Escape to the peaceful beauty of the North Georgia mountains in this charming cottage nestled within a quiet Lake Chatuge community. Located just steps from lake access, this inviting retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, relaxation, and outdoor living. Surrounded by tasteful landscaping, you will enjoy the waves of blooming flowers and trees and the subtle changing lake views with the seasons. This unique home design features a warm and cozy interior with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, nice size bedrooms, kitchen area and living space with extra room on the terrace level. The exterior has spacious open decks designed for enjoying the fresh mountain air. This cantilevered floor design also offers a unique area around the terrace level that uses the top level to create usable covered outdoor space. Whether you're searching for a weekend getaway, vacation rental opportunity, or full-time residence, this cottage can check any of the boxes. With easy lake access from 2 community common areas, you can enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and all that Lake Chatuge has to offer, while remaining just minutes from downtown Hiawassee's restaurants, shopping, and community events. If you've been dreaming of a peaceful lakeside lifestyle surrounded by mountain beauty, this hidden gem is your opportunity to experience the best of North Georgia living. Please check out the video in the virtual tour section for different perspectives!
Pending
$349,900
157 Sims Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
2beds
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Residential
Built in 1995
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exposed beamsSteps from lake accessKitchen areaCantilevered floor designSurrounded by tasteful landscapingVaulted ceilingsNice size bedrooms
- 9 days |
- 1,138 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Whitaker 828-361-4456,
Sonja Silvers Realty Group
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 431293
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Sheetrock, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Year Round, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0042A041
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hiawasse Lake Estates
Location
- Region: Hiawassee
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $219,455
- Annual tax amount: $344
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $349,900 |
Source: NGBOR #431293 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900+133.3% |
Source: NGBOR #431293 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2016 | Sold | $150,000 |
Source: NGBOR #247916 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344 -3.2% | $87,782 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $356 -11.1% | $82,953 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $400 -7.2% | $73,036 +5.1% |
| 2022 | $431 -24.7% | $69,502 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $572 -2.2% | $61,558 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $585 +0% | $57,034 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $585 +20.7% | $55,472 +23.2% |
| 2018 | $485 -18.6% | $45,039 -15.1% |
| 2017 | $595 +0% | $53,029 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $595 -19.2% | $53,265 |
| 2015 | $737 -1.3% | $53,265 +17.7% |
| 2014 | $746 | $45,265 +0% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,264 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30546
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Towns County Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 8/10Towns County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Towns County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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- Georgia
- Towns County
- Hiawassee
- 30546
- 157 Sims Rd




