Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds
23 Shortoff Springs Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
2018Year Built

Description

The perfect highlands cottage. This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home is located in one of the best areas on the plateau. The home was built in 2018 using quality custom materials with all of the elements you are looking for in a mountain home. Hardwood floors, wood burning masonry fireplace, vaulted ceilings, shiplap siding on the interior walls, and a large covered deck across the back of the house. Situated on 1 acre with partially cleared gentle usable land with rock fire pit. Property is only minutes...The perfect highlands cottage. This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home is located in one of the best areas on the plateau. The home was built in 2018 using quality custom materials with all of the elements you are looking for in a mountain home. Hardwood floors, wood burning masonry fireplace, vaulted ceilings, shiplap siding on the interior walls, and a large covered deck across the back of the house. Situated on 1 acre with partially cleared gentle usable land with rock fire pit. Property is only minutes from main street highlands at high elevation. Wonderful hiking trails are within walking distance from the fron door. Great rental history.
  • Listed by: Kyle Mckim 828.200.0454 kyle@highlandsproperties.com Brokerage DRE #C24269 • WEICHERT REALTORS HIGHLAND PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 03/23/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 100944

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$805,000

Avg days on market

139

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

Highlands, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 23 Shortoff Springs Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,042 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM HIGHLANDS TAKE HWY 64 TOWARDS CASHIERS, TAKE A LEFT ON BUCK CREEK ROAD. GO APPROXIMATELY 3/4 OF A MILE AND TAKE A RIGHT ON SHORTOFF ROAD. FOLLOW SHORTOFF ROAD UNTIL IT TURNS TO GRAVEL CONTINUE UNTIL TO COME TO SHORTOFF SPRINGS ROAD ON YOUR LEFT. TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT AND THE DRIVEWAY WILL BE THE FIRST ON YOUR LEFT.
  • Latitude: 35.103255
  • Longitude: -83.188509
  • MLS Area Major: Shortoff
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7541-78-6941
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,041.80
  • Tax Lot: 00
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • 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: 2018
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private, Shared Well, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom

Property History for 23 Shortoff Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2023

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

$902,500
Feb 22, 2023

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

Oct 10, 2022

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2023

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

$902,500
02/22/2023

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

10/10/2022

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100944

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

Public Records for 23 Shortoff Springs Road

Taxable ValueLand$177,080Additions$604,920Total$782,000
Tax Record2025$2,381 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories1Lot Size84,071 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMACONAPN7541797074

Schools near 23 Shortoff Springs 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

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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