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1485 Newport Dr

1485 Newport Dr

Ellijay, GA 30540

$384,999

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · Listed 2d ago

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Low confidenceEst. land %High HOA

Year built

2020

Sqft

1,100

Lot sqft

31,799

HOA / mo

$900

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-09T17:02:54.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$41,840

ADR

$241

Occupancy

48%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,344

Confidence

Low (38.63), 27 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$21,120$30,159$47,522

Median revenue of shown comps: $29,875

  • Fun Octagon Cabin on Double Lot! Hot Tub, Firepit!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 472 ft

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $50,748ADR $257Occ ≈ 54%5★ (116)

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  • Mountain Bliss: Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Game Room & Vie

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $33,347ADR $417Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (71)

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  • Deer Haven Bungalow- Pet friendly, hot tub

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

    Revenue $44,296ADR $247Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (14)

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  • 3 br Family friendly cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $9,077ADR $229Occ ≈ 11%4.6★ (23)

    Airbnb

  • River Resort | Hot Tub + Game Room + Fenced Yard

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

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

    Revenue $1,689ADR $271Occ ≈ 2%5★ (1)

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

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $41,941ADR $406Occ ≈ 28%4.9★ (39)

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  • Bamby Bungalow. Family and Pet Getaway. Fenced yrd

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $53,766ADR $223Occ ≈ 66%5★ (150)

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  • Deer Watch, Fire pit, Hot tub & Billiards, Ellijay

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

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

    Revenue $30,159ADR $283Occ ≈ 29%5★ (15)

    Airbnb

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

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

    Revenue $42,114ADR $263Occ ≈ 44%5★ (44)

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  • Coosawatee River Resort -Sauna/Hot Tub/Dogs okay!

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

    Revenue $24,187ADR $329Occ ≈ 20%5★ (4)

    Delisted

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

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $67,995ADR $330Occ ≈ 56%5★ (54)

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  • Honey Bear Hideaway - Private. New Hot Tub.

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $23,632ADR $185Occ ≈ 35%5★ (13)

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  • Alpine Mountain-Full Fenced yard, privacy, hot tub

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

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

    Revenue $32,033ADR $235Occ ≈ 37%4.8★ (7)

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  • Spacious riverfront home with private dock, firepit & scenic outdoor space

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

    Revenue $18,607ADR $221Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (4)

    Delisted

  • Patagonia on the River

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $6,865ADR $187Occ ≈ 10%4.7★ (3)

    Airbnb

  • 3 King Bed Retreat with Hot Tub, near Downtown LIJ

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

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

    Revenue $29,127ADR $321Occ ≈ 25%5★ (76)

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  • Cozy Mountain Retreat at Coosawatte River Resort

    Camper/RV · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $13,202ADR $144Occ ≈ 25%5★ (15)

    Delisted

  • Bear Hug Lodge Stays

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $11,758ADR $257Occ ≈ 13%4★ (13)

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

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

    Revenue $29,875ADR $189Occ ≈ 43%1★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Private Riverside Cabin

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $62,726ADR $250Occ ≈ 69%4.9★ (170)

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  • Fully-Fenced w/Pool & Resort Access, Pet-Friendly

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

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $38,089ADR $289Occ ≈ 36%5★ (97)

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  • Riverfront cabin, Game Room, Hot tub, Private

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $9,288ADR $398Occ ≈ 6%4.8★ (69)

    Delisted

  • Hilltop Hideaway

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

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

    Revenue $28,505ADR $144Occ ≈ 54%4.7★ (16)

    Airbnb

  • Deer Run | Coosawattee Resort Amenities

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

    Revenue $26,463ADR $269Occ ≈ 27%5★ (39)

    Airbnb

  • Ellijay Cabin Escape: Hot Tub & Fire Pit!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $61,345ADR $233Occ ≈ 72%5★ (139)

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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
Management

Est. revenue

$41,840

NOI

$9,153

Cash flow /mo

$763

Cash needed

$419,899

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.2%

ROE (yr 1)

4.9%

Cap rate

2.4%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$100,707

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,226

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$9,153
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$11,550
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)$8,368
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,255
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,092
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$10,800
  • Property tax$1,814
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,158

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$384,999
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$15,400
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$32,226

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

$327,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$81,000 · 25%

Year-1 deduction

$101,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $246,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,100 sq ft, built 2020, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $63,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $20,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$71,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,200 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $10,600
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $6,700 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $8,700
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,900 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $2,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 50% good × 1.69 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $1,500
  • Window coverings (11)default

    $2,800 new × 40% good × 1.69 allocation

    $1,900
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $7,100 new × 50% good × 1.69 allocation

    $6,000
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,400 new × 88% good × 1.69 allocation

    $9,500
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $3,900 new × 88% good × 1.69 allocation

    $5,800
  • Appliances (range, dishwasher, refrigerator, dryer)listing

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 1.69 allocation

    $5,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$29,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $6,900 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $8,900
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,300 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $4,300
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,100 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $1,400
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $12,400 new × 70% good × 1.69 allocation

    $14,700
Building, 39-year$246,300
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $118,700 new × 90% good × 1.69 allocation

    $181,000
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $12,300 new × 88% good × 1.69 allocation

    $18,400
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $11,200 new × 88% good × 1.69 allocation

    $16,700
  • HVACdefault

    $12,400 new × 70% good × 1.69 allocation

    $14,700
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 76% good × 1.69 allocation

    $15,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$71,200$29,200$300$100,700
2$0$0$6,300$6,300
3$0$0$6,300$6,300
4$0$0$6,300$6,300
5$0$0$6,300$6,300
6+$0$0$220,800$220,800
Total$71,200$29,200$246,300$346,700

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: 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.