$675,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

142 Bear Lake Dr Blue Ridge, GA 30513

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
3.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$598 Per Sq Ft

73% Below List Price

221 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2,500 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 3.1 Acre Lot
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • River View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to your own slice of paradise nestled in the Cherry Log Mountain community! This property boasts 3.1 acres of tranquil beauty, situated along 500+ feet of Cherry Log Trout Creek with its very own private lagoon, stocked private lake, covered bridge, and three secluded islands. The highlight of this cabin is the massive primary bedroom flooded with natural light from numerous windows, creating a serene oasis for relaxation. Cozy up by the stack stone fireplaces on chilly evenings or step outside onto the back porch to unwind in the soothing hot tub. The open-concept living area provides a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, ideal for entertaining guests or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, adding a touch of elegance to the rustic ambiance. Conveniently located just 10 minutes away from both Blue Ridge and Ellijay, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility to amenities and attractions. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, a short-term rental business or a permanent residence, this property offers endless possibilities for creating cherished memories in the heart of nature. These properties will generate $75-85k annually with rental income, with a very high occupancy rate. The location is the best in all of Blue Ridge. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this idyllic retreat or turn-key successful cabin rental business your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blake Coty

Keller Williams Rlty. Partners License #426914 Listed on: 09/10/2024

Keller Williams Rlty. Partners

Co-Listed By

Sophie Smith

Keller Williams Rlty. Partners License #376498

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Dillard

Compass License #283313

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 3.1 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 2,500 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • River Front
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • River
  • Lake

Home Design

  • Country Style Home
  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Ellijay Primary/Elementary School
  • Clear Creek Middle School
  • Gilmer High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Cherry Log Mountain Community Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5-12

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,690

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 7
  • Section: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Country/Rustic
  • Co List Office: KWRP02
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Generator
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.10
  • Other Sturctures: Garage(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Total Dock Slips: 1
  • Total Finished Area2: 1128
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Interior Amenities: Rear Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Feature Name: Bear Lake
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 620.567

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Frontage: 2500
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dock
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • View: Lake, River
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Water Available
  • Water Source: Private, Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 300
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ellijay Primary/Elementary
  • High School: Gilmer
  • Middle School: Clear Creek
  • Elementary School: Ellijay Primary/Elementary
  • Middle School: Clear Creek
  • High School: Gilmer

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 103
  • Lot: 5-12
  • Deed Book: 2405
  • Deed Page: 363
  • Plat Book: 20
  • Plat Page: 147

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3690

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Blake Coty Kelley
Bought by
Johnson Rita P
Seller's Agent
Blake Coty
Keller Williams Rlty. Partners
Buyer's Agent
Rick Dillard
Compass
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,825,000
-73%
Views
238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-64.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Vincent Paul S
Bought by
Coty Kelley Blake and Coty Sophie
Seller's Agent
Mark Reeves
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Blue Ridge
Buyer's Agent
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$449,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%
Original Mortgage
$427,025
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2018
Sold by
Spv Solutions Llc
Bought by
Vincent Paul S and Vincent Sarah A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2017
Sold by
Vincent Paul S
Bought by
Spv Solutions Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2010
Closed on
Apr 6, 2012
Sold by
Citizens South Bank
Bought by
Vincent Paul S and Vincent Sarah A
Seller's Agent
Ron Harbin
REMAX Town & Country - BR Downtown
Buyer's Agent
Scott Nichols
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Blue Ridge
List Price
$103,000
Sold Price
$103,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2010
Sold by
New Horizons Bank and Dixon James E
Bought by
New Horizons Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2007
Sold by
Dixon James E
Bought by
Dixon Joseph Leon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2005
Sold by
Holloway Jacqueline P
Bought by
Dixon James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,274
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Mclain George A and Mclain Patr
Bought by
Holloway Jacqueline P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2001
Sold by
Bunch Ronald F and Bunch Leigh
Bought by
Mclain George A and Mclain Patr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1996
Bought by
Bunch Ronald F and Bunch Leigh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1994
Bought by
Bunch Ronald F and Bunch Leigh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1991
Bought by
Bunch Ronald F and Bunch Leigh
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $675,000 --
Warranty Deed $449,500 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $102,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $207,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $150,000 --
Deed $127,000 --
Deed $110,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $68,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $427,025 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,274 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $675,000 -3.6% $598 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $700,000 -4.8% $621 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Price Changed $735,000 -3.9% $652 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Price Changed $765,000 -2.5% $678 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Price Changed $785,000 -59.7% $696 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Price Changed $1,950,000 -11.4% $1,729 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Price Changed $2,200,000 -12.0% $1,950 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $2,500,000 +456.2% $2,216 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $449,500 0.0% $332 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 For Sale $449,500 +336.4% $332 / Sq Ft
04/06/2012 04/06/12 Sold $103,000 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
02/28/2012 02/28/12 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2010 06/02/10 For Sale $103,000 -- $56 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,367 $217,284 $87,000 $130,284
2023 $3,690 $230,724 $84,000 $146,724
2022 $3,117 $177,087 $68,840 $108,247
2021 $2,065 $113,203 $30,600 $82,603
2020 $2,032 $94,744 $30,600 $64,144
2019 $2,105 $95,624 $31,480 $64,144
2018 $2,133 $92,960 $50,400 $42,560
2017 $2,325 $89,600 $50,400 $39,200
2016 $2,645 $80,560 $40,320 $40,240
2015 $2,093 $84,880 $27,200 $57,680
2014 $1,844 $84,680 $27,200 $57,480
2013 -- $101,440 $42,000 $59,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10377262

Georgia MLS

APN: 3118E-011