278 Upper Lake Road
Description
- Listed by: Julie Osborn 828.200.6165 julie.osborn@allentate.com Brokerage DRE #C30590 • ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP
- Listed by: Patricia Allen 828.526.8784 pat.allen@allentate.com Brokerage DRE #C30590 • ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$663,000
Avg days on market
146
Sale-to-list ratio
88.7%
Highlands, NC
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Location
Sold By SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
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1Property Information for 278 Upper Lake Road
- Taxes: $1,111 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Macon County
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Subdivision Name: Bear Pen
- Has View: No
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1947
- Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
- Directions: From Main Street in Highlands: Turn onto N. 5th Street and follow to Right onto Chestnut Street. Follow straight then veer Left onto Big Bear Pen Road. Follow for .4 miles then turn Right onto Upper Lake Road. Proceed straight/veer Left where the road splits with Biscuit Rock Rd. Home will be first home on Left after that split, 278 Upper Lake Road.
- Latitude: 35.058192
- Longitude: -83.184521
- MLS Area Major: Highlands In-Town
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 7540820536
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,111.21
- Tax Lot: 75
- Tax Year: 2022
- Carport: No
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://mls.ricoh360.com/fd8cf52a-3a70-4f4d-b440-5f99785c4c4e
- Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Rolling Slope, City Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.48
- Lot Size Area: 0.48
- Lot Size Square Feet: 20908.8
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- New Construction: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1947
- Construction Materials: Asbestos, Stone
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: One
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Stories: 1
- Current Financing: Conventional
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Public
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Window Features: Window Treatments
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
- Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
- Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
- Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area Units: Square Feet
Property History for 278 Upper Lake Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1525555172 | $670,000 | — |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | $670,000 | — |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | — | |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | — | |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | $725,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1525555172 | $670,000 |
| 01/05/2024 | Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | $670,000 |
| 12/23/2023 | Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | — |
| 11/21/2023 | Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | — |
| 07/27/2023 | Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102609 | $725,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 278 Upper Lake Road
Schools near 278 Upper Lake 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: 278 Upper Lake Road, Highlands, NC 28741 | $670,000 | 2 | 2 | – | 20,908 |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 998 | 17,860 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,960 | 38,768 | |
$1,750,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 33,541 | |
$3,155,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 106,286 | |
$644,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,733 | 27,007 | |
– | 3 | 3.5 | 1,815 | 13,939 | |
$280,000 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,008 | 22,651 | |
– | – | – | 648 | 13,068 | |
$1,006,000 | 5 | 5 | – | 33,105 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,080 | 24,394 | |
$275,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,112 | 13,068 | |
$198,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,288 | 21,780 | |
$552,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 48,787 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 864 | 16,988 | |
– | 5 | 4.5 | 2,874 | 73,181 |
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