Completely renovated in 2017, this 3BD/3.5ba fee-simple Lake Burton cottage perfectly balances contemporary style with classic lakeside living. Nestled in the trees, this charming home features a cozy family room with white tongue and groove ceilings, pale pine flooring and a stone fireplace. The designer chef's kitchen with stainless appliances opens to a dining area and lakeside screened porch offering seamless access for outdoor entertaining. A large lakeside deck offers more space for dining, grilling and lounging while enjoying lake views. The main level includes a guest suite with ensuite full bath, powder room and laundry closet. Upstairs, a generous primary suite enjoys lake views, a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a private bath. A secondary guest bedroom acts as a bunk room with access to a full bath. A detached, camp-style bunkhouse with a window AC unit is perfect for extra guests. The 2-story, 2-stall boathouse was built in 2017 and enjoys deep water and views of the main body and distant mountains. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the rest of the summer on Lake Burton!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$1,636Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Leigh Barnett• Mountain Sotheby's International
Bought with Julie Barnett• Mountain Sotheby's International
Est. $1,859 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3035 Laurel Lodge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10772360
Jul 3, 2026
Sold
$3,010,000
$1,636/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Pending
—
May 27, 2026
Listed
$3,095,000
$1,682/sq ft
GAMLS #7473153
Dec 2, 2016
Sold
$725,000
$394/sq ft
Great Fee Simple Lake Burton Starter Home. Nestled in the woods in a quiet cove, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a great way to get on Lake Burton at an affordable price. The combined living/dining room has a stone fireplace and sliding doors to a spacious deck looking out down the cove at open water framed by mountains. Tongue and groove pine ceilings with exposed beams throughout the home add character and charm. The kitchen has a small breakfast bar and walk in pantry. The master on the main floor has full bath with tub. The two upstairs bedrooms both have private balconies and share a full bath with shower. Gentle steps lead to the 2 stall boathouse and floating dock.
Construction Materials: Rough-Sawn Lumber, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Attached YN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Cabin, House
Other Structures: Boat House, Outbuilding, Stationary Dock
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 25700.4
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 118
Waterfront Features: Dock Rights, Lake, Seawall, Swim Dock
Water Body Name: Lake Burton
Building Information
Year Built: 1970
Building Area Total: 1840
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Builder
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: LB08 008
Tax Annual Amount: 6936.44
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: High Speed Internet, Propane
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 3035 Laurel Lodge Road, Clarkesville GA 30523
City: Clarkesville
County Or Parish: Rabun
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30523
Country: US
Subdivision Name: Lake Burton
Coordinates: -83.560958,34.816028
Directions: From Clayton, 76W to left on Charlie Mtn Rd., Right on Bridge Creek Rd., Right on Burton Dam Rd, first right on Laurel Lodge Rd, Follow around to 3035 on right.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Marina
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,285
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Rabun County
APN: LB08 008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 18, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 54
Listing Information
List Price: 3095000
Search Price: 3010000
Close Price: 3010000
Listing Id: 10772360
Original List Price: 3095000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2026-05-27
Close Date: 2026-07-03
Due Diligence Date: 2026-06-15
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-27
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-06-01
Off Market Date: 2026-06-01
Around this home
Schools
Rabun County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 8.5mi
Rabun County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
Rabun County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clarkesville, GA • 30523
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$2.53M – $3.06M
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