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55 Elmwood Cir

55 Elmwood Cir

Ellijay, GA 30540

$389,999

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,423 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Low confidenceNegative cash flow

Year built

2024

Sqft

1,423

Lot sqft

20,473

HOA / mo

$95

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-05T15:38:14.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$33,370

ADR

$199

Occupancy

46%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,465

Confidence

Low (27.44), 42 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$11,617$25,266$39,164

Median revenue of shown comps: $20,806Checking amenities for 34 listings…

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

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

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

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

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

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Wander and Wine - Ellijay Escape

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

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

    Airbnb

  • 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)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 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)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3 BR home with outdoor deck and serene views

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

    Revenue $4,120ADR $274Occ ≈ 4%—

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 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)

    Vrbo

  • 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)

    Vrbo

  • Summit Chalet Retreat

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

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

    Airbnb

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  • Rocky River Retreat

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

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

    Airbnb

  • Riverfront, Hot Tub! Coosawattee River Resort Home

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

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Modern cabin retreat in Coosawattee river resort

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

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

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

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  • Hardwood Hideaway Stay

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $17,322ADR $199Occ ≈ 24%4.8★ (52)

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  • Hardwood Hideaway

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $34,411ADR $183Occ ≈ 52%4★ (1)

    Booking

  • Maple Summit Ellijay

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

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

    Airbnb

  • 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)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Riverfront Cabin w/ Hot-tub, peaceful escape

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

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

    Airbnb

  • 3 Bedroom Lodge

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

    Revenue $1,632ADR $272Occ ≈ 2%—

    Airbnb

  • Amazing View / Sunset / Hot Tub / Covered Deck

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

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

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 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)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Whitetail River Retreat

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

    Revenue $15,161ADR $420Occ ≈ 10%—

    Airbnb

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

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

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

    VrboBooking

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

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

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

    AirbnbVrbo

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

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

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

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

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

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Deer Haven Getaways - Resort Access

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

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

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 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

  • Bucks Bear Lodge - Recharge in a Riverside Resort

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

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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

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

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

    Vrbo

  • Cozy Blue Ridge Cabin • Firepit • Near Orchards

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

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

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Water Tower 3 Bdrm

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

    Revenue $927ADR $231Occ ≈ 1%—

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $17,879ADR $361Occ ≈ 14%—

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Rustic Retreat - Paradise Found

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

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Beautiful Private Getaway Fireplace HotTub Rocking Chair Porch Resort Amenities

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

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

    Revenue $34,733ADR $175Occ ≈ 54%4.9★ (128)

    Vrbo

  • A Harmony Of Coziness & Charm~ Fire pit, Workspace

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $47,704ADR $180Occ ≈ 73%5★ (32)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Copper Lantern Stays

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.8 mi

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

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.8 mi

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

    Vrbo

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
Term

Rate 8.03% = 7.28% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 1) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$33,370

NOI

$11,703

Cash flow /mo

-$1,177

Cash needed

$132,600

Cash-on-cash

-10.7%

ROE (yr 1)

0.0%

Cap rate

3.0%

DSCR

0.45

Year-1 write-off

$119,127

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,120

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$14,125
  • Principal paydown$2,429
  • Appreciation at%$11,700
ROE0.0%

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)$6,674
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,001
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,669
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$1,140
  • Property tax$2,771
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,212

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$97,500
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$15,600
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$38,120

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

$382,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$99,000 · 26%

Year-1 deduction

$119,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,000

Land 2% (county tax record, market value split) · building $283,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,423 sq ft, built 2024, 3 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $74,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $24,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$79,600
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,900 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $10,800
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $9,100 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $11,000
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,500 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $3,000
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 83% good × 1.32 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $1,500
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 80% good × 1.32 allocation

    $3,700
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,900 new × 96% good × 1.32 allocation

    $8,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,200 new × 96% good × 1.32 allocation

    $5,300
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 83% good × 1.32 allocation

    $6,200
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 80% good × 1.32 allocation

    $9,500
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$39,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,800 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $9,500
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,500 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $9,100
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,400 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $1,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $16,000 new × 90% good × 1.32 allocation

    $19,000
Building, 39-year$283,100
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $154,000 new × 97% good × 1.32 allocation

    $195,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $16,000 new × 96% good × 1.32 allocation

    $20,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $15,300 new × 96% good × 1.32 allocation

    $19,300
  • HVACdefault

    $16,000 new × 90% good × 1.32 allocation

    $19,000
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $9,200 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $11,100
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $3,200
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 92% good × 1.32 allocation

    $14,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$79,600$39,200$300$119,100
2$0$0$7,300$7,300
3$0$0$7,300$7,300
4$0$0$7,300$7,300
5$0$0$7,300$7,300
6+$0$0$253,800$253,800
Total$79,600$39,200$283,100$401,900

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.