Cheap Land in Georgia near Black Rock Mountain State Park
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Just minutes from Black Rock Mountain State Park, this lot is perfectly located to witness the Appalachian Mountain range make its last, noble stand, and the seasonal waterfall that adorns this site just barely scrapes the surface of all the beauty that surrounds you here.
- On-Site Seasonal Waterfall
- Power & Community Water
- Private, Paved Road
- Minutes from Black Rock Mountain State Park & Black Rock Lake
- Three Lots in One Property!
- Priced about 32% Below Market
PROPERTY: Discover a serene escape on this beautifully wooded 4.39-acre property, conveniently located just minutes from Black Rock Mountain State Park and Black Rock Lake. Comprised of three pre-surveyed parcels ideal for up to three separate homes, the land offers a seasonal waterfall and abundant deer and wildlife, creating the perfect backdrop for a peaceful residential or recreational retreat. With 686 feet of frontage on a private paved road, community water, power access, and gently sloping terrain free from floodplains, the buildability of this land is exceptional. The Sylvan Lake Falls HOA ensures that your neighborhood remains safe, attractive, and tranquil, all for an affordable $42 per month. Enjoy low property taxes, easy access to local attractions, and the confidence that comes from investing in a well-maintained, picturesque mountain community.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
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- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 586 Whisper Wind Dr, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
- SIZE: 4.39 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 34.920523, -83.420416
- PARCEL #s: 041A-148 (north parcel) + 041A-150B (south parcel)
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 14, 19, and 20, Fairmountain Addition of Sylvan Lake Falls, Plat Book 21, Page 305, Clerk’s Office of Rabun Superior Court, Georgia
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at NW corner (intersection) 686′ E (along Overlook Drive) x 149′ E (beyond cul-de-sac) x 72′ NE x 183′ SE x 454′ SW x 175′ N x 617′ W x 408′ N to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 2644 feet
- TERRAIN: sloped
- CONDITION: undeveloped, wooded
- ACCESS: 686 feet of direct frontage on Overlook Drive, a private street
- POWER: yes, available along street frontage
- WATER: yes, community well water lines available along the street frontage
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $462.23 in 2024
- HOA: Sylvan Lake Falls (sylvanlakefallshoa@easyhoa.email)
- HOA FEES: $500 per year
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: Fairmountain CC+R’s
- single family homes only
- 1000 sf minimum home size
- no mobile homes
- no swimming pools
- no farm animals
- no subdividing
- view full restrictions here
- single family homes only
- ZONING: R1 – Single Family Residential (view full zoning code here)
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Rabun County (Elementary) – Rabun County (Middle School) – Rabun County (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Mountain City < Clayton < Atlanta
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Heaven’s Landing (17 mins), Atlanta International (2 hrs 36 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (706) 782-5068
- Treasurer (706) 782-3613
- Clerk/Recorder (706) 782-3615
- Planning & Zoning (706) 782-1579
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 34.920523, -83.420416
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
The area surrounding our property offers exceptional outdoor attractions, including Black Rock Mountain State Park, known for its extensive network of hiking trails, panoramic mountain views, and diverse wildlife—perfect for hikers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts. Sylvan Lake is another local gem, popular among anglers seeking trout or bass, and an idyllic spot for kayaking or simply relaxing by the water. For history buffs, The Foxfire Museum provides a captivating look into Appalachian culture with authentic log cabins, artifacts, and immersive exhibits. Clayton, just 15 minutes away, serves as the nearest town for groceries and convenient retail shopping, including Walmart, Ingles Markets, CVS, and various restaurants. When seeking big-city amenities, entertainment, or international travel, Atlanta is the closest major city, providing world class shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
NEARBY – Sylvan Lake (3 mins), Black Rock Lake (7 mins), Ada-Hi Falls Trail (10 mins), The Foxfire Museum (11 mins), Black Rock Mountain State Park (12 mins), Stekoa Creek Park (15 mins), Darnell Falls (15 mins), Bartram Trailhead (19 mins), Lake Burton (27 mins), and more!
MOUNTAIN CITY (11 mins, nearest grocery store – Dollar General)
CLAYTON (15 mins, nearest Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Ingles Markets, CVS, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Subway, Dunkin, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Life Point Medical, LLC, Clayton Family Medicine, Mountain Lakes Medical Center, MedLink Rabun, and more!
- RECREATIONAL – Sylvan Lake, Black Rock Lake, Ada-Hi Falls Trail, The Foxfire Museum, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Stekoa Creek Park, Darnell Falls, Bartram Trailhead, and more!
ATLANTA (2 hrs 8 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $66,300
- Down Payment = $13,000
- Monthly Payment = $944.83
- Term = 7 years (84 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from AgGeorgia Farm Credit, Rural 1st, or E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
AgGeorgia Farm Credit is one of the best local land lenders for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 30 year term, with interest rates as low as 8%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact them by phone at (706) 754-4158, or visit them directly at 102 Blacksnake Rd, Mount Airy, GA.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Georgia.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They do serve Georgia.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.