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5 beds

781 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC 28741

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.63 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beatrice Potter has a bedroom in this magical and whimsical home full of energy and joy! The amazing view is so surreal it feels as though you are on another planet! Striking distance to downtown Highlands, you feel as though you are in the middle of Yosemite! Freshly maintained with new paint, new full house air conditioning, new lighting fixtures, a waterfall feature and beautiful landscaping, this family home is ready for your so jump in and start making memories. Only minutes to the quaint downtown...Beatrice Potter has a bedroom in this magical and whimsical home full of energy and joy! The amazing view is so surreal it feels as though you are on another planet! Striking distance to downtown Highlands, you feel as though you are in the middle of Yosemite! Freshly maintained with new paint, new full house air conditioning, new lighting fixtures, a waterfall feature and beautiful landscaping, this family home is ready for your so jump in and start making memories. Only minutes to the quaint downtown area of Highlands, North Carolina, you can enjoy the five star restaurants, world-class shopping, art galleries and theatre.
  • Listed by: Josephine Lovell 828.226.6303 josephine.lovell@sothebysrealty.com;christal.green@sothebysrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listing closed: 09/29/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 94343
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Median sold price

$4,200,000

Avg days on market

200

Sale-to-list ratio

88.1%

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Location

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Property Information for 781 Split Rail Row

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,299 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Subdivision Name: Sagee Mountain
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 3.63 AC / 158,122 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From downtown Highlands head east on Horse Cove Road. Turn left on Bowery Road for 1.4 miles and turn right on Spilt Rail Road. The home will be on the left through a gated drive.
  • Latitude: 35.055431
  • Longitude: -83.160206
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7550513203
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,299.17
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Paved

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Steep Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.63
  • Lot Size Area: 3.63
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 158122.8
  • 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: 1976
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Metal
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Den
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Library
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 8
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 9
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 10
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 11
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 781 Split Rail Row

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1412735243

$1,700,000—
Sep 29, 2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94343

$1,700,000—
Sep 17, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94343

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1412735243

$1,700,000
09/29/2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94343

$1,700,000
09/17/2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94343

—

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

Public records

781 Split Rail Row

Beds

5

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,607 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,109 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

1,498 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 781 Split Rail Row

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 781 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC 28741
$1,700,000
5
–
158,122
–
4
4
3,116
298,386
–
2
2
3,004
57,499
$1,250,000
–
–
–
92,347
$677,000
6
7
6,434
207,781
$1,950,000
3
–
69,696

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