AMAZING RENTAL HISTORY | 48+ GUEST REVIEWS | NEARLY 5-STAR CABIN | COOSAWATTEE RIVER RESORT | 4BR/3BA | LOFT/GAME ROOM | MOUNTAIN VIEWS | HOT TUB + FIRE PIT | GARAGE | FURNISHED! Welcome to DEER WOODS LODGE at 1503 Garnet Drive—home of the infamous Adirondack chair & a proven income-producing mountain retreat in the highly sought-after Coosawattee River Resort! Currently operated as a successful STR, generating approximately $83,739 in 2025 & $82,836 in 2026. With 48+ guest reviews & a nearly 5-star rating, this established cabin offers an incredible opportunity for a personal getaway, investment property or turnkey rental business. With strategic management, optimized rates, strong marketing & limited owner use, the property has potential to generate approximately $85,000–$90,000 annually in gross rental revenue. Inside, enjoy tongue-and-groove ceilings, hardwood floors, a gas-log fireplace, mountain views & a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry & updated appliances. The main level offers 2BR/2BA, including a primary suite with huge his-and-hers closets & double vanities. Upstairs features a spacious loft/game room/bonus area perfect for entertaining or additional sleeping space. The finished basement offers a second living area, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath & 1-car garage. Outside, enjoy the huge front porch, peaceful mountain setting, hot tub, fire pit & the signature Adirondack chair—the perfect mountain photo spot! Updates include HVAC replaced in 2022, hot water heater approximately 2 years old & appliances approximately 2–3 years old. Sold furnished with seller reserving select items, making this an incredible opportunity to step into an established mountain rental in one of Ellijay's most desirable resort communities. Convenient to downtown Ellijay, wineries, apple orchards, hiking trails, Springer Mountain & the Appalachian Trail, Amicalola Falls & more!
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$699,000
1503 Garnet Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540
4beds
3,237sqft
Residential
Built in 2006
0.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$98/mo HOA
What's special
Gas-log fireplaceMountain viewsHardwood floorsHot tubHuge front porchUpdated appliancesPeaceful mountain setting
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily Reece 706-889-5290,
REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 436323
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Bonus Room, Great Room, Loft, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Loft, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,237
- Total interior livable area: 3,237 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Driveway, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck, Covered, Open
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal, Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Topography: Level,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 3052H 032
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Traditional,Country,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Subdivision: Coosawattee
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,181 annually
Location
- Region: Ellijay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,630
- Annual tax amount: $3,335
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$216/sqft |
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| 9/1/2026 | Listing removed | $699,000$216/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $699,000-6.2%$216/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $744,900-3.1%$230/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Price change | $769,000+2.7%$238/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $749,000$231/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000+36.2%$231/sqft |
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| 12/6/2022 | Sold | $549,950$170/sqft |
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| 11/7/2022 | Pending sale | $549,950$170/sqft |
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| 11/7/2022 | Contingent | $549,950$170/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Price change | $549,950-5.2%$170/sqft |
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| 7/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $580,000+153.3%$179/sqft |
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| 2/17/2015 | Sold | $229,000+23.8%$71/sqft |
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| 8/1/2008 | Sold | $185,000+1270.4%$57/sqft |
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| 1/27/2006 | Sold | $13,500$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,335 +1.4% | $215,852 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $3,289 +5.7% | $212,248 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $3,111 -7.3% | $194,528 +15% |
| 2022 | $3,357 +13.3% | $169,128 +25.5% |
| 2021 | $2,963 +15.8% | $134,720 +15.8% |
| 2020 | $2,559 -2.7% | $116,360 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $2,630 +3% | $116,120 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $2,553 | $111,280 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $2,553 | $96,480 |
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