Seller's Agent in 2025
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
(404) 217-5908
3 in this area
205 Total Sales
Welcome to The Lost Compass, a fully renovated and turnkey creekside motel in the heart of North Georgia. This unique 4-unit property has been completely upgraded and is sold FULLY FURNISHED, offering an ideal investment in one of the state's busiest tourist areas. Each guest suite features vaulted pine ceilings, a full bath, a refreshed kitchenette, and its own screened-in porch with rocking chairs. The two end units include cozy fireplaces and king beds, while the interior rooms offer double queen beds. Every unit has been individually designed with custom paint, upgraded lighting and fixtures, and thoughtfully curated decor. Bathrooms have refinished tile, and kitchenettes have been rehabbed with new layouts and lighting. Upgrades include interior drywall repair, stained trim and beams, fresh exterior paint, pressure-washed and stained decks, repaired sliding glass doors and gutters, new 84" curtain rods, and extensive landscaping with mulching and undergrowth clearing. A custom roadside sign enhances curb appeal, and the entire property is guest-ready. Set on 1.3 acres with frontage along scenic Highway 356, the R3 zoning allows for motel use up to 15 units, giving new owners plenty of room to expand. The property also includes a wide front patio and a separate creekside deck, with ample on-site parking. **ABOUT THE AREA** Located between Lake Burton and downtown Helen, Georgia's third most-visited city after Atlanta and Savannah, this property attracts guests year-round with its proximity to hiking trails, wineries, waterfalls, and festivals. Whether you're looking to run a boutique motel, operate short-term rentals, or expand into a larger lodging business, The Lost Compass offers immediate income potential in a high-demand market.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Elevate Brokerage Phone: 7066238186 License #402672 Listed on: 06/06/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE License #0
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 11/21/25 | Sold | $549,000 | 0.0% | $477 / Sq Ft |
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | For Sale | $549,000 | 0.0% | $477 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2025 09/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Price Changed | $549,000 | -8.3% | $477 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $520 / Sq Ft |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $872 | $41,840 | $24,572 | $17,268 |
| 2024 | $872 | $41,840 | $24,572 | $17,268 |
| 2023 | $805 | $35,472 | $17,552 | $17,920 |
| 2022 | $842 | $35,472 | $17,552 | $17,920 |
| 2021 | $925 | $34,492 | $17,552 | $16,940 |
| 2020 | $1,005 | $35,704 | $17,552 | $18,152 |
| 2019 | $1,008 | $35,704 | $17,552 | $18,152 |
| 2018 | $1,008 | $35,704 | $17,552 | $18,152 |
| 2017 | $908 | $32,448 | $17,552 | $14,896 |
| 2016 | $908 | $32,448 | $17,552 | $14,896 |
| 2015 | $847 | $79,270 | $17,552 | $14,156 |
| 2014 | -- | $99,450 | $0 | $0 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
(404) 217-5908
3 in this area
205 Total Sales
N
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non NON-MLS MEMBER
NON-MLS OFFICE
Source: Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 416288
APN: 055-060