A true log home located inside the prestigious Goose Island Hideaway, this home delivers the perfect blend of rustic charm, modern comfort, and views of the river. Cross the community's iconic covered bridge and feel the shift to mountain serenity as you arrive at this inviting retreat, complete with a wide front porch designed for slow mornings and relaxed evenings. Inside, the cabin features an open floorplan with 2 bedrooms on the main level plus a spacious master loft, and 2 full bathrooms. A standout feature is the beautiful sunroom overlooking the Ellijay River, offering year-round water views that bring the outdoors in. Whether you're sipping coffee, reading, or unwinding after a long day, this space becomes an instant favorite. Step outside to enjoy a hot tub, a fenced-in yard perfect for children to play and pets with the peaceful sounds of the river flowing just beyond the trees. The property is well maintained and thoughtfully updated, making it truly move-in ready. Goose Island Hideaway is one of the hidden gems of the North Georgia Mountains, known for its privacy, natural beauty, and unbeatable location—equally convenient to Ellijay and Blue Ridge for dining, shopping, hiking, wineries, and year-round adventure. This cabin is currently an active short-term rental, offering immediate income potential for investors or a turnkey vacation home for those seeking a mountain escape. Being sold furnished
Active
$509,000
488 Whispering Pine Ln, Cherry Log, GA 30522
3beds
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Residential
Built in 1996
0.63 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$122/mo HOA
What's special
True log homeModern comfortHot tubViews of the riverOpen floorplanInviting retreatIconic covered bridge
- 39 days
- 116
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christy Crumbley 770-616-5250,
Crye-Leike South, Inc
Source: NGBOR,MLS#: 436023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sunroom, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main,Upper
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Vented
- Furnished: Yes
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: Ellijay
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Topography: Sloping,Steep
Details
- Parcel number: 3105D 009
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community, Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, River Access
- Subdivision: Goose Island Hideaway
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,460 annually
Location
- Region: Cherry Log
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $486,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,009
- Date on market: 9/13/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,000+18.4% |
Source: NGBOR #436023 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $429,899 |
Source: NGBOR #326112 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Pending sale | $429,899 |
Source: NGBOR #326112 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $429,899+196.5% |
Source: NGBOR #326112 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2013 | Sold | $145,000-40.3% |
Source: NGBOR #216317 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2007 | Sold | $243,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,009 +12.9% | $194,760 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $2,664 -21% | $177,320 -15.9% |
| 2023 | $3,372 +16.7% | $210,840 +44.8% |
| 2022 | $2,889 +10% | $145,560 +21.9% |
| 2021 | $2,626 +40.9% | $119,400 +40.9% |
| 2020 | $1,864 -2.9% | $84,720 |
| 2019 | $1,919 -1.3% | $84,720 |
| 2018 | $1,944 | $84,720 +18.7% |
| 2017 | $1,944 +10.6% | $71,400 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $1,757 +4.5% | $69,400 +20.3% |
| 2015 | $1,681 +18.2% | $57,680 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,422 -2.4% | $56,880 -33.4% |
| 2013 | $1,457 | $85,360 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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