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131 Horse Cove Ranch Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.47 acresLot Size
1972Year Built

Description

Tucked away at the end of a quiet road in historic Horse Cove, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage sits on two lots totaling 2.47 acres and borders over 730 acres of U. S. Forest Service land—offering unmatched privacy, scenic hiking trails, and endless outdoor exploration. Thoughtfully updated, the home features elegant hardwood floors, rustic beamed ceilings, and a cozy fireplace in the Great Room. The interior is tastefully furnished, blending mountain charm with modern comfort. A covered...Tucked away at the end of a quiet road in historic Horse Cove, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage sits on two lots totaling 2.47 acres and borders over 730 acres of U. S. Forest Service land—offering unmatched privacy, scenic hiking trails, and endless outdoor exploration. Thoughtfully updated, the home features elegant hardwood floors, rustic beamed ceilings, and a cozy fireplace in the Great Room. The interior is tastefully furnished, blending mountain charm with modern comfort. A covered rocking chair front porch offers sweeping mountain views, while an additional open deck with an outdoor fireplace is perfect for entertaining or relaxing under the stars. The second lot offers incredible potential for future expansion or a guest cottage. Located just 3 miles from downtown Highlands, this property provides easy access to Whiteside Cove, the Iron Bridge, Secret Falls, and nearby Cashiers—making it the perfect base for your mountain lifestyle.
  • Listed by: Cathy Garren 828.226.5870 Cathy.garren@highlandssothebys.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listing closed: 02/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 1000626

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$615,000

Avg days on market

75

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Highlands, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 131 Horse Cove Ranch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,561 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Furnished: Partially
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 2.47 AC / 107,593 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Highlands, take Horse Cove Road. Left on Horse Cove Ranch Road. Stay Left to end.
  • Latitude: 35.036149
  • Longitude: -83.147695
  • MLS Area Major: Horse Cove
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7459838939, 7459845021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,560.91
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.47
  • Lot Size Area: 2.47
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Outside
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Great Room

Property History for 131 Horse Cove Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

$522,500
Jan 9, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

Oct 30, 2025

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

$522,500
01/09/2026

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

10/30/2025

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1000626

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

Public Records for 131 Horse Cove Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$160,000Additions$242,280Total$402,280
Tax Record2025$1,283 ($107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt504 SqFtStories1Lot Size74,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1992ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7459838939

Schools near 131 Horse Cove Ranch 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

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