HUGE PRICE ADJUSTMENT! MOTIVATED SELLER! Successful Short-Term Rental in the city limits and walking distance to downtown Helen! This fully-furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin is nestled on two wooded lots totaling .50 acres, providing privacy and ample parking space. Enjoy easy access to the private new hot tub and fire pit just steps from the door. Inside, you'll find a stunning floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace with an electric insert that can easily convert to a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings with wood beams and new state-of-the-art electric reclining sofas, perfect for relaxing in front of the 65" smart TV. The kitchen has been recently renovated with solid hickory cabinets, butcher block countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Outside, the expansive wrap-around deck is ideal for outdoor gatherings and comes equipped with a Blackstone flat top grill and comfortable outdoor furniture. Take a scenic trail from the cabin to discover an old gold mine and waterfall, or walk to downtown Helen for shopping, dining, live music, tubing on the river, and more. Don't miss the opportunity to experience all this charming cabin has to offer, whether for short-term rental investment or to make it your next family home!
Active
Price cut: $45K (12/29)
$495,000
243 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA 30545
3beds
1,566sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Cabin
Built in 1976
0.5 Acres Lot
$474,800 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample parking spaceStainless steel appliancesPrivate new hot tubButcher block countertopsComfortable outdoor furnitureSolid hickory cabinetsBlackstone flat top grill
- 48 days |
- 408 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
Deborah A Heeter 706-768-1978,
Century 21 Community Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10644206
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Central, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,566
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,566
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Steep Slope
Details
- Parcel number: H03A 013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country/Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Helen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,580
- Annual tax amount: $1,413
- Date on market: 11/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$474,800
$451,000 - $499,000
$1,699/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $495,000-8.3%$316/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10644206 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $540,000-1.8%$345/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10644206 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$351/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10644206 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,414 +7.4% | $57,432 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $1,316 +12.5% | $48,928 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $1,171 | $41,040 +24.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,804/mo
Principal & interest
$2359
Property taxes
$272
Home insurance
$173
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30545
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mount Yonah Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10White County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 8/10White County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mt Yonah
- Middle: White County
- High: White County
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Loading
- Loading
