (county tax record, market value split) · building $434,000 over 39 years

Based on: 2,412 sq ft, built 2006, 3 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (game room, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $61,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $19,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$58,700
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $11,100 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $8,400
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $9,100 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $6,800
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,200 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $3,200
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $900
  • Window coverings (24)default

    $6,000 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $4,500
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (25% of floors)listing

    $3,900 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $2,900
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,600 new × 60% good × 1.88 allocation

    $9,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,200 new × 60% good × 1.88 allocation

    $5,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $5,800
  • 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$23,300
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $10,200 new × 50% good × 1.88 allocation

    $9,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,800 new × 50% good × 1.88 allocation

    $9,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,400 new × 50% good × 1.88 allocation

    $2,200
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $2,400 new × 50% good × 1.88 allocation

    $2,200
Building, 39-year$433,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $261,900 new × 67% good × 1.88 allocation

    $329,100
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $27,200 new × 60% good × 1.88 allocation

    $30,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $27,800 new × 60% good × 1.88 allocation

    $31,500
  • HVACdefault

    $27,200 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $20,500
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $11,600 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $8,800
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 1.88 allocation

    $2,000
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 1.88 allocation

    $11,300

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$58,700$23,300$500$82,500
2$0$0$11,100$11,100
3$0$0$11,100$11,100
4$0$0$11,100$11,100
5$0$0$11,100$11,100
6+$0$0$388,900$388,900
Total$58,700$23,300$433,900$515,900

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.