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159 Raintree Ln, Highlands, NC 28741

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.53 acresLot Size
2001Year Built

Description

Charming cottage nestled on a 2.53 acre wooded property that is peaceful yet only 3 miles to Main Street Highlands. This home is currently a very successful VRBO, but could equally be a charming mountain retreat. The Tree House is conveniently located three miles East of downtown Highlands near the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. This charming cottage offers beautiful woodland views overlooking the 2.5 acre property. This property features two driveways that offer ample parking. The home features a...Charming cottage nestled on a 2.53 acre wooded property that is peaceful yet only 3 miles to Main Street Highlands. This home is currently a very successful VRBO, but could equally be a charming mountain retreat. The Tree House is conveniently located three miles East of downtown Highlands near the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. This charming cottage offers beautiful woodland views overlooking the 2.5 acre property. This property features two driveways that offer ample parking. The home features a beautiful wood burning stone fireplace, soaring vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors throughout the home, a master bedroom on the main floor and full length covered porches on both the front and back of the home. The property can be subdivided and offers a second level home site.
  • Listed by: Brian Renfro 828.226.0118 brianrenfro@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C13766 • LANDMARK REALTY GROUP, LLC - HDS
Listing closed: 06/01/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 93387
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Median sold price

$805,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Sold By Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

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Property Information for 159 Raintree Lane

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,053 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Subdivision Name: Meadows
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 2.53 AC / 110,206 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands proceed from 4th Street/US 64 to Cherrywood Dr on the left at the Highlands Fire substation just past the hospital. Proceed to Raintree on the right. Continue to 159 on the left (continue to the right on Raintree at fork). There are two driveways that are both marked with the house number (the second driveway is the front door but there is room for multiple cars in the first drive)
  • Latitude: 35.08913
  • Longitude: -83.167902
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7551-33-5574
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,053.05
  • Tax Lot: 36
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.53
  • Lot Size Area: 2.53
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 110206.8
  • 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: 2001
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 159 Raintree Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1380182133

$299,000

+3.6% / yr

Jun 1, 2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #93387

$299,000—
May 26, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #93387

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1380182133

$299,000

+3.6% / yr

06/01/2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #93387

$299,000
05/26/2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #93387

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

Public records

159 Raintree Lane

Beds

1

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,036 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,036 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

110,207 SqFt

Schools near 159 Raintree Lane

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Raintree Lane, Highlands, NC 28741
$299,000
2
–
110,206
$299,000
2
3.5
1,350
59,677
$685,000
2
–
50,965
$45,000
3
2
1,560
40,075
$250,000
2
2
1,248
43,560
$615,000
2
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43,560

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