283 S Brow Dr, Menlo, GA, 30731
About This Home
This home offers a beautiful blending of the old and new, situated on two lots of 1.5 acres with 160 feet of magnificent Cloudland East Brow frontage on Lookout Mountain. The frontage affords beautiful sunrises and panoramic views of Shinbone Valley and beyond. The original home was built in 1927 and was completely renovated and expanded in 2021-2022 to make it perfect for weekend use or a permanent home. A large asphalt drive leads the way to a beautiful portico for parking and easy one level entrance into the home. The lots are gently rolling and afford several different areas for cooking, fire pit and outdoor games. You are welcomed into the home through a large, 2 story foyer with tile floors, large beams and mountain rock pillars. The completely new kitchen has oak hardwood floors with a large breakfast area, custom cabinets, GE Monogram refrigerator/freezer, six burner GE Monogram gas stove, GE Monogram dishwasher and deep aluminum sink. The window sills are tile, countertops are marble and tile backsplash complete the room. This is a perfect area being adjacent to the large dining room with seating up to 14. The dining room boasts a 20 ft. two story gabled ceiling with massive beams throughout, oak hardwood floors, pine paneled ceiling, beautiful rugs, built in bookcases and chandelier complete the area. The original house consists of a large den with rock fireplace hardwood and stone floors, two bedrooms, new bath with walk in shower, a loft upstairs with sleeping quarters for 2-4 people and another new bath with walk in shower. The house flows beautifully into a large sun porch/family room with Anderson and Martin windows overlooking the valley below. There is an original rock porch adjacent to sun porch with steps leading to a patio with fencing for causal get togethers. The sunroom leads to a magnificent master bedroom suite with numerous seating areas, custom draperies, large bath with double marble vanity, walk in shower with tile bench, separate toilet room and laundry room with large sink, ample cabinets and drawer space. The house has all new windows, screens, pine paneled ceilings, recessed lighting, Rocky Mountain hardware throughout, and the furnishings will be included with the sale of the house. This is a rare opportunity to find such a charming and unusual home on the beautiful East Brow of Cloudland, Ga. Shown by appointment only and owner occupied.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1927
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Other,Rough-Sawn Lumber,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage,Country/Rustic
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
- Laundry features: Other
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Seats 12+,Separate Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Bookcases,Double Vanity,High Ceilings,Master On Main Level,Separate Shower,Tile Bath,Entrance Foyer,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood,Stone,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,961
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,961
- Total interior livable area: 2,961 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 007A500000021
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley
- Residential vegetation: Cleared,Grassed
Lot
- Lot size: 1.50 Acres
- Features: Open Lot,Private,Sloped
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport,Guest
- Carport: 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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $7,331 | $87,972 |
| Home Insurance * | $429 | $5,148 |
| Property Taxes | $2,016 | $24,192 |
| Electricity | $287 | $3,452 |
| Total | $10,063 | $120,756 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000 |
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