Enjoy your summer ON THE WATER from this 3BR/1BA Vintage Lake Burton Cottage. A grandfathered residence, this cabin is built on the water and offers a one-of-a-kind lake living experience. Main level has 2 Bedrooms and Bath with 3rd bedroom in loft above. The lower level has laundry and utility room, storage and flex space. The houseplan features wrap-around balcony deck, large sundeck, large single boat slip, and dockage for 4 additional boats! Buy and hold as an investment or build your dream home on a fantastic deep water lake lot with nearly 140 feet of lake frontage and an elevated building site with sweeping views of the lake. New topo study and acceptable soil study conducted in 2018. The home has received many recent updates and repairs, and the owners have lived fulltime in the home through the summer of 2019. Located in Wildcat Cove and convenient to Lapradea???s Marina, store, and restaurant.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Meghann Brackett• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with Meghann Brackett• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Source:FMLS #6701653
Redfin Estimate
$411,950
$150K since sold in August 2020$15K since August
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This home's estimate is 33.2% lower than the average sale price ($617K) of 6 comparable homes.
Enjoy your summer ON THE WATER from this 3BR/1BA Vintage Lake Burton Cottage. A grandfathered residence, this cabin is built on the water and offers a one-of-a-kind lake living experience. Main level has 2 Bedrooms and Bath with 3rd bedroom in loft above. The lower level has laundry and utility room, storage and flex space. The houseplan features wrap-around balcony deck, large sundeck, large single boat slip, and dockage for 4 additional boats! Buy and hold as an investment or build your dream home on a fantastic deep water lake lot with nearly 140 feet of lake frontage and an elevated building site with sweeping views of the lake. New topo study and acceptable soil study conducted in 2018. The home has received many recent updates and repairs, and the owners have lived fulltime in the home through the summer of 2019. Located in Wildcat Cove and convenient to Lapradea???s Marina, store, and restaurant.
GAMLS #7441483
Apr 13, 2018
Sold
$412,500
$358/sq ft
Wonderful building opportunity on .702 acres near LaPrades Marina. This 3BR/1BA vintage cabin sits on the water! Live on the lake while building your dream home on the hill or enjoy the simple pleasures of cabin living--you can't get any closer to the lake than this! Full service marina, restaurant, gift shop, and more just a stone's throw away.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1975
Sold
$13,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$669 (+0.2%)
$43,521
2024
$668 (+10.7%)
$43,521
2023
$604 (+4.3%)
$41,620
2022
$579 (+6.8%)
$34,226
2021
$542 (+4.3%)
$31,607
2020
$520 (+9.6%)
$28,888
2019
$474 (−7.4%)
$24,270
2018
$512 (+4.3%)
$24,270
2017
$491 (−0.2%)
$26,120
2016
$492 (+12.8%)
$26,120
2014
$436
$22,524
Tax history for 2171 East Wildcat Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$669 (+0.2%)
$43,521
2024
$668 (+10.7%)
$43,521
2023
$604 (+4.3%)
$41,620
2022
$579 (+6.8%)
$34,226
2021
$542 (+4.3%)
$31,607
2020
$520 (+9.6%)
$28,888
2019
$474 (−7.4%)
$24,270
2018
$512 (+4.3%)
$24,270
2017
$491 (−0.2%)
$26,120
2016
$492 (+12.8%)
$26,120
2014
$436
$22,524
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rabun County
APN
LB03 106 L
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Masonry
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Refrigerator
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Loft
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Frame, Other
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Metal
Property Condition: Resale
Dock: Single Slip
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Heating: Other
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Other, Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rabun County
Middle Or Junior School: Rabun County
High School: Rabun County
Location Information
Directions: From Clayton take Hwy 76 to left onto Hwy 197. Go approximately 5 miles to left at 2nd entrance of E Wildcat Road (just past W Wildcat on right). Home is on right in approximately 1/2 mile.
Rabun
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Lake, Marina
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Rabun County
APN: LB03 106 L
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
Rabun County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 9.6mi
Rabun County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi
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Rabun County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $474,000
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