1401 Dale Trail, Menlo, GA 30731 (MLS# 1524745)

1401 Dale Trail, Menlo, GA 30731

$850,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,260 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,067,358 Status: Contingent

Current Price: $850,000 List Date: 12/03/2025 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to The Retreat on Lookout—a rare opportunity spanning 47+ private acres with three waterfalls, a custom-built log home, and a landscape that feels untouched by time. Just 35 miles to Chattanooga and 80 miles to Atlanta, your escape is closer than you think. A private drive winds past moss-covered boulders and towering pines, guiding you to a 2005, handcrafted log home set just steps from a dam and bridge over a rocky mountain stream. When you arrive, a massive deck welcomes you with an 8' x 16' swim spa overlooking the gorge, with mountain and ridge views stretching all the way to Nashville. Inside, polished wood floors lead to a breathtaking 30-foot master suite beneath skylights on the upper level—large enough to comfortably sleep six. The main level includes another queen bedroom with private bath, laundry closet, and serene views of the gorge. A stone fireplace built from rock taken directly from the property by a local craftsman adds rustic warmth, while a restored 192 ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1524745

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 1260
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Tax Records
Living Area: 1260
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 2005
ADU YN: No
STVR YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 47.46
Lot Size Square Feet: 2067357.6
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 674.6
Deed Book: 562
Deed Page: 272
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Water Heater; Free-Standing Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Stacked Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Log Cooling: Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Gas Grill Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar; Stone Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Eat-in Kitchen; En Suite; High Ceilings; Open Floorplan; Separate Shower; Sitting Area; Tub/shower Combo; Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Closet; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry Lot Features: Lake on Lot; Level; Pond on Lot; Rural; Wooded Parking Features: Other Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Porch - Covered Possession: Negotiable Roof: Metal Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: Free Standing Building Utilities: Electricity Available; Underground Utilities View: Mountain(s); Other Water Source: Public Window Features: Skylight(s); Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Documents: GA Disclosure

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-28
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1401
Street Name: Dale
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Dade
State: GA
Postal Code: 30731
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome to The Retreat on Lookout—a rare opportunity spanning 47+ private acres with three waterfalls, a custom-built log home, and a landscape that feels untouched by time. Just 35 miles to Chattanooga and 80 miles to Atlanta, your escape is closer than you think. A private drive winds past moss-covered boulders and towering pines, guiding you to a 2005, handcrafted log home set just steps from a dam and bridge over a rocky mountain stream. When you arrive, a massive deck welcomes you with an 8' x 16' swim spa overlooking the gorge, with mountain and ridge views stretching all the way to Nashville. Inside, polished wood floors lead to a breathtaking 30-foot master suite beneath skylights on the upper level—large enough to comfortably sleep six. The main level includes another queen bedroom with private bath, laundry closet, and serene views of the gorge. A stone fireplace built from rock taken directly from the property by a local craftsman adds rustic warmth, while a restored 1920s range brings history and character to the heart of the home. Considering DEVELOPMENT? Water lines are already installed from the street, and the property offers potential homesites overlooking the Gorge. Or keep it as a private sanctuary—ideal for Airbnb income, a hunting preserve, event venue, or family retreat. There's no way to fully capture the peace and solitude that settles over you as you arrive... you simply need to experience it. Call Maggie to schedule your private tour. The Retreat is waiting for you. For additional photos, check out ''https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1000480170799806685''. RETREAT: A secluded place in which one can rest and relax.
Directions: From St. Elmo take Hwy 193 13 miles to Hwy 136 right to light on top of mountain. Turn left onto Hwy 157 (Hinkle Rd) 5.2 miles to Old State Rd. just past Lookout Highlands to Old State Rd right 2.7 miles to Tatum Gulf right to first right on Dale Trail. about 2 miles to driveway entrance. Call if you have a problem. It's worth it! NEW HVAC, https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1000480170799806685,

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-09T17:52:50Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-01-20T21:14:31Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-09
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-09

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: GA
Listing Agent’s License Number: 257714
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: GA
Listing Office’s License Number: 51616

Room Types

Bathroom Level: Second
Bedroom Level: Second
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 028 00 039 15
Elementary School: Dade County Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Dade County Middle
High School: Dade County High
Tax Annual Amount: 2968.88
Tax Legal Description: PTLL 72 12/4 TRACT 11, 12, 13, 14, & OF J & J LANDLOT: 72 LANDDIST: 12
Additional Parcels YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Water Heater: Yes
Free-Standing Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer/Dryer Stacked: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Construction Materials

Log: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Grill: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Owner May Carry: Yes

Lot Features

Lake on Lot: Yes
Level: Yes
Pond on Lot: Yes
Rural: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Stone: Yes

Parking Features

Other: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Structure Type

Free Standing Building: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes

Window Features

Skylight(s): Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
En Suite: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Sitting Area: Yes
Tub/shower Combo: Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Closet: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Documents

GA Disclosure: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	First
Kitchen	First
Primary Bathroom	First
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom	Second
Bathroom	Second

Documents

GA Disclosure ›

Survey ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.