Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind property in the heart of Sautee Nacoochee, just minutes from the charm and tourism of Helen! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends historic character with modern comfort, featuring the original room from when the home was built in 1890's full of timeless charm and craftsmanship you simply can't recreate. The spacious layout offers plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a beautiful in-ground pool, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests year-round. The property also includes a detached carriage house complete with its own bedroom and bathroom?ideal for guests, extended family, or additional rental income. With its prime location just minutes from downtown Helen, this property is perfectly positioned for a high-performing short-term rental or Airbnb, offering guests a unique blend of history, privacy, and convenience to one of North Georgia?s most popular destinations. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this one checks all the boxes. Don?t miss your chance to own a piece of North Georgia history!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$181Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chad Buffington• Buffington Real Estate Group, LLC
Listed by Michael Horton III• Buffington Real Estate Group, LLC
Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind property in the heart of Sautee Nacoochee, just minutes from the charm and tourism of Helen! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends historic character with modern comfort, featuring the original room from when the home was built in 1890's full of timeless charm and craftsmanship you simply can't recreate. The spacious layout offers plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a beautiful in-ground pool, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests year-round. The property also includes a detached carriage house complete with its own bedroom and bathroom?ideal for guests, extended family, or additional rental income. With its prime location just minutes from downtown Helen, this property is perfectly positioned for a high-performing short-term rental or Airbnb, offering guests a unique blend of history, privacy, and convenience to one of North Georgia?s most popular destinations. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this one checks all the boxes. Don?t miss your chance to own a piece of North Georgia history!
FMLS #7133879
Mar 24, 2023
Sold
$646,000
$156/sq ft
Jan 25, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2022
Price Changed
$669,000
$161/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Price Changed
$699,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 1, 2022
Price Changed
$749,000
$181/sq ft
Oct 15, 2022
Listed
$759,000
$183/sq ft
GAMLS #20081411
Mar 24, 2023
Sold
$646,000
$156/sq ft
Jan 25, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2022
Price Changed
$669,000
$161/sq ft
Nov 9, 2022
Price Changed
$699,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 1, 2022
Price Changed
$749,000
$181/sq ft
Oct 15, 2022
Listed
$759,000
$183/sq ft
ONE ROOM Cabin (circa 1910) with a house added on! Truly unique...this 3154 HSF home has 4 Bedrooms & 3.5 Baths. Some of the many features include the original 1910 room with vaulted open beam ceiling and stone (Masonry) wood burning fireplace. Sun Room with stone floors and lots of windows, a large Separate Dining room, plus a huge living room with woodburning fireplace. Kitchen has had recent upgrades, fresh paint, new flooring, new granite counters and new appliances. Enjoy the very spacious Master Bedroom on the main level with it's own woodburning fireplace. Master bath has custom shower, soaking tub and heated floors. Throughout the home, some flooring has been updated, but many of the original pine floors remain as well as walnut floors on the stairs and hallway of the upper level. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms one of which can be a second Master BR with an ensuite, and the other having access to a common bathroom in the hallway. The upstairs master bedroom has walnut floors and built in book cases. There are high ceilings in most rooms and open beams in main level Master BR, original "Cabin room", and sunroom. NEW inground pool (with built in fountains) added in 2022! Beautiful setting lets you enjoy the mountains as you enjoy your swim! Perennial "Kitchen Garden" just outside the sun room offers color most of the year and includes a Koi pond. This 2 Acre property is fenced and cross fenced and has dog quality fencing inside a board fence. Also included is a workshop building with lower level suitable for storage and upstairs has a "multi use studio" room for the Artist, Yoga enthusiast, or crafter in your midst. This home is a good candidate for Short Term Rental (STR) because it is located on a county maintained gravel road and is being sold with 2 acres -no restrictions or covenants other than R1 residential zoning. Seller is in the process of applying for the variance for STR. New septic system added in 2021 rated for 4 BR. Roof is 2 years old!
FMLS #4301958
Mar 22, 2013
Sold
$260,000
$63/sq ft
Dec 5, 2011
Listed
$275,900
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2007
Sold
$295,200
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2001
Sold
$172,900
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1999
Sold
$117,000
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1996
Sold
$20,000
$5/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,405 (+0.4%)
$14,784 + $250,020
$264,804
2024
$5,383 (+73.7%)
$13,548 + $244,852
$258,400
2023
$3,098 (+12.9%)
$11,088 + $125,520
$136,608
2022
$2,744 (+8.6%)
$11,088 + $104,576
$115,664
2021
$2,526 (+2.9%)
$11,088 + $104,576
$115,664
2020
$2,455 (−0.3%)
$8,772 + $78,468
$87,240
2019
$2,463
$8,772 + $78,468
$87,240
2018
$2,463 (+7.4%)
$8,772 + $78,468
$87,240
2017
$2,294
$8,772 + $73,220
$81,992
2016
$2,294 (+5.5%)
$8,772 + $73,220
$81,992
2015
$2,175 (+7.4%)
$8,256 + $73,220
$81,476
2014
$2,025
$8,256 + $67,464
$75,720
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
320 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,149
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,149
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
White County
APN
055D 085
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
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 20 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Sautee Nacoochee, GA • 30571
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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65
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 290 Chastain Rd
$734,513
$15K under list price of $750K
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