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3 beds
494 Moon Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1997Year Built

Description

Gorgeous long range views! Only two miles from Main Street. Home is surround by national forest, providing privacy and a serene natural setting. Primary bedroom on the main with a sitting room and a screened porch with views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs with another full bath. Relax on the spacious screened porches or on the deck while enjoying the beautiful mountain view and large flat backyard. New paint throughout the interior. Interior space 2047sf. Covered exterior 665sf. Priced below appraisal!Gorgeous long range views! Only two miles from Main Street. Home is surround by national forest, providing privacy and a serene natural setting. Primary bedroom on the main with a sitting room and a screened porch with views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs with another full bath. Relax on the spacious screened porches or on the deck while enjoying the beautiful mountain view and large flat backyard. New paint throughout the interior. Interior space 2047sf. Covered exterior 665sf. Priced below appraisal!
  • Listed by: Joy Rideout 404.569.9486 joy@bhhsmmr.com Brokerage DRE #C18342 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Listing closed: 08/29/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 103478

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

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Location

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Property Information for 494 Moon Mountain Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,853 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Subdivision Name: Moon Mountain
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Two miles from Main Street on 106 S. Turn left at Glen Falls Rd. Right onto Moon Mountain Rd. Follow signs to end of the road in cul de sac.
  • Latitude: 35.036971
  • Longitude: -83.237499
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 7439159481
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,853.00
  • Tax Lot: 100A
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.2
  • 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: 1997
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Ventless
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 4
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Den
Room 5
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Area Units: Square Feet
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Loft

Property History for 494 Moon Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103478

$750,000
Aug 28, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1539596604

$750,000

-14.3% / yr

Aug 9, 2024

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103478

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103478

$750,000
08/28/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1539596604

$750,000

-14.3% / yr

08/09/2024

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103478

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

Public Records for 494 Moon Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$191,820Additions$410,120Total$601,940
Tax Record2025$1,860 ($155 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,304 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,304 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,104 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1997ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7439159481

Schools near 494 Moon Mountain 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

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This home: 494 Moon Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741
$750,000
3
16,117
$375,000
4
4.5
3,656
63,598
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3
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66,647
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