Furnished cabin in a quiet country setting in the mountains. Relax in the hot tub on the deck or cozy up to the fireplace on a frosty morning. Easy access to downtown Helen and local attractions, Unicoi State Park and National Forest. Many updates on the inside and outside of cabin. Good investment property. Currently on nightly rental program
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Rona Asman• Century 21 Community Realty
Bought with Dale Holmes• Headwaters Realty
Source:GAMLS #7343297
Redfin Estimate
$261,265
$36K since sold in April 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($309K) of 6 comparable homes.
Furnished cabin in a quiet country setting in the mountains. Relax in the hot tub on the deck or cozy up to the fireplace on a frosty morning. Easy access to downtown Helen and local attractions, Unicoi State Park and National Forest. Many updates on the inside and outside of cabin. Good investment property. Currently on nightly rental program
GAMLS #3060564
Jan 20, 2012
Sold
$43,000
$61/sq ft
FMLS #4219423
Jan 20, 2012
Sold
$43,000
$61/sq ft
May 4, 2011
Listed
$50,990
$73/sq ft
Wonderful log cabin just outside of Alpine Helen and near Unicoi State Park and Nat'l Forest. This cabin boasts a stone frpl, vaulted ceiling & exposed beams in grt rm. Loft bedroom has private balcony w/ mtn views. Bathoorm w/solid surface vanity and two person jetted tub. Side covered deck has spa and patio furniture. Offered fully furnished. Absolutely perfect as rental property or for your own weekend getaways to enjoy the North GA Mtns or beautiful Helen, GA including its renown Octoberfest!! Sold as is with no disclosure, warranty, or termite letter.
Public Records
Nov 3, 2005
Sold
$127,100
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,420 (−1.3%)
$12,000 + $57,028
$69,028
2024
$1,438 (+5.4%)
$12,000 + $57,028
$69,028
2023
$1,364 (+25.0%)
$10,000 + $50,144
$60,144
2022
$1,092 (+12.4%)
$8,400 + $37,608
$46,008
2021
$971 (−4.9%)
$8,400 + $37,608
$46,008
2020
$1,021 (−0.3%)
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2019
$1,024
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2018
$1,024 (+13.9%)
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2017
$898
$8,400 + $23,716
$32,116
2016
$898 (+10.6%)
$8,400 + $23,716
$32,116
2015
$812 (+5.6%)
$8,400 + $22,012
$30,412
2014
$769
$8,400 + $20,380
$28,780
Tax history for 56 Summit Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,420 (−1.3%)
$12,000 + $57,028
$69,028
2024
$1,438 (+5.4%)
$12,000 + $57,028
$69,028
2023
$1,364 (+25.0%)
$10,000 + $50,144
$60,144
2022
$1,092 (+12.4%)
$8,400 + $37,608
$46,008
2021
$971 (−4.9%)
$8,400 + $37,608
$46,008
2020
$1,021 (−0.3%)
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2019
$1,024
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2018
$1,024 (+13.9%)
$8,400 + $27,864
$36,264
2017
$898
$8,400 + $23,716
$32,116
2016
$898 (+10.6%)
$8,400 + $23,716
$32,116
2015
$812 (+5.6%)
$8,400 + $22,012
$30,412
2014
$769
$8,400 + $20,380
$28,780
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Log/Wood Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Cabin/Cottage
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PREPARED JOYCE PENLAND LOIS JO
Living Sq. Ft: 702
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 414
Building Sq. Ft: 942
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LL28 LD3 0.430AC
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,731
Acres: 0.43
Front Footage: 30
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2001
County: White County
APN: 042B 092
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 20, 2026
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Schools
Mount Yonah Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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White County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
6/10
White County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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