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6448 Crow Creek Rd, Lakemont, GA, 30552

1beds
1baths
480sqft
$749,000
$1,560price/sqft
$5,255/moest. monthly cost
$210,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Remember how simple life used to feel? Long lake days, screened porches, cold drinks after swimming, and summers that seemed to last forever. Tucked directly along the shoreline of Seed Lake, "Somewhere" is one of the area's last original lake cottages - full of nostalgia, charm, and old-fashioned Appalachian summer magic. Whether you're dreaming of writing your next novel, giving your kids an unforgettable camp-like summer, escaping the city on weekends, or creating a storybook short-term rental, 6448 Crow Creek Road feels like stepping back into a sweeter era. Featuring an open living floor plan with exposed rafters, the cottage offers one bedroom, one bath, loft storage, and a cozy living/dining/kitchen combination complete with a vintage Firestone refrigerator and vintage oven. The bedroom is spacious enough to accommodate both a queen and twin bed, making the cottage surprisingly functional despite its intentionally simple footprint. A few easy steps lead down to the covered single-stall boathouse, where you can spend afternoons overlooking the lake and layered mountain views. Launch kayaks from the terraced shoreline, fish from the dock, or simply enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Seed Lake life. Located along one of the best walking areas on the lake, Crow Creek Road is beloved for its quiet beauty, waterfalls, and access to nearby favorites including Bad Branch Falls, Crow Creek Falls, Minnehaha Falls, Angel Falls, Terra Incognita Vineyard, and Glen-Ella Springs Inn. Cottage itself is Fee Simple ownership and Vacation Cottage zoning - Boathouse is leasehold and subject to Georgia Power lease terms. And perhaps best of all - the cottage is just small enough that nobody accidentally stays too long.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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7/10
7/10
Rabun County High SchoolGrades 9-127.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: None

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Dirt Floor

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo

Features

  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 480

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other,None
  • Cooling features: Other,None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 480
  • Total interior livable area: 480 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: LN04 047, LN04 083 L

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Lake,Ocean,River
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Lake,Ocean,River
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Utility Company Controlled
  • Waterbody name: Seed Lake
  • Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
  • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.64 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street,Parking Pad
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Landslide
Strong Wind
Tornado

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 $3,787$45,444
Home Insurance *$398$4,776
Property Taxes $851$10,212
Electricity $219$2,637
Total$5,255$63,060
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$180,171/yr
40% on housing$157,650/yr
45% on housing$140,133/yr

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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: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,560This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30552$383
Rabun County$274

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30552
Rabun County$346

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
2026-05-21Listed for sale$749,000
2013-10-08Sold$378,000
2006-11-01Sold$380,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNancy Thorpe
BrokerageMountain Sotheby's International

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