$599,000

JUST FINISHED 2026 TRUE LOG CABIN 2 BEDROOMS + LOFT 2 BATHS UNFINISHED BASEMENT MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEAR CARTERS LAKE ALL-PAVED ACCESS AIRBNB POTENTIAL! Welcome to 196 Jake's Landing Way N, Ellijay, GA 30540-this BRAND-NEW TRUE LOG CABIN WAS JUST FINISHED IN MAY 2026 and is ready for its first owner… Read More to enjoy! If you've been searching for an authentic North Georgia mountain cabin with the character and craftsmanship of a true log home but the benefits of brand-new construction, THIS IS IT! This one-owner TRUE LOG HOME combines classic mountain character with modern finishes, slight/seasonal MOUNTAIN VIEWS, a freshly stained deck & easy YEAR-ROUND ALL-PAVED ACCESS. Inside, LUXURY LVP FLOORING RUNS THROUGHOUT ALL FINISHED AREAS, and the spacious open-concept living area features a gas fireplace with gas logs and a leased 120-gallon tank. The kitchen features SOFT-CLOSE CABINETRY, TILE BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES & ELECTRIC RANGE. The home offers 2 BEDROOMS + A SPACIOUS LOFT & 2 FULL BATHROOMS. The upper-level bedroom features a PRIVATE BALCONY overlooking the peaceful mountain setting & seasonal views, while the versatile loft provides additional sleeping space and could also be used as an office, game room or second living area. Need more room? The large UNFINISHED BASEMENT IS ALREADY FRAMED WITH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING INSTALLED, creating exciting potential for an additional bedroom, full bath, recreation/game room, additional living space & storage, plus the ability to accommodate a separate HVAC zone. Additional improvements include gutters installed, completed interior/exterior painting & a recently stained deck. INVESTORS-DON'T MISS THE VACATION-RENTAL POTENTIAL! ESTIMATED GROSS SHORT-TERM RENTAL REVENUE COULD BE APPROXIMATELY $55,000-$75,000 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON FURNISHINGS, AMENITIES, MANAGEMENT, PRICING, OCCUPANCY & MARKET CONDITIONS; PROJECTION IS AN ESTIMATE ONLY AND IS NOT GUARANTEED. ANOTHER POTENTIAL BENEFIT FOR PRIMARY-RESIDENCE BUYERS AGE 65+-GILMER COUNTY OFFERS SCHOOL-TAX/HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS; BUYERS SHOULD VERIFY CURRENT ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS WITH THE GILMER COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR. Best of all, you're convenient to CARTERS LAKE, TUMBLING WATERS, HIKING & MOUNTAIN-BIKING TRAILS, WINERIES, CIDERIES, WATERFALLS, TUBING, KAYAKING, FLY FISHING & ENDLESS NORTH GEORGIA ADVENTURES. Whether you're looking for a FULL-TIME HOME, WEEKEND MOUNTAIN ESCAPE OR VACATION RENTAL/AIRBNB, this just-finished cabin checks all the boxes. CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED WITH AN ACCEPTABLE $599,000 OFFER-COME SEE THIS BRAND-NEW NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAIN CABIN BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE CALLS IT HOME! Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,320

Lot Size

1.26 Acres

Year Built

2026

MLS Number

10834092

30 Days Snapshot Of 30540

$396k

-25%

(avg) sold price

homes sold

+5%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Basement

Bath/Stubbed, Full, Unfinished

Building

1,320 finished sqft above grade, 816 unfinished sqft below grade, 1,320 total finished sqft, Built in 2026, Bungalow/Cottage, Craftsman, Traditional, Log, Three Or More, Cabin

Community

Gated

Cooling

Central Air

Dining Room

Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo

Exterior Features

Deck, Porch

Fireplaces

One fireplace, Gas Log

Floors

Hardwood, Vinyl

Foundation

Slab

Water Features

Water body: N/A

Heating

Central

Home Owner's Association

Annual Fee: $750, Private Roads

Interior Features

High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Kitchen

Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters

Lot

Land Lot: 280, Leased Land: No, 1.26 acres, Level, Cleared, Grassed

Parking

Parking Total: 8, Kitchen Level

Property

No Common Walls, Resale, Single Family Residence, Mountain(s), Seasonal View

Roof

Metal

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Annual Amount: $1,066, Year: 2025

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Water Available, Private

Windows

Double Pane Windows

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