$100,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Tranquility abides in this charming rustic cabin. Relax on the screen porch to the sound of the cascading creek after a day on the lake. Master on main with porch & spacious bath. Great room, stone fireplace, open to kitchen/dining. Lower level, den/2 bedrooms/bath/screened porch. Lake views. Fabulous 2 stall pavilion boat house recently renovated. Separate guest cottage, Gator garage. Mint condition and move-in ready! Fee simple, 1.27 ac lot, gated shared driveway with neighbor. This location offers exceptional privacy in one of the most peaceful locations on the lake. Paved driveway with surface parking for 4 cars. Additional parking at base of driveway for 2 more cars. GA Power license for Boathouse has an annual fee of $371.39. Septic system is permitted for 3 bedrooms.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by YETTY ARP• Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #6613551
Redfin Estimate
$1,277,229
$462K since sold in December 2019$75K since September
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This home's estimate is 247.2% higher than the average sale price ($368K) of 6 comparable homes.
$100,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Tranquility abides in this charming rustic cabin. Relax on the screen porch to the sound of the cascading creek after a day on the lake. Master on main with porch & spacious bath. Great room, stone fireplace, open to kitchen/dining. Lower level, den/2 bedrooms/bath/screened porch. Lake views. Fabulous 2 stall pavilion boat house recently renovated. Separate guest cottage, Gator garage. Mint condition and move-in ready! Fee simple, 1.27 ac lot, gated shared driveway with neighbor. This location offers exceptional privacy in one of the most peaceful locations on the lake. Paved driveway with surface parking for 4 cars. Additional parking at base of driveway for 2 more cars. GA Power license for Boathouse has an annual fee of $371.39.
GAMLS #7303813
Dec 16, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2014
Listed
$899,000
$480/sq ft
GAMLS #3258011
May 31, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2012
Listed
$975,000
$521/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2005
Sold
$915,000
$489/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,415 (−2.2%)
$252,000 + $150,263
$402,263
2024
$5,538 (+0.6%)
$210,000 + $142,116
$352,116
2023
$5,507 (−2.6%)
$210,000 + $135,042
$345,042
2022
$5,655 (+0.7%)
$196,000 + $116,291
$312,291
2021
$5,614 (−2.4%)
$196,000 + $112,969
$308,969
2020
$5,751 (−0.7%)
$196,000 + $103,425
$299,425
2019
$5,792 (−0.4%)
$196,000 + $100,512
$296,512
2018
$5,813 (+5.9%)
$196,000 + $100,512
$296,512
2017
$5,487 (−0.3%)
$196,000 + $95,858
$291,858
2016
$5,501 (−3.1%)
$196,000 + $95,858
$291,858
2014
$5,676
$196,000 + $97,230
$293,230
Tax history for 5896 Lake Rabun Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,415 (−2.2%)
$252,000 + $150,263
$402,263
2024
$5,538 (+0.6%)
$210,000 + $142,116
$352,116
2023
$5,507 (−2.6%)
$210,000 + $135,042
$345,042
2022
$5,655 (+0.7%)
$196,000 + $116,291
$312,291
2021
$5,614 (−2.4%)
$196,000 + $112,969
$308,969
2020
$5,751 (−0.7%)
$196,000 + $103,425
$299,425
2019
$5,792 (−0.4%)
$196,000 + $100,512
$296,512
2018
$5,813 (+5.9%)
$196,000 + $100,512
$296,512
2017
$5,487 (−0.3%)
$196,000 + $95,858
$291,858
2016
$5,501 (−3.1%)
$196,000 + $95,858
$291,858
2014
$5,676
$196,000 + $97,230
$293,230
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.27 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,872
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rabun County
APN
LN04 114A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 6
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Lower Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets Stain,Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Great Room
Room Type: Family Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Other
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Two
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Bedroom
Construction Materials: Frame, Other
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Dock: Covered/2 Slips, Hoist
Other Structures: Boat House, Garage(s), Guest House
Other Equipment: Generator
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
Water Source: Well
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rabun County
Middle Or Junior School: Rabun County
High School: Rabun County
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 441 to Old 441 to Lake Rabun Road. Past Rabun Beach Store. Driveway on right.
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Rabun
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Gated, Lake, Marina, Near Trails/Greenway, Powered Boats Allowed, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Rabun County
APN: LN04 114A
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
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Schools
Rabun County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 6.5mi
Rabun County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Rabun County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 99° expected this year, 21 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.47M
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