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60,548 Lot Size1.39 Acres
vh5 Owl Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
LandProperty Type
1.39 acresLot Size

Description

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and 2.5 miles from the Highlands main drag, this is a beautiful, level lot with Falling Waters Dr and Owl Gap Dr on 2 sides and 2 babbling streams on other 2 sides. Located in majestic Falling Waters subdivision. The lot is adjacent to Central Park, a .62 acre low area around the stream, which separates it from future homes. On the back, left corner, is a natural amphitheater, sunken about 10', with mature Rhododendrons, 4-6" trunks and limbs with the...Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and 2.5 miles from the Highlands main drag, this is a beautiful, level lot with Falling Waters Dr and Owl Gap Dr on 2 sides and 2 babbling streams on other 2 sides. Located in majestic Falling Waters subdivision. The lot is adjacent to Central Park, a .62 acre low area around the stream, which separates it from future homes. On the back, left corner, is a natural amphitheater, sunken about 10', with mature Rhododendrons, 4-6" trunks and limbs with the streams bordering it. This would make a wonderful hidden patio area with the 2 babbling streams bounding it, to relax the morning or evening away. Just two lots up Owl Gap Rd, USFS property begins. The property crosses the stream at Owl Gap Rd to provide an additional peaceful sitting area on the other side. Shopping, antiques, fine dining, family restaurants, waterfalls, lakes, breath-taking hikes, tennis club country clubs are all just moments away. Highlands has been featured in national magazines and newspapers for all of the above also boasts an outdoor ice rink, an indoor/outdoor pool, playhouse and much more. In additions to the many country clubs, public golf is also located just 10 minutes down Hwy 106. This lot is a rare combination that will be the perfect location for your mountain home.
  • Listed by: Thomas Rickard 281.844.0854 tomandkaren@ncmountainlife.com • NCMOUNTAINLIFE.COM
  • Listed by: Karen Rickard 828.553.3391 karen@ncmountainlife.com • NCMOUNTAINLIFE.COM
Listing closed: 12/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 94454

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$115,000

Avg days on market

409

Sale-to-list ratio

77.7%

Highlands, NC

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Location

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Property Information for Vh5 Owl Gap Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $556 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • County: Macon County
  • Subdivision Name: Falling Waters
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.39 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Highlands to Hwy106/Dillard Rd to just past Glen Falls sign, turn RIGHT on Mountain Laurel Dr. Go past the Tennis Club to LEFT onto Moon Light Lane. Immediate RIGHT into Falling Waters entrance. Take Falling Waters past waterfall view, up the hill and LEFT, still on Falling Waters. Road curves right & back left where you will cross a bridge. Lot is on Left.
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 7530.20-06-69
  • Tax Annual Amount: $556.42
  • Tax Lot: VH5
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Lot Size Area: 1.39
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 60548.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated

Property History for Vh5 Owl Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

$107,000
Nov 2, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

Nov 1, 2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

$107,000
11/02/2020

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

11/01/2020

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #94454

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Schools near Vh5 Owl 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

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