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Butler Creek Rd Lot 8

Butler Creek Rd Lot 8

Cherry Log, GA 30522

$399,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Est. land %

Year built

2026

Sqft

912

Lot sqft

123,275

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-27T20:49:34.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$29,140

ADR

$199

Occupancy

40%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$6,846

Confidence

Low (50.48), 19 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$24,989$37,724$55,629

Median revenue of shown comps: $37,724

  • Brand-new woodland cabin with lovely deck, firepit, fireplace & forest views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0 ft

    Revenue $20,522ADR $218Occ ≈ 26%4.7★ (48)

    Delisted

  • Sunset Ridge - Mountain views, hot tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 269 ft

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

    Revenue $65,041ADR $240Occ ≈ 74%5★ (175)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Black Bear Hollow

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 384 ft

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

    Revenue $37,640ADR $228Occ ≈ 45%5★ (47)

    Airbnb

  • Haley Glen Cherry Log

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 453 ft

    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $11,801ADR $208Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (108)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Proof in the Reviews | Comfort | Amenities

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $66,864ADR $242Occ ≈ 76%5★ (278)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Prime Mountain Location, Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit

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

    Revenue $23,005ADR $292Occ ≈ 22%5★ (27)

    Airbnb

  • Mountain View|<10 mins to City! Fireplace, Hot tub

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

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

    Revenue $58,459ADR $256Occ ≈ 63%5★ (140)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy Blue Ridge Cabin w/ Hottub: Under the Hemlock

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $37,724ADR $138Occ ≈ 75%5★ (206)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Relaxing Getaway! Cozy Cabin w Hot Tub & Firepit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $52,798ADR $175Occ ≈ 83%4.9★ (282)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • A Sunset Dream' - Upscale Blue Ridge Cabin!

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

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

    Revenue $44,183ADR $208Occ ≈ 58%5★ (305)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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  • Discover tranquility at Hidden Oasis

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $44,329ADR $182Occ ≈ 67%4.8★ (94)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Quiet Days & Long Views

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

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

    Revenue $31,939ADR $151Occ ≈ 58%4.8★ (234)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy/Romantic hideaway/King bed/Hot Tub/Lake View

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $51,199ADR $217Occ ≈ 65%5★ (114)

    Airbnb

  • Makin' Memories- hot tub,screened porch,solo stove

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $26,972ADR $183Occ ≈ 40%5★ (258)

    Airbnb

  • Couple’s Escape Mtn Views • Hot Tub • Cozy Firepit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $75,721ADR $280Occ ≈ 74%5★ (155)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Lake Hideaway 2 - Glory Living

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

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

    Revenue $65,845ADR $221Occ ≈ 82%5★ (408)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Traveller - Cherry Log, GA

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $4,913ADR $701Occ ≈ 2%—

    Delisted

  • Traveller - Cherry Log, GA

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $34,149ADR $230Occ ≈ 41%4.6★ (48)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Blue Ridge | Secluded Classic Cabin with Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.8 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $20,253ADR $172Occ ≈ 32%4.8★ (61)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

$29,140

NOI

$9,240

Cash flow /mo

$770

Cash needed

$430,960

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.1%

ROE (yr 1)

4.9%

Cap rate

2.3%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$114,558

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$36,659

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$9,240
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$11,970
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)$5,828
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$874
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,457
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$3,232
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,309

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$399,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$15,960
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$36,659

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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

$339,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$98,000 · 29%

Year-1 deduction

$115,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$37,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $241,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: 912 sq ft, built 2026, 2 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, flooring types, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $70,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $23,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$76,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $7,800 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $12,700
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $6,400 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $10,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,600 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $2,600
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $500
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $1,500
  • Window coverings (9)default

    $2,300 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $3,700
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,100 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

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

    $3,700 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $6,000
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $13,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$38,100
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $6,300 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $10,200
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $6,000 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $9,800
  • Patiosdefault

    $900 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $1,500
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $10,300 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $16,700
Building, 39-year$240,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $98,400 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $159,900
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $10,200 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $16,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $8,800 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $14,300
  • HVACdefault

    $10,300 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $16,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,900 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $9,500
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $4,300
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.62 allocation

    $19,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$76,200$38,100$300$114,600
2$0$0$6,200$6,200
3$0$0$6,200$6,200
4$0$0$6,200$6,200
5$0$0$6,200$6,200
6+$0$0$215,900$215,900
Total$76,200$38,100$240,800$355,100

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.