179 Old Bear Ridge Road

Closed 11/21/22

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Last Sold Price

$500,500

3 beds3 baths

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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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Oct 12, 2022	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950		—
Oct 7, 2022	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950	$459,900	—
Jul 27, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1389893782	$293,000	—
Jan 31, 2018	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #83991	$349,000	—
May 24, 2016	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #83991	$350,000	—
Aug 18, 2013	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #71666	$349,000	—
Sep 12, 2010	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #71666	$375,000	—
Aug 15, 2010	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #69440	$375,000	—
Dec 8, 2009	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #69440	$387,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
10/12/2022	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950	—
10/07/2022	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100950	$459,900
07/27/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1389893782	$293,000
01/31/2018	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #83991	$349,000
05/24/2016	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #83991	$350,000
08/18/2013	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #71666	$349,000
09/12/2010	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #71666	$375,000
08/15/2010	Expired Highlands-Cashiers BOR #69440	$375,000
12/08/2009	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #69440	$387,500

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

Public records

179 Old Bear Ridge Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,295 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,295 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,276 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 179 Old Bear Ridge Road

This home is within Macon County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Highlands School	Public - Serves this home	K to 12	8.0 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	9.9 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	9.8 mi
5/10	Franklin High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	11.0 mi
1/10	Bartram Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	7.5 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	9.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Highlands School PublicK to 12 Serves this home	8.0 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	9.9 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	9.8 mi
5/10	Franklin High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	11.0 mi
1/10	Bartram Academy Public9 to 12 Choice school	7.5 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	9.9 mi

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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