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RARE FEE SIMPLE WATERFRONT on Lake Rabun with two-slip boathouse. This 3BR/3BA enjoys direct lake access, expansive decks, stunning views, and warm gathering spaces designed for unforgettable family memories from sunrise to sunset. $2,900,000
Happy 2026! I’m looking forward to beginning another wonderful year here in the North Georgia Mountains. I also want to extend a warm “Welcome” to our new area residents that have purchased homes in the area in the past year. We are all so blessed to be able to call these mountains “home”.
If you are looking to buy a home, now is the time to act. The real estate professionals in this guide will be there to help you every step of the way. From their extensive knowledge of the area to their considerable insight about the market, they can find you exactly what you’re looking for!
Thinking of selling? These agents can help there, too! As your personal agent, they have a strong desire to represent YOUR interests. Now is the time to talk to a REALTOR® and get the ball rolling on your next adventure!
With over 49 years in publication, we tip our hats to the real estate agents that make The Real Estate Buyer’s Guide what it is. We’re proud to partner with agencies who operate with commitment, integrity, passion and a love for these gorgeous mountains. We hope you continue to find our magazine as a valuable asset for your real estate needs. When you find the perfect REALTOR® in this publication, be sure and tell them you found them in The Real Estate Buyer’s Guide!
Have a Happy & Blessed 2026!
Luke Bateman Owner
This is an unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the first private property at the headwaters of the Tallulah River, nestled against the Nantahala Southern Wilderness at 2800 feet elevation. Enjoy end-of-road privacy with wilderness area surrounding the property on three & a half sides boasting over a quarter mile of live, pristine TROUT stream frontage. MLS 10644380 | SCOTT POSS
| $1,500,000
Lake Burton with flat lot and amazing long lake view! Fee simple (private) ownership conveniently located on paved street. There aren’t many like these. 4BR/3BA home with great room, stone fireplace, vaulted living room ceiling, large deck, seawall with stone steps right in to the wonderful swim & floating area.
10624309 | SCOTT POSS
| $3,300,000
This private fly-in mountain sanctuary in Rabun County, Georgia, offers a luxurious rustic lifestyle with a custom hangar home 7-acre property with a private 3,000-foot airstrip, perfect for aviation enthusiasts. The expansive integrated hangar accommodates small planes or large toys, includes a workout room, and connects to a timber frame carport and large parking area. Additional amenities include a guest cottage, automated greenhouse, waterfall, and serene mountain views near outdoor attractions like hiking, rafting, and lakes, making it an ideal retreat just minutes from Clayton.
MLS 10613724 | SCOTT POSS 706-490-2305 | $1,500,000
Sky-high luxury at Heaven’s Landing | Pemier fly-in estate. Experience the pinnacle of aviation living in the North Georgia Mountains. Situated in the prestigious Heaven’s Landing community, this estate offers a rare combination of direct taxiway access and breathtaking panoramic mountain views. The Ultimate Pilot’s Setup - For the aviation enthusiast, the property features a separate 50x60 custom hangar fronting the taxiway. Accessed via a private cul-de-sac, this 5,700 sq. ft. residence is a study in rustic elegance. The interior is defined by massive beams and exquisite heart pine finishes. A three-stop elevator ensures effortless access across all levels. Located in Rabun County, you are surrounded by over 60% National Forest land, four pristine lakes, and the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Enjoy the peace of the mountains with the convenience of Clayton just 4 miles away, famous for its award-winning dining and boutique shopping.
GAMLS 10690860 | SCOTT POSS 706-490-2305 | $3,900,000
WELCOME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3.5BA HOME situated on 1.41 private acres in a highly desirable location near schools, shopping, and GA 400 for an easy commute. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, this home offers space, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. $469,900 (10691463)
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED, ALMOST-NEW RANCH HOME built in 2021, located in a desirable neighborhood in Madison County. This thoughtfully designed 3BR/2BA offers 1,658 sq. ft. of one-level living with quality finishes and modern comfort. $335,500 (10672074)
HOME to this charming Cape Cod-style beauty, perfectly tucked away on a quiet cul-desac with a private, wooded lot-yet just minutes from town, schools, shopping, and Truett University. $389,900 (10688503)
WELCOME TO LEAFVIEW DRIVE! This beautiful 4BR/3.5BA home offers space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location close to schools, shopping, and Truett McConnell University. Featuring two owner’s suite options - perfect for multi-generational living or guest privacy. $359,900 (10698057)
TUCKED AWAY on a peaceful 1.026 acre setting. Offering a private and scenic place to call home with Bell Mountain views greeting you from the front porch. Located in the beautiful Hiawassee area near Lake Chatuge and surrounded by mountain scenery. $449,900 (10663407)
POSITIONED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CLARKESVILLE, this 1.04-acre commercial parcel presents a rare opportunity to secure one of the most visible and development-ready sites within the city limits. The property offers four-sided road frontage, excellent accessibility, and exceptional walkability to the historic square. (10693500)
LAKEFRONT BUILDING LOT located in the beautiful, gated Yonah Mountain Lake Community. Features include paved roads, underground utilities, public water, and high-speed fiber internet. $150,000 (10659902)
WELCOME HOME to this recently renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem located in a desirable community with a prime commuter-friendly location in Habersham Co. $309,000 (10694829)
Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia, Traces of Tiger, offers full time senior living in a small town environment, with unsurpassed natural beauty, peace and tranquility. It is within minutes of Lake Rabun, Lake Burton and Lake Seed. It has remained family owned since 1989 and has been a vital community resource. Approximately two hours from Atlanta, and 45 minutes to Northeast Georgia Medical Center make Traces of Tiger, the perfect home away from home, for your loved one.
It consists of a 21,565 square foot main facility, a 3,964 square foot memory care facility, and a storage building, all on 3.88 acres. It is fully staffed, and fully operational, and will continue to offer this service to our community. Traces of Tiger presents a lucrative opportunity for a new family or investor to capitalize on the region’s need for skilled nursing and assisted living services. MLS 10696897. Offered for $3,000,000.
LARGE FAMILY HOME on 1.88 acres within minutes of downtown Clayton. This home features 4 -5 bedrooms, large living area, two fireplaces, tin roof, maintenance free siding, hardwood floors, large kitchen , dining area, office area, tongue and groove interior walls, a basement level family room, large deck and a two car garage, with an underneath implement shed. It has a walk-in Jacuzzi shower. It is in an older established neighborhood and has all paved driveways and parking areas. It also features on demand water system, a relatively new heat and air system, humidity system, and has well water. It can be immediately turned over to city water if preferred. The garage has an upstairs area that could be finished also, and there is a nice workshop area underneath the garage. Landscaped beautifully, and convenient to town for shopping and dining. MLS# 10555163. $800,000
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home feels like a warm glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an relaxation. The updated kitchen features freshly painted cabinetry-ready for dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265
620 FALLING CREEK TRAIL in the downtown Clayton. This custom-built, fully wooded land with breathtaking longstep inside, the home feels like a warm glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an relaxation. The updated kitchen features freshly painted cabinetry-ready for dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265 katiehendricks.bhhsgeorgia.com
NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoin ing +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for
NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, this move-in ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoining +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for expansion, gardening, or future development. The home is livable as-is, allowing you to move in right away while updating at your own pace. With solid bones, new roof and classic charm, it’s a great canvas for customization-whether you’re looking to modernize, create a mountain retreat, or add value over time. $315,000. MLS: 10663066
WELCOME TO YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT AT 620 FALLING CREEK TRAIL in the peaceful Bartram Ridge Community near downtown Clayton. This custom-built, fully furnished cabin sits on over 6 acres of private, wooded land with breathtaking longrange mountain views. From the moment you step inside, the home feels like a warm embrace-vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an antler chandelier set the mood for comfort and relaxation. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and freshly painted cabinetry-ready for everything from morning coffee to big family dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265
WELCOME TO YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT AT 620 FALLING CREEK TRAIL in the peaceful Bartram Ridge Community near downtown Clayton. This custom-built, fully furnished cabin sits on over 6 acres of private, wooded land with breathtaking longrange mountain views. From the moment you step inside, the home feels like a warm embrace-vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an antler chandelier set the mood for comfort and relaxation. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and freshly painted cabinetry-ready for everything from morning coffee to big family dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265
WELCOME TO 35 COTTONWOOD ST., a charming home in the heart of downtown Clayton. Thoughtfully upgraded & truly move-in ready, this 2BR/2.5BA home features HW flooring & shiplap walls throughout w/ a well-designed main level. Upstairs BRs are located at opposite ends of the hallway for privacy. The primary suite includes his & hers closets, floor to ceiling windows w/ mountain views & a BA w/ dual sinks & tiled shower & flooring. Enjoy outdoor living w/ two covered decks plus a third deck accessible from the stand-up encapsulated crawl space. $440,000. MLS 10676446
WELCOME TO YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT AT 620 FALLING CREEK TRAIL in the peaceful Bartram Ridge Community near downtown Clayton. This custom-built, fully furnished cabin sits on over 6 acres of private, wooded land with breathtaking longrange mountain views. From the moment you step inside, the home feels like a warm embrace-vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an antler chandelier set the mood for comfort and relaxation. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and freshly painted cabinetry-ready for everything from morning coffee to big family dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265 KELLY EVENS 770-815-2272 kellyevensre@gmail.com
NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, this move-in ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoin ing +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for expansion, gardening, or future development. The home is livable as-is, allowing you to move in right away while updating at your own pace. With solid bones, new roof and classic charm, it’s a great canvas for customization-whether you’re looking to modernize, create a mountain retreat, or add value over time. $315,000. MLS: 10663066
NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, this move-in ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoining +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for expansion, gardening, or future development. The home is livable as-is, allowing you to move in right away while updating at your own pace. With solid bones, new roof and classic charm, it’s a great canvas for customization-whether you’re looking to modernize, create a mountain retreat, or add value over time. $315,000. MLS: 10663066
NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, this move-in ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoining +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for expansion, gardening, or future development. The home is livable as-is, allowing you to move in right away while updating at your own pace. With solid bones, new roof and classic charm, it’s a great canvas for customization-whether you’re looking to modernize, create a mountain retreat, or add value over time. $315,000. MLS: 10663066
WELCOME TO YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT AT 620 FALLING CREEK TRAIL peaceful Bartram Ridge Community near downtown Clayton. This custom-built, fully furnished cabin sits on over 6 acres of private, wooded land with breathtaking longrange mountain views. From the moment you step inside, the home feels like a warm embrace-vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a glowing rock masonry fireplace, and an antler chandelier set the mood for comfort and relaxation. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and freshly painted cabinetry-ready for everything from morning coffee to big family dinners. $850,000. MLS: 10630265 NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS OF RABUN GAP, GEORGIA, this move-in ready home with fixer-upper potential offers the perfect blend of immediate comfort and long-term opportunity. Situated on a .97 acre homesite with an additional adjoining +/-1.83 acre lot, the property provides usable land, ideal for expansion, gardening, or future development. The home is livable as-is, allowing you to move in right away while updating at your own pace. With solid bones, new roof and classic charm, it’s a great canvas for customization-whether you’re looking to modernize, create a mountain retreat, or add value over time. $315,000. MLS: 10663066
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE! 4 BR’s plus an office, terrace level den, LR on main level & large dining room. LR opens to a large open deck overlooking the tree-top view. This traditional mtn. home has an updated KIT w/granite counters & natural wood flooring. An oversized 2 car, side entry, garage was added &
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MOUNTAIN RETREAT in the desirable Tanglewood subdivision. This cozy cabin
in a peaceful wooded setting & directly borders the Chattahoochee National Forest, offering privacy & endless outdoor adventure. 3BR/1.5BA w/ full kitchen & outdoor party area. Wooded lot w/ natural surroundings & direct access to National Forest land. Minutes to Helen, Unicoi State Park, Lake Burton, & the North Georgia mountains. Nearby fishing, hiking, waterfalls, wineries & plenty of other outdoor recreation. Perfect as a weekend getaway, or short-term rental opportunity (County Approval required). Call Doug for more info @ 678-386-4799. MLS#10687582. $299,999
CONTEMPORARY CHARMER! Cottage Style home on 2 acres conveniently located between Cleveland, Helen & Clarkesville. Seasonal Mtn. View from rocking chair front porch. Open concept kitchen/living/dining area w/ woodburning FP. Primary BR on main level w/2 closets plus ensuite bath recently renovated w/quartzite counters & double vanity. Half bath is off the hallway & is combined w/the laundry room w/2024 model washer & dryer included. Many upgrades in recent years: i.e. LVP flooring, whole house water filter, new farmhouse sink in kitchen, updated light fixtures & more. 2 new HVAC systems installed Fall 2024 w/programmable thermostats. Upstairs BR’s are very large w/spacious closets. Outdoor storage building is included & great place for tool storage/workshop. Seller offers $10,000 toward Buyers closing costs/rate buydown. MLS#10650503. $350,000
125+- acres of the most beautiful land in the area. Lloyd’s Cove, a high elevation mountain cove, open meadowland, creeks and springs. Spectacular mountain views. Hand built log home with outstanding views. Privacy, peace and beauty but with close to Highlands and Dillard. Surrounded by USA Lands. $3,500,000 (10411534)
Newly constructed home with layered blue mountain and crystal clear Lake Rabun views. 6,400 sq ft of luxury living space. Garage built to accommodate a large SUV or truck, and EV Charging station. Lower-level workshop, with its own driveway and garage, whole-house generator and water storage system for power outages, and a water filtration system. $2,495,000 (10698721)
3.74-acre property offers a multitude of uses. Three flat, graded areas, well system, no deed restrictions. Grading is done, septic permit, well, & driveway in place. $185,000 (10629490)
mountain views from this 3.56 acre lot. Views overlooking Betty’s Creek Valley. It is one of the best remaining Wynngate lots! $112,500 (10311099)
Gorgeous 6.62 acre wooded lot. Moderately flat ridge offers a great homesite. Mountain views that will only get better as the homesite is cleared. County maintained road. NO HOA! $109,000 (10684947)
3 acre home-site with mountain views. Easy access to UFS lands. Lot graded, drilled well on the property. Soil work for septic system on record. $99,000 (10607599)
13.33 acres. USFS along back boundary. End of the road, meadows & mature woods. Two streams and Stonewall Creek flow along the east boundary. Several ideal home sites. $399,000 (10524064)
Beautiful Valley and mountain views from this 3.26 acre home lot in Wynngate. This covenant protected community features paved roads, and an area of gorgeous homes. $99,000 (10594366)
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