135 Ridge Top Drive
Description
One of Lake Nantahala’s greatest draws is how wild and pristine it remains. With the vast majority of the surrounding shoreline protected from development, the lake offers a peaceful mountain setting without the traffic, noise, or premium price tag often associated with larger, more populated lakes. Perched above the lake, this beautifully furnished log cabin offers sweeping lake and mountain views and easy access to everything that makes Lake...The Mountain Lake Lifestyle You’ve Been Dreaming About
One of Lake Nantahala’s greatest draws is how wild and pristine it remains. With the vast majority of the surrounding shoreline protected from development, the lake offers a peaceful mountain setting without the traffic, noise, or premium price tag often associated with larger, more populated lakes. Perched above the lake, this beautifully furnished log cabin offers sweeping lake and mountain views and easy access to everything that makes Lake Nantahala special. A public fishing pier and boat access are approximately 1/10 mile away, with the marina and café just 1.5 miles away. Spend summer days on a pontoon, tubing, paddling, swimming, or fishing for kokanee salmon, walleye, bass, and trout, then come home to relax on the expansive decks and take in the views. Inside, warm wood finishes, a fireplace, and inviting gathering spaces create a true four season mountain retreat. The home is currently operating as a short term rental through Vacasa, offering flexibility as a personal getaway, second home, or investment property. Updates include a new furnace in 2023, fully encapsulated crawlspace with permanent dehumidifier in 2022, and extensive décor updates in 2022. Designer furnishings convey, including many Natuzzi pieces, making this a truly turnkey opportunity. Western North Carolina lake life, incredible views, easy water access, and room to breathe, without the typical lakefront cost.
- Listed by: • Looking Glass Realty sadie@lookingglassrealty.com
- Listed by: • Looking Glass Realty
Location
$3,499 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$3,337
$129
$33
1Property Information for 135 Ridge Top Drive
Property Details
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Macon County
- Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp – Community, Boat Slip – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
- View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Community Features: None
- Subdivision Name: El Shaddai Estates
Building Information
- Year Built: 2004
- Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Summary
- Water Body Name: Nantahala Lake
- Longitude: -83.65349
- Latitude: 35.184198
- Directions: If arriving from the Franklin direction, you will make the first right turn after Nantahala Weddings. The road is steep so please take it slowly especially if you are not in a 4WD or AWD car. After you pass "Bear's Lair" on your left you will make a hairpin turn to the right and continue up. The cabin is the next cabin on the right.
- HOA YN: Yes
- HOA Subject To: Required
- HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
- HOA Annual Expense: $400.00
- Tax Assessed Value: $446,230.00
- Parcel Number: 6515041541
- City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
- Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
- High School: Unspecified
- Elementary School: Unspecified
- Parking: Open Parking YN: No
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage YN: No
- Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
- Elevation: 2500
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1273.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 1056
- Sq Ft Main: 1021
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 252
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2329.0
- Lot Features: Hilly, Sloped, Wooded, Views
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 48
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Utilities: Propane, Satellite Internet Available
- Water Source: Community Well
Interior and Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Log
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Pool Private YN: No
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Roof: Composition
- Horse Amenities: None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer, Other
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Central, Heat Pump
- Laundry Features: In Kitchen
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Door Features: Screen Door(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Basement YN: No
- Bedroom Basement: 2
- Bedroom Main: 1
- Full Bath Basement: 1
- Full Bath Main: 1
- Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
- Room Count: 1.0
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
Rental
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Property History for 135 Ridge Top Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Withdrawn Hive MLS #98544665 | $625,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4418835 | $625,000 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | Price Change Hive MLS #98544665 | $650,000 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98544665 | $625,000 | — |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Closed Hive MLS #98509866 | $450,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1499330095 | $450,000 | -0.4% / yr |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Withdrawn Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS #308538 | — | |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Listed (Active) Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS #308538 | $525,000 | — |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98509866 | $525,000 | — |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Expired Hive MLS #98504232 | $399,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98504232 | $399,000 | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | Expired Hive MLS #98528167 | $399,000 | — |
| May 21, 2013 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98528167 | $399,000 | — |
| May 20, 2013 | Expired Hive MLS #98502503 | $399,000 | — |
| Jan 5, 2012 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98502503 | $399,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2011 | Expired Hive MLS #98526677 | $466,000 | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98526677 | $466,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1091639288 | $475,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2026 | Withdrawn Hive MLS #98544665 | $625,000 |
| 08/27/2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4418835 | $625,000 |
| 05/27/2026 | Price Change Hive MLS #98544665 | $650,000 |
| 05/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98544665 | $625,000 |
| 10/07/2022 | Closed Hive MLS #98509866 | $450,000 |
| 10/04/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1499330095 | $450,000 -0.4% / yr |
| 09/30/2021 | Withdrawn Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS #308538 | — |
| 07/08/2021 | Listed (Active) Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS #308538 | $525,000 |
| 07/08/2021 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98509866 | $525,000 |
| 11/05/2014 | Expired Hive MLS #98504232 | $399,000 |
| 04/03/2014 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98504232 | $399,000 |
| 11/05/2013 | Expired Hive MLS #98528167 | $399,000 |
| 05/21/2013 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98528167 | $399,000 |
| 05/20/2013 | Expired Hive MLS #98502503 | $399,000 |
| 01/05/2012 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98502503 | $399,000 |
| 10/31/2011 | Expired Hive MLS #98526677 | $466,000 |
| 03/31/2011 | Listed (Active) Hive MLS #98526677 | $466,000 |
| 09/14/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1091639288 | $475,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
135 Ridge Top Drive
Beds
3Baths
3Total Finished SqFt
2,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,214 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
1,064 SqFtStories
1Schools near 135 Ridge Top Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nantahala 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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