With the original cabin built in 1950, this Fee Simple property is one of the remaining original cabins on Lake Burton. Two wings and a large screen porch enlarged the cabin to its current size. This charming cabin can be used as is, upgraded, or rebuilt for your dream lake front home. Walk in the front door to a massive stone fireplace in the main room which is finished in yellow pine. Two bedrooms, 2 & A1/2 baths, and a loft make up the main living area. The large screen porch is perfect for morning coffee or lazy afternoon naps. The two-slip boat house with upper deck and swimming platform is steps away from the house across Timpson Cove Road. House is sold as is. Walking distance from Anchorage Marina, the property is minutes from Waterfall Country Club, the small mountain cities of Clayton, Hiawassee and Clarkesville, plus Moccasin State Park and Fish Hatchery. The cabin is located in Rabun County which is famous for hiking trails, waterfalls and excellent dining. Home is being sold as is.
With the original cabin built in 1950, this Fee Simple property is one of the remaining original cabins on Lake Burton. Two wings and a large screen porch enlarged the cabin to its current size. This charming cabin can be used as is, upgraded, or rebuilt for your dream lake front home. Walk in the front door to a massive stone fireplace in the main room which is finished in yellow pine. Two bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, and a loft make up the main living area. The large screen porch is perfect for morning coffee or lazy afternoon naps. The two-slip boat house with upper deck and swimming platform is steps away from the house across Timpson Cove Road. House is sold as is. Walking distance from Anchorage Marina, the property is minutes from Waterfall Country Club, the small mountain cities of Clayton, Hiawassee and Clarkesville, plus Moccasin State Park and Fish Hatchery. The cabin is located in Rabun County which is famous for hiking trails, waterfalls and excellent dining. Home is being sold as is.
GAMLS #20117850
Jun 16, 2023
Sold
$1,454,750
$786/sq ft
May 3, 2023
Pending
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Apr 14, 2023
Listed
$1,495,000
$808/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1952
Sold
$150,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,736 (−4.2%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2024
$4,943 (+2.4%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2023
$4,829 (−2.1%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2022
$4,933 (+10.8%)
$216,000 + $57,852
$273,852
2021
$4,453 (−1.1%)
$216,000 + $53,501
$269,501
2020
$4,502 (−0.7%)
$189,000 + $48,497
$237,497
2019
$4,534 (+1.2%)
$189,000 + $43,129
$232,129
2018
$4,480 (+12.5%)
$189,000 + $43,129
$232,129
2017
$3,983 (+0.6%)
$170,000 + $41,866
$211,866
2016
$3,958 (−0.9%)
$170,000 + $39,984
$209,984
2014
$3,995
$170,000 + $36,361
$206,361
Tax history for 584 Timpson Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,736 (−4.2%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2024
$4,943 (+2.4%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2023
$4,829 (−2.1%)
$270,000 + $37,980
$307,980
2022
$4,933 (+10.8%)
$216,000 + $57,852
$273,852
2021
$4,453 (−1.1%)
$216,000 + $53,501
$269,501
2020
$4,502 (−0.7%)
$189,000 + $48,497
$237,497
2019
$4,534 (+1.2%)
$189,000 + $43,129
$232,129
2018
$4,480 (+12.5%)
$189,000 + $43,129
$232,129
2017
$3,983 (+0.6%)
$170,000 + $41,866
$211,866
2016
$3,958 (−0.9%)
$170,000 + $39,984
$209,984
2014
$3,995
$170,000 + $36,361
$206,361
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rabun County
APN
LB16A 013
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Total Number Of Slips: 2
Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking, Guest, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Living Area: 1851
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area: 1851
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Room Information
Basement: None
Room Types: Laundry, Family Room, Loft
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Metal
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: Cabin
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 21387.96
Lot Size Square Feet: 21387.96
Lot Size Acres: 0.491
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 132
Water Body Name: Lake Burton
Building Information
Year Built: 1952
Building Area Total: 1851
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: LB16A 013
Tax Annual Amount: 4453.05
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
Middle Or Junior School: Rabun County
High School: Rabun County
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 584 Timpson Cove Road, Clayton GA 30525
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30525
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.5188897,34.85640850000001
Directions: From Clayton: Head west on Hwy 76 for 7.2 miles, then turn left on Charlie Mountain Road (next to Mark's Marine) travel about 500 feet, then turn right on Timpson Cove Road, travel .6 miles, and the house is on the right, and the lake on the left. Set your GPS before losing cell service.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Marina, Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Rabun County
APN: LB16A 013
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 68
Listing Information
List Price: 1495000
Search Price: 1454750
Close Price: 1454750
Listing Id: 20117850
Original List Price: 1495000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-04-24
Close Date: 2023-06-16
Listing Contract Date: 2023-04-14
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-04-30
Off Market Date: 2023-04-30
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Schools
Rabun County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 6.5mi
Rabun County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Rabun County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
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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
8 days above 98° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.74M
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