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3 beds
179 Old Bear Ridge Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.17 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy Spectacular Sunsets from this recently renovated home with amazing long-range mountain views from the porch & most rooms inside this house. This home is private & sits on 3.17+/- acres of land in a very nice subdivision on the Atlanta side of Highlands & is only 15 minutes to downtown. The home sits at an elevation of over 3200 ft. allowing for cooler days in the summer. This 3BR/3 bath spacious home has all the BR's on the main floor, an open concept & a full basement that includes a family...Enjoy Spectacular Sunsets from this recently renovated home with amazing long-range mountain views from the porch & most rooms inside this house. This home is private & sits on 3.17+/- acres of land in a very nice subdivision on the Atlanta side of Highlands & is only 15 minutes to downtown. The home sits at an elevation of over 3200 ft. allowing for cooler days in the summer. This 3BR/3 bath spacious home has all the BR's on the main floor, an open concept & a full basement that includes a family room with a wet bar, an office/craft room, or an additional sleeping area with a full bath + a big unfinished area with a garage door, great for a workshop or storage. This house has had a lot of recent improvements including a new 2-car detached garage, a new metal roof, an added on front and back porch roofs, new CH&A, siding & stainless steel appliances & paved driveway to name a few. It comes partly furnished so it would make a terrific Vacation rental. This place has easy access that is almost paved to the home & offers a true escape from the stresses of modern life. If you are craving peace & quiet, a mountain view home in WNC this will deliver it beautifully.
  • Listed by: Sheila Myers 828.342.0866 sheilamyers@kw.com Brokerage DRE #C28550 • The Village Realty Group of Highlands-Cashiers
Listing closed: 11/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 100950

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 179 Old Bear Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,043 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Furnished: Partially
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Gap
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 3.17 AC / 138,085 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands, take Hwy 106 to Scaly Mountain. Go to the entrance of Highland Gap on left. Stay on Highland Gap Road for 2 miles to Old Bear Ridge Road, take a left and the Pavement will turn to gravel.179 is the third home on the right at 179. No Sign.
  • Latitude: 35.021276
  • Longitude: -83.33376
  • MLS Area Major: Scaly Mtn
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 7409209938
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,042.97
  • Tax Lot: 5A
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Gravel, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.17
  • Lot Size Area: 3.17
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 138085.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
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: Den
  • Level: Basement
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 8
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 179 Old Bear Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2022

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950

$500,500
Nov 15, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501512055

$500,500

+26.2% / yr

Oct 12, 2022

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2022

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950

$500,500
11/15/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501512055

$500,500

+26.2% / yr

10/12/2022

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950

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

Public Records for 179 Old Bear Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$127,230Additions$371,450Total$498,680
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,295 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,295 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,276 SqFtStories1Lot Size138,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7409209938

Schools near 179 Old Bear Ridge 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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