NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $558,835

1 Bed
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.35 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 21, 2025

Last sale price $549,000

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,156 / mo

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 1-Story Property
  • Heating Available
  • No HOA
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to The Lost Compass, a fully-renovated, FULLY FURNISHED, turnkey creekside motel in the heart of North Georgia's scenic wilderness. This distinctive 4-unit property (zoned for up to 15 units) has been thoughtfully upgraded from top to bottom, offering a rare investment opportunity with style, comfort, and growth potential already built in. Each of the four guest suites has been individually designed and professionally furnished, with new custom paint, refinished bathroom tile, upgraded lighting and fixtures, and refreshed kitchenettes featuring new lighting and layout enhancements. The vaulted pine ceilings add rustic charm, while new 84" wrapped curtain rods and coordinated decor elevate the overall guest experience. Each unit also features its own screened-in porch with classic rocking chairs, inviting visitors to relax and take in the peaceful forest views. The two end units offer cozy fireplaces and king-sized beds for romantic getaways, while the two interior rooms feature double queen beds, perfect for families or groups. Additional property upgrades include fresh interior drywall repairs, stained trim and exposed beams, exterior painting, pressure-washed and stained decks, repaired sliding glass doors and gutters, extensive landscaping (including undergrowth clearing, mulching, and mowing), and the installation of a beautiful custom roadside business sign. Everything is in place for new owners to step in and start booking immediately. Set on 1.3 acres with frontage on scenic Highway 356, the property is zoned R3, allowing for up to 15 motel units, providing ample room to expand. Guests are welcomed by a wide front patio and can unwind at a separate deck area along the tranquil creek. On-site parking is plentiful, and the location places you just minutes from some of North Georgia's most beloved destinations. **ABOUT THE AREA** Centrally located between Lake Burton and the bustling Alpine town of Helen, Georgia's third most-visited city after Atlanta and Savannah, The Lost Compass sits squarely in one of the state's most active tourist corridors. Visitors flock to the area year-round for hiking, wineries, lakes, waterfalls, Bavarian festivals, and mountain adventures. With so much already in place, this property presents a rare chance to own a fully-operational, beautifully updated motel in a high-demand vacation market. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of North Georgia hospitality with built-in charm, potential, and profitability.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Krohn

Keller Williams Elevate License #402672 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Keller Williams Elevate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Krohn

Keller Williams Elevate License #402672 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Keller Williams Elevate

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $872

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces

Schools

  • Mt Yonah Elementary School
  • White County Middle School
  • White County High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$872

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

1.35 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Financing Type: Conventional
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.35
  • Structure Type: Quadruplex
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Other
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mt Yonah
  • High School: White County
  • Middle School: White County

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 13

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Other

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • NumberOfUnitsTotal: 4

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 871.61

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Spitzer Deborah R
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$558,835

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,835
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Terminus Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Lost Compass Llc
Seller's Agent
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Krohn
Keller Williams Elevate
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Views
29
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sautee Nacoochee, GA

See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
Lost Compass Llc $549,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $271,500
Previous Owner Spitzer Deborah R $64,454
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $549,000 0.0% --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $549,000 0.0% --
09/07/2025 09/07/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $549,000 -8.3% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $599,000 +65.5% --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $362,000 -9.5% $314 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $347 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $861 $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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10538371

Georgia MLS

APN: 055-060

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.