Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
1230 Highgate Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.58 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$2,500/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rise above it all at one of the highest altitudes in Highlands - Highgate. Nestled in this upscale private community within a 4 minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC. this TOBY WEST designer show house will not disappoint. Built in 2000 on a .58 acre lot. With relaxing wooded and garden views, this mountain home is a true respite. Open floor plan with high ceilings, 5 large bedroom each with a bath and a 'walkout' lower level with separate entrance and parking area for guests. The main floor master...Rise above it all at one of the highest altitudes in Highlands - Highgate. Nestled in this upscale private community within a 4 minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC. this TOBY WEST designer show house will not disappoint. Built in 2000 on a .58 acre lot. With relaxing wooded and garden views, this mountain home is a true respite. Open floor plan with high ceilings, 5 large bedroom each with a bath and a 'walkout' lower level with separate entrance and parking area for guests. The main floor master suite has separate 'his' and 'hers' baths and closets. This home is wonderful for entertaining; easily flowing from the large screened porch with wood burning fireplace into the well appointed gourmet kitchen. Everyone will love the side yard gazebo which is just right for wine tastings before or after dinner. The attached 2 car garage is a lovely accommodation which will keep your car warm and dry. The professionally landscaped yard has easy to maintain plantings which highlight this wonderful home. Fitness buffs will love this quiet pet friendly community for walking/biking or running. Only a short 4 minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC which boasts: 2 grocery stores, several wine shops, a coffee shop and excellent shopping. For the more adventurous western North Carolina has several well marked National Forest hiking trails, white water rafting, zip lining and snow tubing. Highgate is one of the premier neighborhoods in the Highlands, NC area. Being sold furnished with a few exceptions, all you need is your toothbrush .
  • Listed by: Dot Champion 404.310.1722 dottiechamp@yahoo.com • CHAMPION REALTY CO.
  • Listed by: Andrea Gabbard 828.526.1717 judy@bhhsmmr.com Brokerage DRE #C18342 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Listing closed: 06/14/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 85293

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Median sold price

$2,053,000

Avg days on market

186

Sale-to-list ratio

91.3%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of CHAMPION REALTY CO.; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Sold By ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP

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Property Information for 1230 Highgate Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,614 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Subdivision Name: Highgate
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 0.58 AC / 25,264 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands travel on HWY 106 toward Scaly Mountain. Take a right onto Mountain Laurel Drive. Drive past the tennis center - stay straight. Travel up the hill (Highgate Road). Once at the Guard house continue on Highgate Road to the crest of the hill - this is the third home on the left #1230.
  • Latitude: 35.056686
  • Longitude: -83.233413
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $2,500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee Monthly: $208.33
  • Parcel Number: 7530325508
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,613.70
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2016
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 0.58
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 25264.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 3
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside, Stone
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Den
Room 7
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Mud Room
Room 8
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1230 Highgate Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1257444673

$1,100,000
Jun 14, 2017

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #85293

$1,100,000
May 22, 2017

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #85293

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1257444673

$1,100,000
06/14/2017

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #85293

$1,100,000
05/22/2017

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #85293

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1230 Highgate Road

Taxable ValueLand$250,000Additions$1,175,000Total$1,425,000
Tax Record2025$4,240 ($353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt4,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,400 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,600 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7530325508

Schools near 1230 Highgate Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highlands School
PublicK to 12

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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