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199 Hiawatha Trl N

199 Hiawatha Trl N

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

$863,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,732 sqft · Listed 20d ago

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Low confidenceEst. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2017

Sqft

1,732

Lot sqft

40,511

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-09-07T12:26:57.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$47,103

ADR

$290

Occupancy

44%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,865

Confidence

Low (38.69), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$24,379$44,523$62,828
  • Singing Pines- Mtn Views, Close to Town, Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 118 ft

    Revenue $36,439ADR $348Occ ≈ 29%4.2★ (5)

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  • The Squirrel's Nest

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

    Revenue $3,831ADR $180Occ ≈ 6%5★ (5)

    Airbnb

  • Creekside, family-friendly cabin w/ a private hot tub, game room, & firepit

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

    Revenue $20,829ADR $221Occ ≈ 26%4.5★ (80)

    Vrbo

  • Our Blue Heaven- Close to Town, Hot Tub, Billiards

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

    Revenue $78,287ADR $323Occ ≈ 66%5★ (74)

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  • Lucille's Creekside Hideaway

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

    Revenue $1,085ADR $217Occ ≈ 1%4.6★ (59)

    Airbnb

  • Tucked Away Cabin, Dog Friendly, Blue Ridge, Ga

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

    Revenue $30,661ADR $243Occ ≈ 35%5★ (117)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Foxhollow - Great deal! Minutes to Blue Ridge!

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

    Revenue $65,514ADR $310Occ ≈ 58%5★ (53)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Blue Ridge Cabin Retreat; Amongst The Clouds

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $33,193ADR $221Occ ≈ 41%5★ (353)

    Airbnb

  • Bentley's Retreat on Overlook- Blue Ridge GA

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

    Revenue $60,020ADR $321Occ ≈ 51%4.4★ (5)

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  • Paddy`s Porch | Blue Ridge, GA

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

    Revenue $18,183ADR $332Occ ≈ 15%4.6★ (9)

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  • Babbling Brook - 10 Minutes Downtown Blue Ridge

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

    Revenue $59,723ADR $319Occ ≈ 51%4.7★ (37)

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  • PRIVATE CABIN-STUNNING VIEWS-CLOSE TO TOWN*PETS OK

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

    Revenue $44,427ADR $184Occ ≈ 66%5★ (236)

    Airbnb

  • Lizard Lookout Cabin, Pets Welcome!

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $53,761ADR $244Occ ≈ 60%4.7★ (12)

    Booking

  • Beyond Cabin + GeoDome • Hot Tub • Mtn Retreat

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

    Revenue $51,148ADR $294Occ ≈ 48%4.9★ (44)

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  • The Brantley Tranquil Escape

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

    Revenue $12,214ADR $278Occ ≈ 12%3.4★ (5)

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  • A Beary Good Life

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $35,862ADR $281Occ ≈ 35%5★ (2)

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  • Blueberry Hill - S’mores & Soaks by Starlight

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

    Revenue $36,012ADR $329Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (11)

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  • Lofty Willow Lodge - Modern Mountain Home

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

    Revenue $1,514ADR $302Occ ≈ 1%—

    Airbnb

  • Born In The Rockies|MTN Views|Hot Tub|Fire Pit

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

    Revenue $36,545ADR $351Occ ≈ 29%4.7★ (6)

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  • Modern Mountain Cabin w/ Games & Outdoor Living

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

    Revenue $44,618ADR $339Occ ≈ 36%5★ (44)

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  • Mountain Solace- Pets OK, Arcade Games, Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $63,764ADR $399Occ ≈ 44%5★ (10)

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  • Designer Cabin • MTN Views • Hot-Tub • Mins to DT

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

    Revenue $105,059ADR $381Occ ≈ 76%5★ (62)

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  • Blue Ridge Sunset Mountain View Getaway Near Town!

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

    Revenue $87,137ADR $308Occ ≈ 78%5★ (389)

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  • Mountain Dream’n- modern, dog friendly, hot tub

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

    Revenue $123,996ADR $408Occ ≈ 83%5★ (41)

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  • Mountain Views | Fireplace Deck | Game Room

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

    Revenue $51,727ADR $340Occ ≈ 42%5★ (31)

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  • Moonlight Creek Cabin- PRIVATE MOUNTAIN CABIN- 5 mins to Downtown Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $12,354ADR $295Occ ≈ 11%4.6★ (19)

    Vrbo

  • Game Room + Hot Tub | Blue Ridge Cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $51,190ADR $368Occ ≈ 38%5★ (61)

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  • Peaceful Peaks

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

    Revenue $46,290ADR $259Occ ≈ 49%4.9★ (40)

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  • Luxury cabin mins to downtown; sleeps 10

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $23,067ADR $273Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (243)

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  • Ken's Cabin Blue Ridge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $16,553ADR $295Occ ≈ 15%4.9★ (40)

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  • Luxury Cabin Minutes to DWTN Blue Ridge All Paved

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

    Revenue $21,428ADR $329Occ ≈ 18%4.8★ (157)

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  • Beautiful 3 bedroom cabin with hot tub

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

    Revenue $7,982ADR $349Occ ≈ 6%4.8★ (32)

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  • Luxury Mountain View Cabin with Jacuzzi

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

    Revenue $59,103ADR $324Occ ≈ 50%5★ (139)

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  • Endless Sunset - Blue RidgeGa

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

    Revenue $68,465ADR $300Occ ≈ 63%4.7★ (31)

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  • The Sanctuary in Blue, Long Range Mountain Views

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

    Revenue $38,149ADR $329Occ ≈ 32%5★ (62)

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  • Family Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Games & Views

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

    Revenue $56,295ADR $265Occ ≈ 58%4.9★ (171)

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  • Appalachian View- Luxury Cabin w/Hot Tub & Mt View

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

    Revenue $68,961ADR $305Occ ≈ 62%4.5★ (38)

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  • Cherokee Dreamer`s Den | Blue Ridge, GA

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

    Revenue $72,268ADR $347Occ ≈ 57%4.8★ (68)

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  • Picabo Cabin Getaway

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

    Revenue $4,138ADR $185Occ ≈ 6%4.5★ (164)

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  • Serenity on The Mountain | Blue Ridge, GA

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

    Revenue $30,302ADR $337Occ ≈ 25%4.5★ (34)

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  • All Decked Out- Screened Porch | Outdoor Fireplace | Luxurious Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $50,086ADR $466Occ ≈ 29%4.7★ (20)

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  • A Point of View - Cozy, secluded, all paved roads

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $76,715ADR $385Occ ≈ 55%5★ (168)

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  • Mountain View. Hot tub. Private

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $28,315ADR $244Occ ≈ 32%5★ (181)

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  • Tondelia- Master on Main, Indoor Hot Tub, Mtn View

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

    Revenue $35,686ADR $316Occ ≈ 31%4.7★ (13)

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  • Mountain View Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Game Room

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

    Revenue $57,596ADR $298Occ ≈ 53%4.7★ (124)

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  • *Special/View/Dog Friendly gated deck/Firepit/King

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

    Revenue $32,541ADR $228Occ ≈ 39%4.9★ (223)

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  • Hilltop Hideaway- EV Charger, HotTub, Game Room

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

    Revenue $74,511ADR $343Occ ≈ 60%5★ (21)

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  • Dream Catcher - Blue Ridge, GA

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $84,769ADR $365Occ ≈ 64%4.9★ (35)

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  • Bigfoot's Hideout - Treehouse, Arcade, Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $12,399ADR $326Occ ≈ 10%4.2★ (6)

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  • Family Retreat - Sauna, Hot tub, Views, Game Rm

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.8 mi

    Revenue $85,631ADR $325Occ ≈ 72%4.9★ (80)

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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
Term

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

Est. revenue

$47,103

NOI

$13,964

Cash flow /mo

-$3,487

Cash needed

$250,270

Cash-on-cash

-16.7%

ROE (yr 1)

-4.1%

Cap rate

1.6%

DSCR

0.25

Year-1 write-off

$154,597

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$49,471

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$41,840
  • Principal paydown$5,647
  • Appreciation at%$25,890
ROE-4.1%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)15.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$9,421
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,413
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,355
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$6,559
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$9,191

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$215,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$34,520
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$49,471

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

$735,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$153,000 · 21%

Year-1 deduction

$155,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$49,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $582,000 over 39 years

Based on: 1,732 sq ft, built 2017, 3 bd / 2.5 ba, furnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $90,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $29,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$92,900
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,600 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $16,200
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,900 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $13,300
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,000 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $5,100
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 2.64 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $2,000
  • Window coverings (17)default

    $4,300 new × 40% good × 2.64 allocation

    $4,500
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,500 new × 82% good × 2.64 allocation

    $16,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,500 new × 82% good × 2.64 allocation

    $9,800
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 2.64 allocation

    $8,100
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 2.64 allocation

    $9,500
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

    $19,500 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $7,800
15-year land improvements$59,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,600 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $14,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,300 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $14,000
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,700 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $2,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $19,500 new × 55% good × 2.64 allocation

    $28,300
Building, 39-year$582,000
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $187,700 new × 85% good × 2.64 allocation

    $421,700
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $19,500 new × 82% good × 2.64 allocation

    $42,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $19,200 new × 82% good × 2.64 allocation

    $41,700
  • HVACdefault

    $19,500 new × 55% good × 2.64 allocation

    $28,400
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $11,100 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $18,900
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $8,900
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 64% good × 2.64 allocation

    $20,300

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$92,900$59,800$1,900$154,600
2$0$0$14,900$14,900
3$0$0$14,900$14,900
4$0$0$14,900$14,900
5$0$0$14,900$14,900
6+$0$0$520,400$520,400
Total$92,900$59,800$582,000$734,700

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.