PRICE REDUCTION! MOTIVATED OWNER SAYS SELL!!! Rare opportunity to own a home on Tray Mountain in a private gated location. Hike to High Shoals Falls! The neighborhood is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest. Enjoy private off grid style living while enjoying amenities of electric, water, septic and internet service! No HOA. Covenants do not allow STR's. This rustic 1872 sq ft home with covered porch offers generous living areas, lovely country kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and wood burning stove, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths that includes a primary suite upstairs that makes you feel like you're in a treehouse! Additional living space includes an office/exercise room that could easily be made into a 3rd bedroom by adding an exterior window, dining room and laundry room. A lovely firepit and covered porch invites you outside to enjoy nature while forced heating and a/c will keep you comfortable inside. This property has 2 freshwater springs and room to set up your own gun range and go hunting nearby! With close proximity to Helen, Appalachian Trail, Unicoi and all the wineries and nature this vicinity has to offer, you'll always feel like you're on vacation. Located just north of Anna Ruby Falls. Most accessories and furnishings will stay with home. This home is 7 miles off the blacktop and 4WD or AWD high clearance vehicle is necessary to access this property. Not accessible to drive by and just look. Agents please review private remarks for showing instructions. Cash or Conventional financing only.
Enjoy the best of what the North GA mountains has to offer! Whether it's for a weekend getaway place or your full time retreat, this lovely home is a must see. This splendid cabin features 3 rooms (1 bonus room) and 2.5 bathrooms an open concept living area/dining area. Entertainment area, pool table will remain in the home. Oversized primary bedroom is located on the second floor along with a full bathroom. Main level features two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and half bathroom. Beautiful creek runs through the property, you can enjoy sitting on the wrap around porch with mountain views. Nearby access to 2 main trailheads for your hiking adventures. Home is surrounded by waterfalls, forests and mountain wildlife. This is your mountain escape! Enjoy the privacy of your wooded oasis. New HVAC system has been installed. Home has been recently renovated. Secluded retreat on Tray Mountain, minutes to Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park and more. 4x4 or Jeep will be needed to get to the property, especially if it has recently rained you may get stuck. CASH or CONVENTIONAL OFFERS ONLY! NO STR. BACK ON THE MARKET! BUYER GOT COLD FEET AND BACKED OUT BECAUSE OF ROUGH TERRAIN BEFORE GETTING TO THE CABIN.
GAMLS #20095652
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$195,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 14, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2023
Price Changed
$215,000
$115/sq ft
Jul 25, 2023
Price Changed
$240,000
$128/sq ft
Jul 14, 2023
Relisted
—
Jul 10, 2023
Contingent
—
May 23, 2023
Price Changed
$265,000
$142/sq ft
Apr 13, 2023
Price Changed
$280,000
$150/sq ft
Apr 5, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 21, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 7, 2023
Price Changed
$299,900
$160/sq ft
Feb 9, 2023
Price Changed
$310,000
$166/sq ft
Jan 6, 2023
Listed
$325,000
$174/sq ft
Enjoy the best of what the North GA mountains has to offer! Whether it's for a weekend getaway place or your full time retreat, this lovely home is a must see. This splendid cabin features 3 rooms (1 bonus room) and 2.5 bathrooms an open concept living area/dining area. Entertainment area, pool table will remain in the home. Oversized primary bedroom is located on the second floor along with a full bathroom. Main level features two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and half bathroom. Beautiful creek runs through the property, you can enjoy sitting on the wrap around porch with mountain views. Nearby access to 2 main trailheads for your hiking adventures. Home is surrounded by waterfalls, forests and mountain wildlife. This is your mountain escape! Enjoy the privacy of your wooded oasis. New HVAC system has been installed. Home has been recently renovated. Secluded retreat on Tray Mountain, minutes to Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park and more. 4x4 or Jeep will be needed to get to the property, especially if it has recently rained you may get stuck. CASH or CONVENTIONAL OFFERS ONLY!NO STR. BACK ON THE MARKET! BUYER GOT COLD FEET AND BACKED OUT BECAUSE OF ROUGH TERRAIN BEFORE GETTING TO THE CABIN.
Public Records
Aug 5, 2021
Sold
$90,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2003
Sold
$135,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1996
Sold
$35,800
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1996
Sold
$34,700
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1995
Sold
$35,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,537 (−1.3%)
$8,116 + $66,604
$74,720
2024
$1,557 (+27.0%)
$8,116 + $66,604
$74,720
2023
$1,226 (+43.5%)
$5,860 + $48,200
$54,060
2022
$854 (−22.5%)
$5,400 + $30,600
$36,000
2021
$1,102 (+4.7%)
$5,400 + $30,600
$36,000
2020
$1,053 (−0.3%)
$5,676 + $31,724
$37,400
2019
$1,056 (+56.7%)
$5,676 + $31,724
$37,400
2018
$674 (+7.1%)
$4,244 + $19,628
$23,872
2017
$629
$4,244 + $18,248
$22,492
2016
$629 (+6.4%)
$4,244 + $18,248
$22,492
2015
$591 (+7.1%)
$3,916 + $18,248
$22,164
2014
$552
$3,916 + $16,748
$20,664
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,872
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,872
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
White County
APN
053 036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 17 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, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Helen, GA • 30545
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 881 Mule Branch Rd
$301,364
$7,636 under list price of $309K
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