This 3-bedroom, 2 bath Lake Burton Cottage was designed for outdoor living and lakeside entertaining. The cozy cottage offers a vaulted great room with lots of natural light, rustic beams, river stone fireplace, dining area and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The great room opens to a large screened porch and decks overlooking Lake Burton and the surrounding mountains. The master wing features lake views and a generously sized private bath . The guest wing includes 2 guest bedrooms, one with lake views, and a full bath with marble tiled flooring and shower/tub combo with seamless glass enclosure. Enjoy lakeside entertaining from the lower level covered deck with full built-in bar equipped with a gas grill, green egg, ice maker, wine cooler, mini fridge, prep sink and flat screen tv. The private two-stall boathouse provides a covered porch and stationary swim dock for sunning. This conveniently located home offers easy access to Clayton, Anchorage Marina, Farmhouse Market and Waterfall Club.
LOTS OF PRIVACY, GREAT HOUSE, READY TO MOVE IN. GREAT VIEWS OF LAKE BURTON AND SURONDING MOUNTAINS. GREAT LOCATION!
Public Records
Dec 1, 1985
Sold
$164,000
Public Records
Dec 1, 1978
Sold
$36,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,924 (−0.5%)
$125,105
2024
$1,933 (+8.3%)
$125,105
2023
$1,785 (+3.2%)
$120,423
2022
$1,729 (+28.3%)
$101,202
2021
$1,348 (+7.2%)
$94,482
2020
$1,257 (−0.7%)
$71,891
2019
$1,266 (−0.4%)
$64,829
2018
$1,271 (+9.7%)
$64,829
2017
$1,159 (−0.2%)
$61,631
2016
$1,161 (+24.0%)
$61,631
2014
$936
$48,372
Tax history for 278 Murray Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,924 (−0.5%)
$125,105
2024
$1,933 (+8.3%)
$125,105
2023
$1,785 (+3.2%)
$120,423
2022
$1,729 (+28.3%)
$101,202
2021
$1,348 (+7.2%)
$94,482
2020
$1,257 (−0.7%)
$71,891
2019
$1,266 (−0.4%)
$64,829
2018
$1,271 (+9.7%)
$64,829
2017
$1,159 (−0.2%)
$61,631
2016
$1,161 (+24.0%)
$61,631
2014
$936
$48,372
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.39 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rabun County
APN
LB12 084 L
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Total Number Of Slips: 2
Parking Features: Kitchen Level
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Tile Bath, Wet Bar
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Gas Log
Room Information
Room Kitchen Features: Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Room Types: Laundry, Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Boat House, Stationary Dock
Security Features: Security System
Deed Book: A39
Deed Page: 686-687
Land Information
Land Lease
Land Lot: 89
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 39204
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet: 39204
Lot Size Acres: 0.9
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private, Sloped
Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 187
Waterfront Features: Seawall, Utility Company Controlled
Water Body Name: Lake Burton
Plat Page: 302
Building Information
Year Built: 1978
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: LB12 084 L
Tax Annual Amount: 1272
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rabun County Primary/Elementar
Middle Or Junior School: Rabun County
High School: Rabun County
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 278 Murray Cove Road, Tiger GA 30576
City: Tiger
County Or Parish: Rabun
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30576
Country: US
District: 5
Subdivision Name: Lake Burton
Coordinates: -83.5261561,34.8485306
Directions: 76 West to left on Charlie Mountain Rd. Take a right on to Murray Cove Rd across from the recycling center. Take the 2nd driveway to the right with split rail fence and holly bushes.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Marina
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Rabun County
APN: LB12 084 L
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 48
Listing Information
List Price: 1725000
Search Price: 1725000
Close Price: 1760000
Listing Id: 8937311
Original List Price: 1725000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-03-04
Close Date: 2021-04-09
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-03-07
Off Market Date: 2021-03-07
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Schools
Rabun County Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 6.7mi
Rabun County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
7/10
Rabun County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.54M – $1.87M
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