Approved and registered for short-term rental use in White County and currently operating as a vacation rental, it's the kind of property that gives you both the "I want to stay here!" feeling and the "I could make money with this!" feeling. Completely renovated in 2022 and thoughtfully improved since, this charming cottage sits on a picturesque 1-acre lot between downtown Helen and Unicoi State Park. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting living space filled with natural light, stylish finishes, and comfortable, tasteful furnishings, while a new propane fireplace adds that extra touch of warmth and ambiance. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, while the beautifully updated bathroom now includes a new tile floor. Both bedrooms offer cozy spaces to relax after a day of exploring the North Georgia mountains. But the charm doesn't stop at the front door! Step outside and enjoy your own private CREEKSIDE oasis. A mountain stream runs through the property and can be heard throughout the grounds, creating the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or an evening around the new stone fire pit. You'll fall in love with the ultimate mountain glamping amenity-a luxury Hypedome garden igloo, perfect for year-round starlit dining while the renovated gazebo and new outdoor canopy provide plenty of room to relax and entertain. Additional improvements include a new well pump, automatic sand filtration system, French drain system behind the house, updated electrical wiring, new gutter guard system, and a new high-efficiency 9.8 EPM instant hot water heater, new 2025 Stor-Mor storage shed with double doors and outdoor security cameras. Imagine mornings with the sound of the creek, afternoons exploring Helen, and evenings gathered around the fire under a blanket of stars. Whether you keep it as your own mountain retreat or continue its successful life as a vacation rental, this charming creekside cottage is ready for its next adventure-and it could be yours.
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$455,000
578 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence, Cabin
Built in 1940
1 Acres Lot
$444,300 Zestimate®
$478/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New propane fireplaceStylish finishesSound of the creekRenovated gazeboPrivate creekside oasisComfortable tasteful furnishingsNew stone fire pit
- 9 days
- 170
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jackie Apigo 706-499-4634,
Nacoochee Real Estate,
Ethan Smith 706-949-6064,
Nacoochee Real Estate
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10831639
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Master On Main Level, Tile Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 952
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Other, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 042B 044
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Helen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $478/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,160
- Annual tax amount: $1,753
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$444,300
$422,000 - $467,000
$1,269/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000+18.2%$478/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Sold | $385,000-3.5%$404/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$419/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+150%$446/sqft |
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| 12/3/2021 | Sold | $170,000-14.1%$179/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Pending sale | $197,900$208/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $197,900$208/sqft |
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| 10/23/2021 | Listing removed | $197,900$208/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $197,900-9.2%$208/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listing removed | $217,900$229/sqft |
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| 8/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $217,900$229/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,754 +10.1% | $85,264 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $1,593 +3.3% | $76,488 +12.4% |
| 2023 | $1,543 +30.1% | $68,040 +36.1% |
| 2022 | $1,186 +113.1% | $49,996 +140.7% |
| 2021 | $557 +2.4% | $20,768 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $544 -0.3% | $19,328 |
| 2019 | $546 | $19,328 |
| 2018 | $546 +3.5% | $19,328 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $527 +45.9% | $18,836 +45.9% |
| 2016 | $361 | $12,912 -58.2% |
| 2015 | $361 +13.9% | $30,880 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $317 | $29,630 -11.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,410 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 30545
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Yonah
- Middle: White
- High: White
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