Incredible Lake Blue Ridge home w/ year round deep water, private cove, waterfall views, paved access, only 10 minutes from Blue Ridge! 4 bed/3.5 baths, 3 living areas, huge kitchen & amazing outdoor living space to take in the views of the lake & the sounds of the waterfall. Large double decker, 2 slip dock w/ 177' of lake frontage. Private concrete path or steps through the towering hemlocks & mtn laurel to the lake. Upscale primary suite w/ spacious sitting area, fireplace, lake views, HUGE closet, laundry, & spa like bathroom. Kitchen offers a walk in pantry, island, dining area all open to the expansive great room w/ soaring ceilings, oversized stone fireplace & large windows overlooking the lake. Terrace level offers 2 more gathering areas, a bunk room, 2beds/2baths, an office & 2nd laundry. 2 garages (a 2 car & the other a 3 car), & long private driveway. Located in the Aska Adventure Area!
Incredible Lake Blue Ridge home w/ year round deep water, private cove, waterfall views, paved access, only 10 minutes from Blue Ridge! 4 bed/3.5 baths, 3 living areas, huge kitchen & amazing outdoor living space to take in the views of the lake & the sounds of the waterfall. Large double decker, 2 slip dock w/ 177' of lake frontage. Private concrete path or steps through the towering hemlocks & mtn laurel to the lake. Upscale primary suite w/ spacious sitting area, fireplace, lake views, HUGE closet, laundry, & spa like bathroom. Kitchen offers a walk in pantry, island, dining area all open to the expansive great room w/ soaring ceilings, oversized stone fireplace & large windows overlooking the lake. Terrace level offers 2 more gathering areas, a bunk room, 2beds/2baths, an office & 2nd laundry. 2 garages (a 2 car & the other a 3 car), & long private driveway. Located in the Aska Adventure Area!
NEGBOR #219970
Dec 18, 2012
Sold
$737,000
$177/sq ft
May 11, 2012
Listed
$899,000
$216/sq ft
You can hear the rushing sounds of the nearby 40' waterfall from the private screened porch of this lake lodge with expansive beams, soaring ceilings, stacked stone, gourmet kitchen with and open floor plan. This is an incredible location, with almost two acres of privacy, an unbelievable view of the lake and 30' deep water at the dock, with 177 feet of frontage, where you are surrounded by mountain laurel, rhododendron and amazing hemlocks. Let the outside in with double French doors openingto the screened porch. This is quite an upscale home in the most beautiful cove on the lake.
FMLS #4310162
May 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2012
Listed
$995,000
$239/sq ft
GAMLS #3084760
Jan 6, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2011
Listed
$995,000
$239/sq ft
FMLS #4240157
Jan 3, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2011
Listed
$995,000
$239/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1999
Sold
$199,900
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,204 (−1.0%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2024
$5,257 (+17.5%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2023
$4,472 (−5.0%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2022
$4,706 (−9.5%)
$264,320 + $251,346
$515,666
2021
$5,200 (+7.2%)
$264,320 + $132,774
$397,094
2020
$4,852 (+8.0%)
$222,000 + $132,774
$354,774
2019
$4,491 (−5.7%)
$176,320 + $132,774
$309,094
2018
$4,762 (−0.7%)
$176,320 + $132,774
$309,094
2017
$4,794 (−7.4%)
$176,320 + $134,849
$311,169
2016
$5,175 (+17.0%)
$176,320 + $134,849
$311,169
2015
$4,423 (+19.2%)
$108,000 + $141,283
$249,283
2014
$3,710
$108,000 + $100,547
$208,547
Tax history for 986 Shady Falls Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,204 (−1.0%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2024
$5,257 (+17.5%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2023
$4,472 (−5.0%)
$264,320 + $309,278
$573,598
2022
$4,706 (−9.5%)
$264,320 + $251,346
$515,666
2021
$5,200 (+7.2%)
$264,320 + $132,774
$397,094
2020
$4,852 (+8.0%)
$222,000 + $132,774
$354,774
2019
$4,491 (−5.7%)
$176,320 + $132,774
$309,094
2018
$4,762 (−0.7%)
$176,320 + $132,774
$309,094
2017
$4,794 (−7.4%)
$176,320 + $134,849
$311,169
2016
$5,175 (+17.0%)
$176,320 + $134,849
$311,169
2015
$4,423 (+19.2%)
$108,000 + $141,283
$249,283
2014
$3,710
$108,000 + $100,547
$208,547
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.98 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,156
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fannin County
APN
0040 0125A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Garage
Parking Information
Has Carport
Total Number Of Slips: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tVuVktixzXU
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Lower Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs
Waterfront Features: Floating Dock, Deep Water Access, Lake
Water Body Name: Lake Blue Ridge
Plat Page: 2
Building Information
Year Built: 2001
Building Area Total: 4156
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0040 0125A
Tax Annual Amount: 7254.58
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Underground Utilities, Cable Available, High Speed Internet
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Blue Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Fannin County
High School: Fannin County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 986 Shady Falls Road, Blue Ridge GA 30513
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30513
Country: US
District: 7
Subdivision Name: Shady Falls Overlook
Coordinates: -84.2680639,34.8142284
Directions: From Blue Ridge McDonalds, take Hwy 515 E. and turn right at Mesquite Grill, follow to stop sign and turn Left, then Right on Aska Road just past ACE Hardware. Follow Aska Road approx. 6 miles to a left onto Shady Falls Rd. follow to home on R.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,156
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Fannin County
APN: 0040 0125A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 66
Listing Information
List Price: 2199000
Search Price: 2060000
Close Price: 2060000
Listing Id: 20085774
Original List Price: 3190000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2022-11-09
Close Date: 2023-08-14
Listing Contract Date: 2022-11-09
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-06-30
Off Market Date: 2023-06-30
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East Fannin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Fannin County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
Fannin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.07M – $2.50M
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