188 Norton Ridge Road
Description
and-Jill bath. Additional features include a substantial two-car garage large enough for full-size SUVs, an equally spacious carriage house with bonus room above, a butler's pantry/laundry room with second refrigerator, two half baths, and abundant storage throughout. The home is well appointed with a LG washer and dryer combination and two tankless water heaters with recirculation system providing instant hot water throughout the home. This pristine home features including a new roof, new painting both interior and exterior, new interior and exterior lighting, new countertops, new oven, amazing additional landscaping including a koi pond, a fenced dog park and many more important updates. Outdoor living is exceptional, with covered porches, expansive entertaining areas, and dedicated garden space ready for your green thumb. Ideally located just five minutes from downtown Highlands and only fifteen minutes from Cashiers, this exceptional mountain retreat offers privacy,
beauty, and easy access to the very best of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
- Listed by: Josephine Lovell 828.226.6303 josephine.lovell@sothebysrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
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1Property Information for 188 Norton Ridge Road
- Taxes: $6,273 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Macon County
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Subdivision Name: Norton Ridge
- Has View: Yes
- View: Garden, Mountain(s), Pond
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning Description: Residential
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2002
- Lot Size: 3.91 AC / 170,319 SF
- Directions: From downtown Highlands, take Hwy 64E towards Cashiers. Turn left on to Buck Creek Road and continue approximately .6 miles, then turn right on to Shortoff Road. Follow Shortoff Road past Blackberry Lane to the 2nd left on Norton Ridge Road. Follow the pavement to 188 Norton Ridge Road which is on the left.
- Latitude: 35.09339399
- Longitude: -83.19015197
- MLS Area Major: Highlands
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 7541750432
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,273.38
- Tax Lot: 4
- Tax Year: 2025
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.0
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Garage
- Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Wooded, Rolling Slope
- Lot Size Acres: 3.91
- Lot Size Area: 3.91
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Topography: Rolling
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- New Construction: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2002
- Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
- Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Levels: Two
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories: 2
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
- Water Source: Well
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Wine Cooler, Oven, Instant Hot Water
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Total Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Type: Great Room
- Level: Main
- Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Upper
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Type: Den
- Level: Upper
- Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Type: Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Type: Master Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
Property History for 188 Norton Ridge Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #152958761 | $3,207,000 | +8.0% / yr |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | $3,206,500 | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | — | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | $3,350,000 | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1482663016 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | — | |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | — | |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | $2,195,000 | — |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Withdrawn Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95966 | $2,195,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95966 | $2,195,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Withdrawn Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95705 | $2,195,000 | — |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95705 | $2,195,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #152958761 | $3,207,000 +8.0% / yr |
| 09/01/2026 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | $3,206,500 |
| 08/11/2026 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | — |
| 07/28/2026 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | — |
| 06/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1003625 | $3,350,000 |
| 01/31/2022 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | $2,250,000 |
| 01/28/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1482663016 | $2,250,000 |
| 01/28/2022 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | — |
| 11/25/2021 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | — |
| 09/03/2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97371 | $2,195,000 |
| 07/29/2021 | Withdrawn Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95966 | $2,195,000 |
| 03/15/2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95966 | $2,195,000 |
| 03/11/2021 | Withdrawn Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95705 | $2,195,000 |
| 02/11/2021 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95705 | $2,195,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 188 Norton Ridge Road
Schools near 188 Norton Ridge Road
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 188 Norton Ridge Road, Highlands, NC 28741 | $3,206,500 | 4 | 5 | – | 170,319 |
$94,500 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,535 | 184,259 | |
$400,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,400 | 63,162 | |
$191,500 | 4 | 2 | – | 30,056 | |
$7,500 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,523 | 50,530 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,205 | 51,836 | |
$100,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,306 | 40,511 | |
$949,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 36,154 | |
$148,500 | – | – | – | 52,707 | |
$285,000 | – | – | – | 238,273 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,184 | 160,301 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,040 | 35,488 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 2,415 | 45,302 | |
$167,500 | – | – | – | 86,248 | |
$430,000 | – | – | – | 31,798 | |
$94,500 | – | – | – | 184,258 |
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