
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Clarkesville, Georgia
4979 Highway 197, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Welcome to the Fox Den Haven, your fully furnished and turnkey serene mountain escape! Nestled on over 3 private wooded acres conveniently located near La Prades at Lake Burton. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin feels like a treehouse in the treetops, surrounded by lush green foliage in spring and summer and a stunning display of color in the fall. Designed for both personal enjoyment and short-term rental success, the home features vaulted ceilings, a stacked-stone fireplace, and an open-concept living and dining area filled with natural light. The kitchen is fully equipped and flows seamlessly for entertaining larger groups. The main-level primary suite offers a spacious ensuite bath with double vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms provide generous space and privacy for guests. The basement was recently completed (2024) which added two additional bedrooms, bathroom, wet bar and family room/game room combo. There is an additional "shed" structure on the property that has a full bath, kitchenette, covered deck and mini-split - perfect as a separate office or artist studio. Outdoor living is a highlight with a wonderful outdoor deck offering beautiful views. The patio below features a hot tub, and swing. Ample parking and smart-lock entry enhance convenience. Located between Clayton and Helen, with easy access to boating, hiking, dining, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation. The home is zoned 'Vacation Cottage' and has a healthy rental history and five-star reviews on rental platforms. The owner is a licensed RE agent in the state of GA.
Location
- Street address
- 4979 Highway 197
- County
- Rabun County
- Elevation
- 1,936 feet
Directions
FROM CLAYTON: Take HWY 76W to a LEFT onto HWY197. The driveway is located between E. Wildcat and W.Wildcat. Home is one mile north of LaParades Marina.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.26 acres
- Zoning
- A
- MLS #
- HMLS CL349396
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,579 - LL 106 LD 5
Parcels
- LB03-111
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Lake
- Features
- Back Yard, Private, Sloped
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck, Patio
- Structures
- Workshop
- Features
- Balcony, Gas Grill
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Bathtub, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | New listing | $1,100,000 | — | HMLS |





























































