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588,495 Lot Size13.51 Acres
798 Sassafras Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
LandProperty Type
13.51 acresLot Size

Description

180 views and a 15 foot wide creek to fish and play in. This unique parcel is bordered on the back side by United States Forest Service lands, has over 1000 feet of frontage on a state-maintained, paved road and some of the best views in the Highlands area. Gorgeous mountain property. Easy access, but roads need to be installed. Clear Creek runs through the property and provides plenty of water to a good garden spot - or maybe even a trout pond! Fabulous estate parcels adjoining and across the road...180 views and a 15 foot wide creek to fish and play in. This unique parcel is bordered on the back side by United States Forest Service lands, has over 1000 feet of frontage on a state-maintained, paved road and some of the best views in the Highlands area. Gorgeous mountain property. Easy access, but roads need to be installed. Clear Creek runs through the property and provides plenty of water to a good garden spot - or maybe even a trout pond! Fabulous estate parcels adjoining and across the road from this property. Bring your house plans, your dreams and let's get started!
  • Listed by: John Dotson 828.421.7325 buz@ppoh.com Brokerage DRE #C15052 • PREFERRED PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 09/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 88229

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$125,000

Avg days on market

325

Sale-to-list ratio

85.4%

Highlands, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 798 Sassafras Gap Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $740 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • County: Macon County
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 13.51 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 28 South to Sassafras Gap Road. Out Sassafras Gap to little red farm house on left. Property starts just past farmhouse (976 Sassafrass Gap Road) and runs past bridge to the next field. The 911 address given for this property (#978) is for locating the property only. It does not have any improvements on it. There is a trail about 75 feet past the farmhouse that leads to the top.
  • Latitude: 35.015717
  • Longitude: -83.201857
  • MLS Area Major: Clear Creek
  • Water Body Name: Clear Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7448276002 & 1698
  • Tax Annual Amount: $740.14
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Level, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Subdivided, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.51
  • Lot Size Area: 13.51
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 588495.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • Utilities: Water Not Available

Property History for 798 Sassafras Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

$140,000
Aug 4, 2020

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

Aug 4, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

$140,000
08/04/2020

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

08/04/2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #88229

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Schools near 798 Sassafras Gap 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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588,495
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52,708
78,844
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