MOVE IN READY!! ADJOINING THE NATIONAL FOREST FOR PRIVACY, this POPULAR FLOOR PLAN has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath cabin sitting on 2.11 acres with year-round mountain views from all levels and offers many upgrades including open kitchen w/custom flooring, granite countertops, large farm sink, tiled backsplash, open to greatroom w/stacked stone fireplace and wall of windows showcasing your view, custom tiled showers and bathrooms w/granite countertops, hardwood flooring on main and upper levels, terrace level includes wet bar and stacked stone fireplace, large party deck w/outdoor wood-burning fireplace, expansive decking on lower level and just minutes to the Toccoa River Canoe launch, hiking & mountain biking, Lake Blue Ridge and all the Aska Adventure area amenities!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
2.11 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kim Knutzen• Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE
Bought with Linda Baker• Engel & V?lkers North GA Mountains
MOVE IN READY!! ADJOINING THE NATIONAL FOREST FOR PRIVACY, this POPULAR FLOOR PLAN has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath cabin sitting on 2.11 acres with year-round mountain views from all levels and offers many upgrades including open kitchen w/ custom flooring, granite countertops, large farm sink, tiled backsplash, open to greatroom w/ stacked stone fireplace and wall of windows showcasing your view, custom tiled showers and bathrooms w/ granite countertops, hardwood flooring on main and upper levels, terrace level includes wet bar and stacked stone fireplace, large party deck w/ outdoor wood-burning fireplace, expansive decking on lower level and just minutes to the Toccoa River Canoe launch, hiking & mountain biking, Lake Blue Ridge and all the Aska Adventure area amenities!!
GAMLS #10334586
Feb 28, 2025
Sold
$950,000
$317/sq ft
Feb 2, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 9, 2024
Price Changed
$999,999
$333/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Listed
$1,199,000
$400/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$63 (−1.0%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2024
$64 (+196.3%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2023
$21 (−69.8%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2022
$71 (−29.2%)
$4,283 + $74,139
$78,422
2021
$100
$4,283 + $44,737
$49,020
2020
$100 (−1.9%)
$4,283 + $44,737
$49,020
2019
$102 (−5.7%)
$4,283 + $43,374
$47,657
2018
$108
$2,959 + $43,374
$46,333
2017
$108 (−0.6%)
$2,959 + $43,949
$46,908
2016
$109 (−4.4%)
$2,959 + $43,949
$46,908
2015
$114 (+0.9%)
$2,959 + $38,605
$41,564
2014
$113
$3,740 + $41,558
$45,298
Tax history for 281 Mountain Retreat Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$63 (−1.0%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2024
$64 (+196.3%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2023
$21 (−69.8%)
$4,283 + $91,174
$95,457
2022
$71 (−29.2%)
$4,283 + $74,139
$78,422
2021
$100
$4,283 + $44,737
$49,020
2020
$100 (−1.9%)
$4,283 + $44,737
$49,020
2019
$102 (−5.7%)
$4,283 + $43,374
$47,657
2018
$108
$2,959 + $43,374
$46,333
2017
$108 (−0.6%)
$2,959 + $43,949
$46,908
2016
$109 (−4.4%)
$2,959 + $43,949
$46,908
2015
$114 (+0.9%)
$2,959 + $38,605
$41,564
2014
$113
$3,740 + $41,558
$45,298
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fannin County
APN
0022 018A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Total Number Of Slips: 0
Parking Features: Kitchen Level
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tour.usamls.net/281-Mountain-Retreat-Drive-Morganton-GA-30560/unbranded
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Living Area: 3000
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Builder
Above Grade Finished Area: 3000
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Levels: Three Or More
Appliances: Other
Laundry Features: In Basement
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Other, Outside
Room Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Room Types: Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Property Information
Property Condition: New Construction
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Cabin
Deed Book: 0000
Section: 1
Land Information
Land Lot: 188
Lot Information
Has View
Lot Size Area: 2.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 91911.6
Lot Size Acres: 2.11
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Other
Frontage Type: Borders US/State Park
Plat Page: 1
Building Information
Year Built: 2024
Building Area Total: 3000
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Builder
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0021 005
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Year: 0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: High Speed Internet
Location
Other Expenses
Initiation Fee: 0
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: 450
Association Fee Includes: Other, Private Roads
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 281 Mountain Retreat Drive, Morganton GA 30560
City: Morganton
County Or Parish: Fannin
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30560
Country: US
District: 7
Subdivision Name: Mountain Retreat
Coordinates: -84.184082,34.77832
Directions: From McDonalds in Blue Ridge, take Hwy 515 toward Blairsville to RIGHT on Hwy 60 and follow to stop sign. Turn LEFT on Old Hwy 76 and follow to downtown Morganton, taking a RIGHT onto Hwy 60 (just past post office) Follow Hwy 60 for approx 9 mi to LEFT on Mountain Retreat Road (NEW ROAD). Follow up mountain to 4th homesite on LEFT.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Fannin County
APN: 0022 018A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 48
Listing Information
Is New Construction
Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, VA Loan
Special Listing Conditions: Covenants/Restrictions
List Price: 999999
Search Price: 950000
Close Price: 950000
Listing Id: 10334586
Original List Price: 1199000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2024-07-03
Close Date: 2025-02-28
Due Diligence Date: 2025-02-10
Listing Contract Date: 2024-07-03
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-31
Off Market Date: 2025-01-31
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Schools
East Fannin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Fannin County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
Fannin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$897,000 – $1.09M
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