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Last Sold Price
4 beds
309 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$1,350/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This house on Upper Lake Road in-town Highlands has been lovingly cared for by the current owners. This one has it all. Great sized entrance hall, large living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. The screened porch and spacious deck open to living room and dining room for great flow. Primary suite with office and laundry room, as well as very large walk in closet and large bath. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. There is a large den with built-ins and a bunk room or large office...This house on Upper Lake Road in-town Highlands has been lovingly cared for by the current owners. This one has it all. Great sized entrance hall, large living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. The screened porch and spacious deck open to living room and dining room for great flow. Primary suite with office and laundry room, as well as very large walk in closet and large bath. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. There is a large den with built-ins and a bunk room or large office off one of the upper bedrooms. There is a beautiful porch with gardens and fountain at the front of home. There are 2 guest parking spaces at the street. The home is nestled back off the road in a rhododendron forest. The finish work, doors, floors, molding and other solid features are evidence of its great construction. This is a very special home..
  • Listed by: Keturah Paulk 828.342.9442 kwpaulk@aol.com Brokerage DRE #C6708 • COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 11/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 102744

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 309 Upper Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,325 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Subdivision Name: Rhododendron Trail
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands take Cashiers Road (64 East) Go right on Chestnut Street (You will pass the PAC on your right). Turn left on to Big Bear Pen. Turn right at .6 mile on to Upper Lake Road, house will be on the right.
  • Latitude: 35.057764
  • Longitude: -83.183835
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $1,350.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee Monthly: $112.50
  • Parcel Number: 7540823352
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,324.51
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Carport, Driveway, Parking Lot
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size Area: 0.77
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33541.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Wood
  • Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Lake
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Den
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 8
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 10
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 309 Upper Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544684871

$1,750,000—
Nov 15, 2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102744

$1,750,000—
Sep 19, 2024

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102744

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544684871

$1,750,000
11/15/2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102744

$1,750,000
09/19/2024

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #102744

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Public Records for 309 Upper Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$404,430Additions$1,254,290Total$1,658,720
Tax Record2025$7,344 ($612 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,937 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,937 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt255 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2000ZoningHR1CountyMACONAPN7540823352

Schools near 309 Upper Lake 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 309 Upper Lake Road, Highlands, NC 28741
$1,750,000
4
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33,541
$1,006,000
5
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33,105
$670,000
2
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20,908
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1
1,960
38,768
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3
3.5
2,142
33,106
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648
13,068

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