A retreat unlike anything else in the North Georgia mountains. Rising 60 feet above the forest floor, River Forest Lookout is a custom-built steel watchtower overlooking the untouched wilderness of the Cohutta Mountains and Chattahoochee National Forest. Set on nearly 14 pristine acres with approximately 3,000 feet of private Jacks River frontage, this extraordinary property offers cascading waterfalls, deep swimming holes, trophy trout waters, and a preserved canopy of native hemlocks. The architecturally distinctive, off-grid watchtower features walls of glass, comfortable living quarters, kitchenette, full bathroom, solar power, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with fire pit and panoramic wilderness views. Sold fully furnished and turnkey, the property has established itself as one of the area's most sought-after Airbnb experiences, boasting exceptional five-star reviews and an impressive $92,000 in gross rental revenue during just nine months of 2026. An additional installed and permitted septic system offers potential for a second retreat, cabin, or expanded hospitality concept. An irreplaceable opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind wilderness sanctuary featured in publications like Dwell Magazine, numerous widely-followed Youtube accounts, social platforms, with an established income stream and remarkable potential. Call today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
14.31 acresLot Size
Listed by Logan Fitts• Mountain Sotheby's International Realty
A retreat unlike anything else in the North Georgia mountains. Rising 60 feet above the forest floor, River Forest Lookout is a custom-built steel watchtower overlooking the untouched wilderness of the Cohutta Mountains and Chattahoochee National Forest. Set on nearly 14 pristine acres with approximately 3,000 feet of private Jacks River frontage, this extraordinary property offers cascading waterfalls, deep swimming holes, trophy trout waters, and a preserved canopy of native hemlocks. The architecturally distinctive, off-grid watchtower features walls of glass, comfortable living quarters, kitchenette, full bathroom, solar power, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with fire pit and panoramic wilderness views. Sold fully furnished and turnkey, the property has established itself as one of the area's most sought-after Airbnb experiences, boasting exceptional five-star reviews and an impressive $92,000 in gross rental revenue during just nine months of 2026. An additional installed and permitted septic system offers potential for a second retreat, cabin, or expanded hospitality concept. An irreplaceable opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind wilderness sanctuary featured in publications like Dwell Magazine, numerous widely-followed Youtube accounts, social platforms, with an established income stream and remarkable potential. Call today!
FMLS #7860783
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
GAMLS #10880927
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
+33
Public Records
Dec 20, 2013
Sold
$119,900
Public Records
Jun 26, 2007
Sold
$100,000
Public Records
May 19, 2003
Sold
$97,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$83 (−1.0%)
$10,523
2024
$84 (−10.1%)
$9,150
2023
$93
$9,150
2022
$93 (+54.6%)
$9,150
2021
$60 (−1.6%)
$4,304
2020
$61 (−1.9%)
$4,304
2019
$63 (−5.7%)
$4,304
2018
$66
$4,304
2017
$66 (−80.4%)
$4,304
2016
$339 (−5.3%)
$4,304
2015
$358 (−45.1%)
$4,304 + $15,926
$20,230
2014
$652
$19,650 + $17,024
$36,674
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2.18 Acres
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Fannin County
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Epworth, GA • 30541
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Redfin Estimate for 1578 Jacks River Rd
$1,169,255
$31K under list price of $1.20M
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