5 bedroom Single Family Residence at 1 Burton Island, Lake Burton, Tiger — photo 1Front elevation
5 bedroom Single Family Residence at 1 Burton Island, Lake Burton, Tiger — photo 2Living space
5 bedroom Single Family Residence at 1 Burton Island, Lake Burton, Tiger — photo 3Kitchen
5 bedroom Single Family Residence at 1 Burton Island, Lake Burton, Tiger — photo 4Owner's suite
5 bedroom Single Family Residence at 1 Burton Island, Lake Burton, Tiger — photo 5Exterior / yardView all 98 photos →
101 days on market Single Family Residence
$8,500,000
5-Bedroom Home in Lake Burton

1 Burton Island, Tiger, GA 30576

Single Family Residence in Lake Burton, Tiger · No CDD
Lake Burton · Tiger, GA 30576 · Rabun
Listing data updated September 3, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
5Bedrooms
8Bathrooms
6,186Sq Ft
2001Year Built
$1374Per Sq Ft
WaterfrontNo CDD5 bedrooms
Momentum Research: independent market analysis, flood data, insurance estimates, buyer leverage, and objective property scoring, alongside the MLS listing. Not just the listing sheet.
90% above
$/sq ft vs community
$1374 here vs $724 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Strong buyer advantage
101 days on market
7.6 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
$31k–$64k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
Above 12 of 12
Price vs recent sales
Asking $8.50M tops 12 of the last 12 closed sales; also one of the largest homes here at 6,186 sq ft

Sources: Georgia MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes

Highlights
  • No CDD assessment on record
  • Built 2001 · 25 yrs
  • 6,186 sq ft of living area
  • Listed at $8,500,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$2,250,000 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
  • 101 days on market
  • HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Momentum Research · Lake Burton

Pricing & the Lake Burton market

How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Lake Burton has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of gamls records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.

This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales

List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.

Price per sq ft · this home vs. recent nearby sales2501 Dicks Creek Road2501 Dicks Creek Road: $900/sq ft$90095 Marshall Lane95 Marshall Lane: $989/sq ft$98938 Sourwood Trail38 Sourwood Trail: $1073/sq ft$10732964 Meeting House Mount…2964 Meeting House Mountain Road: $1315/sq ft$1315This homeThis home: $1374/sq ft$1374Community median $724
Property timeline

This home’s history

  • 2001BuiltPer public record
  • Sep 2, 2026First trackedObserved at $8,500,000
  • NowActiveCurrently for sale

Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Financing

Estimated monthly payment

$54,905/mo
  • Principal & interest $43,699/mo 80%
  • Taxes $7,438/mo 14%
  • Insurance $3,719/mo 7%
  • HOA $50/mo 0%

$54,905/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.66% · edit any field to update.

Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.

Momentum Scores

Momentum Property Score

24/100
Strongest on: Market liquidity (70), Renovation upside (28)
0 limited50100 exceptional

24/100 is limited across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.

A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.

Price vs area0
This home $1374/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $724/sq ft.
Affordability0
List price $8,500,000 vs the community median $2,250,000. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Market liquidity70
Community median 37 days on market (12-month record).
Renovation upside28
From a 2001 build and $1374/sq ft vs the community median $724/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.

Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.

Momentum Research

The Momentum read

🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 7.6 months of supply in the surrounding market and 101 days on market for this home, against a 37-day area median.Days on market:this home 101Area median:  37 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. As of September 1, 2026.

🟡 Asking $1374 per square foot, about 90% above the community’s $724 median. Lake Burton’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $724. Confidence: Very High · 33 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Georgia MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.

What’s unique here: no CDD assessment.

Jump to: About this home · Every number, sourced · Monthly cost · Flood & risk · History · FAQ

Updated September 3, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Listing description

About this home

Once-in-a-Lifetime Private Island Estate on Lake Burton. Discover the pinnacle of lakeside luxury with this extraordinary 6,186 sq ft mountain lodge, perched on its own private island in the heart of Lake Burton's coveted big basin. Offering 360-degree lake and mountain views, total privacy, and Yellowstone-inspired rustic elegance, this one-of-a-kind estate redefines waterfront living.

Crafted from reclaimed timbers sourced from Southern cotton mills, the residence exudes old-world craftsmanship and frontier charm. Hand-hewn oak siding with classic chinking, dry stack Tennessee fieldstone, rough-sawn wide plank oak floors, and steel structural supports anchor the home with strength and character. An elegant entry foyer welcomes you from two directions, showcasing east and west views through an open riser staircase with reclaimed treads and flagstone flooring.

The soaring great room features lake views from 2 walls, a dramatic cupola, flanking fireplace posts reclaimed from Zachary Taylor Scott's historic home, and a moose antler chandelier complete with a buckshot hole. The chef's kitchen blends style and substance with black soapstone countertops, custom barnwood cabinetry, Viking 6-burner range, dual Bosch dishwashers, refrigerator drawers, custom soapstone sinks and two pantries. The private owner's suite features 3 walls of lake views, a barnwood clad vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace.

Each guest bedroom offers unique views and details. The main floor provides 2 guest bedrooms, each with chinked log walls and a private bath. Upstairs, a clever bunk room offers access from 2 separate hallways with a full bath on each end.

A large hidden pocket door opens to separate the space into 2 separate bunk rooms when desired. A "library" with a vaulted ceiling and lake views is currently styled as another guest bedroom upstairs. The terrace level offers a spacious yet cozy media room with a wall of bunk beds against the back wall, a kitchenette with a full fridge/freezer combo, range, sink and dishwasher and laundry room with sink.

The gym was designed to mirror the upstairs bunk room, featuring full bathrooms on each end. This space could easily be converted into 2 separate guest bedrooms with the addition of a wall. Outdoors, expansive flagstone patios wrap the home offering views from all directions.

Meandering trails of recycled tire wrap the Island, leading to the east wharf and swim dock, putting green, and west side 2-story, 2-stall covered boathouse overlooking one of the most epic sunset views on Lake Burton. Additional Details include: self-contained fire suppression system, copper-clad Kolbe windows, antique terracotta tile, LiteTouch lighting system, extensive security system, 1G Fiber Optic Internet, slate roof, lightning rods, Generator, central vac. Lake Burton is a pristine 2775-acre mountain lake situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

It is located an hour and a half from Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. For those flying private, there are two available airports: Toccoa-Stephens County Airport- 5000 ft. runway with state-of-the-art lighting system, rental cars available.

Heaven's Landing is a private fly-in community, 5200 ft. paved concrete runway with FAA certified GPS approach and pilot-controlled lighting, 15 minutes from Lake Burton.

Description provided by Mountain Sotheby's International and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.

Property facts & sources

Every fact, sourced

Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Listing facts MLS

List price$8,500,000
Bed / bath5 / 8
Living area6,186 sq ft
Year built2001
Property typeSingle Family Residence
MLS #10673937
Listing status101 days on market

Public records & third-party data

FEMA flood zoneNot verified — check msc.fema.gov
Windstorm exposureLow
CountyRabun
Estimated first-year tax~$89,250/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo

Calculated estimates

Price per sq ft$1374
Estimated monthly payment$54,905
Insurance (illustrative)$31k–$64k/yr
Comparable-sales median$2,250,000

Buyer should verify Buyer verify

Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Listing courtesy of Mountain Sotheby's International · Listing agent: Julie M Barnett · 706-212-0228Provided via the Georgia MLS (GAMLS) Internet Data Exchange · Source: Georgia MLS (GAMLS) · © 2026 Georgia MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
The Messtimate™

The Messtimate

This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.

$3,940,482the mess$5,016,846

Actual list price: $8,500,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.

A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:

  • Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
  • The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
  • Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
  • Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.

And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:

  • This home: 101 days on market vs. a 37-day community median
  • 21 active listings competing, 2 under contract
  • 33 closed here in the last 12 months

For reference, this home is listed at $8,500,000 ($1,374/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.

Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.

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Methodology: 6,186 sq ft × $637–$811/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 3, 2026.

Keep looking

Similar homes for sale near Lake Burton

Active listings nearby at a comparable size and price. Listings held by brokerages other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Transparency

Price & listing history

Listed for $8,500,000Momentum Realty · on market 101 days
Public records

Building permits

Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
Estimated ownership costs

Estimated costs & disclosures

Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.

Property tax (first-year est.)
~$89,250/yr

A rough first-year estimate only, applying a typical Rabun rate to the list price before any exemptions. Florida bills vary substantially after reassessment, homestead and other exemptions, and local taxing districts — this is not your expected bill. Confirm with the county property appraiser.

CDD assessment
None

No CDD assessment on record for this community.

Insurance (illustrative range)
$31k–$64k/yr

An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood zone not verified for this address — check msc.fema.gov and confirm coverage. Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.

HOA
$50/mo

Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.

Environmental data

Flood zone & elevation

Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.

FEMA flood zone
Not verified

Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.

Ground elevation
Not on record

Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.

Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote

This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.

Connectivity

Internet & broadband

Fiber
Check availability

AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida; confirm availability at the address.

Cable
Likely

Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.

5G Home
Backup

T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.

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Market data · public records

Recent sales activity in Lake Burton

Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Lake Burton neighborhood guide for more.

Comparable sales found
4

Recent nearby closings in the data set.

Community median sale price
$2,250,000

Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.

Community median $/sq ft
$724

Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.

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See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.

Assigned schools

Assigned schools

Schools currently assigned to this address in Rabun County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.

RabunAssigned elementary school · Rabun County School District
RabunAssigned middle school · Rabun County School District
RabunAssigned high school · Rabun County School District
How it stacks up

Comparable recent sales

Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Community 12-month median: $724/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you rent it out

Investment snapshot

Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.

Estimated rent$38,958 – $56,667/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.5%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$17,112 – −$1,173At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Before you decide

Buyer research checklist

A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.

  • Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
  • Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
  • Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
  • Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
  • Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
  • Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
  • Review permit history with the county.
  • Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
  • Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
  • Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Nearby & commute

Approximate distances

Approximate drive times for general reference only.

City
Tiger

Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.

County
Rabun

Schools, taxes, and services are county-administered — see the county guide.

Community
Lake Burton

Amenities and HOA/CDD detail on the neighborhood guide.

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Provenance

Data sources & freshness

Listing recordGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 3, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, as of September 1, 2026
Flood zone & elevationNot verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov
Taxes & monthly costEstimated from county rates; not a quote
Insurance figureModeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district

Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.

Answered before you ask

Frequently asked questions

Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?

Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.

Where does the flood-zone information come from?

A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.

Can I rely on the figures on this page?

No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.

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