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3 beds
229 Dills Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.94 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This end of the road cabin located nicely between Franklin and Highlands backs up to the National Forest Service with an incredible creek! If the sound of a rushing creek makes you happy, come and take a listen. You can enjoy the creek from one of 3 decks; open the doors, windows and relax. Enter into an open kitchen and living room. Living room has 3 doors to the deck, cathedral ceilings & wood fireplace. Main level's bedroom is located right off the living room and could double as a 2nd Master...This end of the road cabin located nicely between Franklin and Highlands backs up to the National Forest Service with an incredible creek! If the sound of a rushing creek makes you happy, come and take a listen. You can enjoy the creek from one of 3 decks; open the doors, windows and relax. Enter into an open kitchen and living room. Living room has 3 doors to the deck, cathedral ceilings & wood fireplace. Main level's bedroom is located right off the living room and could double as a 2nd Master w/en-suite bath & laundry. Head upstairs to the Master Suite; large bedroom, bath w/dual vanities, huge walk-in closet & a large garden tub plus standing shower. Lower level also has 2 doors to a lower deck, family room with gas fireplace, room with a kitchenette that can be used as additional living space, full bath & 3rd bedroom. Enter the lower level from inside or out. This cabin is perfect for inviting friends or the whole family as it will accommodate quite a few guests. Head down one more level to sit on the lowest deck taking in nature and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
  • Listed by: Evan Harrell 828.371.5103 evanharrellsales@gmail.com • RE/MAX ELITE REALTY
Listing closed: 08/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 91345

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$379,000

Avg days on market

108

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

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Property Information for 229 Dills Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,125 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: River, Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront Features: Stream, Waterfront Access
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 0.94 AC / 40,946 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands take HWY 64 toward cashiers. Take left onto Buck Creek Rd. Continue 9 miles to Dills rd on left. House will be on left.
  • Latitude: 35.124935
  • Longitude: -83.252242
  • MLS Area Major: Buck Creek
  • Water Body Name: Buck Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7522879612
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,124.58
  • Tax Lot: na
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Lot Size Area: 0.94
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40946.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
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
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Metal
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Engineered Septic
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area: 129.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 11.5x11.3
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Area: 394.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 27.6x14.3
  • Length: 27.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Area: 135.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 12.2x11.1
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Area: 159.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 14.4x11.1
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Area: 232.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 16x14.5
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Area: 232.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 17x13.7
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Area: 231.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 16.10x14.4
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 14.0

Property History for 229 Dills Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2019

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91345

$346,000
Aug 21, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1323168730

$346,000
Jul 8, 2019

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91345

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2019

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91345

$346,000
08/21/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1323168730

$346,000
07/08/2019

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91345

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Public Records for 229 Dills Road

Taxable ValueLand$54,180Additions$385,250Total$439,430
Tax Record2025$1,517 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,470 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,470 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt980 SqFtStories1Lot Size45,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated2004ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7522879623

Schools near 229 Dills Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East Franklin Elementary
PublicK to 4

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

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