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

93 Elmwood Cir

93 Elmwood Cir

Ellijay, GA 30540

$629,900

3 bd · 2 ba · Listed 9d ago

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Low confidenceEst. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

23,087

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-18T13:11:55.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$33,275

ADR

$199

Occupancy

46%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,754

Confidence

Low (29.12), 36 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$13,341$29,365$38,762
  • Vino Vista 2BR+Loft-Wine Cellar, Game Rm & Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $38,637ADR $210Occ ≈ 50%5★ (85)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $66,080ADR $317Occ ≈ 57%5★ (39)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Wander and Wine - Ellijay Escape

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

    Revenue $43,279ADR $196Occ ≈ 60%5★ (37)

    Airbnb

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

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

    Revenue $7,273ADR $421Occ ≈ 5%5★ (62)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $36,743ADR $271Occ ≈ 37%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 $33,396ADR $188Occ ≈ 49%4.9★ (81)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3 BR home with outdoor deck and serene views

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

    Revenue $2,730ADR $273Occ ≈ 3%—

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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

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

    Revenue $7,517ADR $309Occ ≈ 7%5★ (1)

    Vrbo

  • Riverfront, Hot Tub! Coosawattee River Resort Home

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

    Revenue $34,296ADR $322Occ ≈ 29%5★ (13)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Modern cabin retreat in Coosawattee river resort

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

    Revenue $44,241ADR $265Occ ≈ 46%5★ (30)

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  • Hardwood Hideaway Stay

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

    Revenue $14,143ADR $170Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (52)

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  • New! Riverfront Retreat - Sleeps 12, Ellijay

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $83,336ADR $421Occ ≈ 54%5★ (33)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Maple Summit Ellijay

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

    Revenue $3,184ADR $318Occ ≈ 3%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Relaxing River Retreat on the river hot tub, firep

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

    Revenue $39,136ADR $318Occ ≈ 34%4.5★ (32)

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  • Riverfront Cabin w/ Hot-tub, peaceful escape

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

    Revenue $28,871ADR $250Occ ≈ 32%5★ (16)

    Airbnb

  • 3 Bedroom Lodge

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

    Revenue $800ADR $266Occ ≈ 1%—

    Airbnb

  • Amazing View / Sunset / Hot Tub / Covered Deck

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

    Revenue $69,277ADR $256Occ ≈ 74%5★ (140)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $45,106ADR $209Occ ≈ 59%4.8★ (198)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Riverfront Cabin w/ Screened Gazebo & EV Charger

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

    Revenue $36,078ADR $224Occ ≈ 44%5★ (55)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Whitetail River Retreat

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

    Revenue $13,846ADR $411Occ ≈ 9%—

    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 $15,641ADR $212Occ ≈ 20%4.5★ (20)

    VrboBooking

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

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

    Revenue $24,520ADR $299Occ ≈ 22%5★ (38)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $29,859ADR $330Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (27)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $33,750ADR $262Occ ≈ 35%5★ (13)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern Luxury Cabin close to Downtown Ellijay!

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

    Revenue $35,850ADR $284Occ ≈ 35%4.9★ (168)

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  • Deer Haven Getaways - Resort Access

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

    Revenue $10,513ADR $228Occ ≈ 13%4.7★ (46)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $11,824ADR $165Occ ≈ 20%—

    Booking

  • Bucks Bear Lodge - Recharge in a Riverside Resort

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

    Revenue $47,329ADR $350Occ ≈ 37%4.9★ (22)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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

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

    Revenue $19,131ADR $294Occ ≈ 18%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

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

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

    Revenue $14,302ADR $361Occ ≈ 11%—

    AirbnbVrbo

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

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

    Revenue $14,049ADR $187Occ ≈ 21%4.4★ (13)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Rustic Retreat - Paradise Found

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

    Revenue $17,903ADR $168Occ ≈ 29%5★ (4)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Beautiful Private Getaway Fireplace HotTub Rocking Chair Porch Resort Amenities

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

    Revenue $34,905ADR $175Occ ≈ 55%4.9★ (126)

    Vrbo

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

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

    Revenue $46,665ADR $180Occ ≈ 71%5★ (32)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Copper Lantern Stays

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

    Revenue $1,055ADR $218Occ ≈ 1%4.5★ (17)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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

$33,275

NOI

$7,853

Cash flow /mo

-$2,740

Cash needed

$202,171

Cash-on-cash

-16.3%

ROE (yr 1)

-4.9%

Cap rate

1.2%

DSCR

0.19

Year-1 write-off

$119,803

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,337

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$32,879
  • Principal paydown$4,122
  • Appreciation at%$18,897
ROE-4.9%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)14.1%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$6,655
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$998
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,664
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$5,102
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$6,803

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$157,475
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$25,196
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$38,337

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

$535,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$99,000 · 18%

Year-1 deduction

$120,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $437,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: ~1,900 sq ft (from beds), built 2026, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $83,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $27,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$86,800
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,000 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $14,600
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $8,200 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $12,000
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,300 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $4,900
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $1,800
  • Window coverings (19)default

    $4,800 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $7,000
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,800 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $11,400
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,700 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $6,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $8,400
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$31,600
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing

    $9,000 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $13,300
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,700 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $12,800
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,900 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $2,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,900 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $2,800
Building, 39-year$436,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $206,100 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $302,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $21,400 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $31,400
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $21,400 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $31,400
  • HVACdefault

    $21,400 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $31,400
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $12,200 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $18,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $3,900
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.47 allocation

    $17,600

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$86,800$31,600$1,400$119,800
2$0$0$11,200$11,200
3$0$0$11,200$11,200
4$0$0$11,200$11,200
5$0$0$11,200$11,200
6+$0$0$390,300$390,300
Total$86,800$31,600$436,500$554,900

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: 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.