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440 Joe Franklin Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA, 30571

6beds
3baths
6,472sqft
$780,000
$121price/sqft
$6,470/moest. monthly cost
$258,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

A Rare Mountain Estate with Creek, Acreage & Endless Possibilities. Discover a truly exceptional North Georgia property where privacy, natural beauty, and opportunity come together. 440 Joe Franklin Road, offered together with the adjoining 6.2-acre parcel, creates a remarkable mountain estate that is increasingly difficult to find. Set amid mature hardwoods and peaceful mountain scenery, this unique offering provides the perfect balance of comfortable living and expansive outdoor space. In addition, the property offers convenient access to the renowned Dukes Creek area, adding to the outdoor appeal of this extraordinary location. Whether your dream is to establish a private family estate, create a recreational retreat, keep horses, cultivate gardens, or simply enjoy the privacy that additional acreage provides, this property offers the flexibility to make that vision a reality. Imagine mornings on the porch with coffee overlooking the mountains, afternoons exploring your own wooded trails, and evenings gathered under a sky filled with stars. Wildlife is abundant, the setting is peaceful, and every season brings a new display of North Georgia's natural beauty. Despite its serene setting, you're just minutes from the charming Alpine village of Helen, award-winning wineries, hiking trails, trout fishing, shopping, dining, and countless outdoor adventures. It's a rare combination of seclusion and convenience. Properties that combine a quality home, additional acreage, and such close proximity to North Georgia's most sought-after destinations seldom become available. Whether you're seeking a forever home, a family legacy property, a recreational retreat, or an investment with exceptional long-term value, this is a property that truly stands apart. An added advantage of this unique property is the opportunity to make it distinctly your own. The previous owner had begun updating and enhancing the home, providing a solid foundation for the next owner to continue the vision. Whether you choose to complete the planned improvements, customize the finishes to your personal style, or simply enjoy the home as it is, this property offers the rare chance to build equity while creating a mountain retreat that reflects your own taste and lifestyle. Opportunities to acquire a home with acreage, natural beauty, and the flexibility to add your own finishing touches are becoming increasingly rare in North Georgia. One home. Two parcels. Endless possibilities.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

8/10
6/10
8/10
White County High SchoolGrades 9-125.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 2006

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Concrete,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Country/Rustic
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: In Basement,Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Bath Finished,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Other
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 768
  • Finished area above ground: 5,704

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,472
  • Total interior livable area: 6,472 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 058 010A

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded

Lot

  • Lot size: 9.20 Acres
  • Features: Private

Parking

  • Parking features: None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,944$47,328
Home Insurance *$480$5,760
Property Taxes $1,418$17,016
Electricity $628$7,545
Total$6,470$77,640
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$221,828/yr
40% on housing$194,100/yr
45% on housing$172,533/yr

Georgia FAIR Plan Programs

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Georgia Underwriting Association - Coastal

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$121This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30571$225
White County$174

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30571
White County$193

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-24Listed for sale$780,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrenda Helton
BrokerageFourth Mountain Real Estate

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