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Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium

235 Parnell Dr

235 Parnell Dr

Ellijay, GA 30540

$425,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · Listed 25d ago

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Rental historyEst. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

1,200

Lot sqft

44,431

HOA / mo

$90

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-02T02:14:20.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$38,286

ADR

$248

Occupancy

42%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,923

Confidence

Low (46.03), 32 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$19,621$34,798$49,256
  • Peaceful Mountain View Cabin Hot tub Game Room

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

    Revenue $52,230ADR $311Occ ≈ 46%5★ (151)

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  • Serenity Now! located in Coosawattee River Resort

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $12,033ADR $280Occ ≈ 12%4.9★ (9)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Francis Oaks | Luxury Cabin in Coosawattee

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

    Revenue $51,907ADR $329Occ ≈ 43%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Legends Hideaway-Hot tub, game room, fireplace&Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $31,002ADR $318Occ ≈ 27%5★ (21)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Pet-Friendly Ellijay Cabin in the Woods on 1 Acre!

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

    Revenue $15,642ADR $144Occ ≈ 30%3.6★ (9)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Roost On The Ridge-hot tub, ping pong, sunroom

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

    Revenue $24,895ADR $259Occ ≈ 26%4.8★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Wilderness-themed retreat with community amenities, private hot tub, & fireplace

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

    Revenue $30,706ADR $188Occ ≈ 45%1★ (1)

    Vrbo

  • Bear Hug Lodge Stays

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

    Revenue $8,910ADR $259Occ ≈ 9%4★ (13)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cabin Oasis In The Mountains

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

    Revenue $6,428ADR $152Occ ≈ 12%4.8★ (147)

    Airbnb

  • Pet-Friendly escape in Ellijay! Private Hot Tub!

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

    Revenue $39,510ADR $333Occ ≈ 33%4.5★ (15)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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  • Family Friendly, Fire Pits, Grill, Pool Access

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

    Revenue $40,011ADR $170Occ ≈ 64%5★ (104)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Whispering Pines- Private, full-fenced yard, HT

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

    Revenue $38,141ADR $256Occ ≈ 41%4.7★ (3)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Starry Night cabin Dog Friendly

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $63,839ADR $191Occ ≈ 92%5★ (75)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Starry Night - Ellijay- pet friendly-DOGS ONLY

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $27,544ADR $193Occ ≈ 39%5★ (2)

    Booking

  • Cozy Mountain Retreat at Coosawatte River Resort

    Camper/RV · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $11,794ADR $144Occ ≈ 22%5★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • Modern Chic Cabin - Blue Ridge-Hot Tub & Game Room

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

    Revenue $64,673ADR $330Occ ≈ 54%5★ (54)

    AirbnbBooking

  • NEW@Coosawatee River Resort -Sauna/Hot Tub/Dog ok!

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

    Revenue $21,430ADR $320Occ ≈ 18%5★ (4)

    Airbnb

  • Above the Current

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $14,911ADR $294Occ ≈ 14%5★ (6)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Enchanted Deer - Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly

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

    Revenue $39,237ADR $263Occ ≈ 41%5★ (44)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Rainbow Lodge-Riverfront, Fiber, HotTub, Dog, Fish

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

    Revenue $69,324ADR $368Occ ≈ 52%5★ (302)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • River Rock Chalet: 2 BD/2Bth & Loft river front

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $44,532ADR $363Occ ≈ 34%4.9★ (130)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Deer Watch Retreat, Hot tub & Billiards, Ellijay

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

    Revenue $31,454ADR $257Occ ≈ 34%5★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • Brand new build! Fireplace;Hot Tub, Sauna, firepit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $14,122ADR $277Occ ≈ 14%5★ (7)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • River Cabin: Hot Tub, Dog-Friendly + Game Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $41,090ADR $286Occ ≈ 39%5★ (25)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Honey Bear Hideaway - Private. New Hot Tub.

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

    Revenue $20,947ADR $187Occ ≈ 31%5★ (11)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Creekside Bliss

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $31,110ADR $274Occ ≈ 31%4.8★ (102)

    Airbnb

  • Spacious Cabin • Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Dogs OK

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $38,400ADR $412Occ ≈ 26%4.9★ (39)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hot Tub|Fire Pit|Game Room LUX family retreat

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

    Revenue $52,159ADR $246Occ ≈ 58%5★ (89)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3 br Family friendly cabin

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

    Revenue $10,643ADR $229Occ ≈ 13%4.6★ (23)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Riverstone: Amenity-Packed, Riverfront Retreat, 8-Person Hot Tub/Sport Court.

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 1 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $51,378ADR $471Occ ≈ 30%4.9★ (200)

    Vrbo

  • Cozy Fall Cabin in Ellijay + Hot Tub + Sleeps 8!

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

    Revenue $48,549ADR $289Occ ≈ 46%5★ (167)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Fish, Soak & Unwind on Mountaintown Creek

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

    Revenue $77,076ADR $333Occ ≈ 63%5★ (165)

    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
Term

Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$38,286

NOI

$17,645

Cash flow /mo

-$820

Cash needed

$142,750

Cash-on-cash

-6.9%

ROE (yr 1)

4.0%

Cap rate

4.2%

DSCR

0.64

Year-1 write-off

$118,329

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$37,865

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$9,837
  • Principal paydown$2,781
  • Appreciation at%$12,750
ROE4.0%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)30.5%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$7,657
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,149
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,914
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$1,080
  • Property tax$51
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,590

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$106,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$17,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$37,865

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

$361,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$98,000 · 27%

Year-1 deduction

$118,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $263,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,200 sq ft, built 2026, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $74,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $24,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$77,700
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,400 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $11,700
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $6,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $9,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,100 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $2,900
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $1,700
  • Window coverings (12)default

    $3,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $4,200
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $3,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $5,300
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,600 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $9,100
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $5,500
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $7,900
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$39,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,200 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $9,900
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $6,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $9,600
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,200 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $1,600
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $13,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $18,700
Building, 39-year$263,300
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $129,600 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $179,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $13,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $18,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $12,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $17,300
  • HVACdefault

    $13,500 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $18,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $3,900 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $5,300
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $7,300
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.38 allocation

    $16,600

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$77,700$39,800$800$118,300
2$0$0$6,800$6,800
3$0$0$6,800$6,800
4$0$0$6,800$6,800
5$0$0$6,800$6,800
6+$0$0$235,400$235,400
Total$77,700$39,800$263,300$380,800

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.