Located less than four miles from Main Street in Highlands, this cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers mountain charm and convenience on a spacious 0.81-acre wooded lot. Featuring a gas fireplace heater and a peaceful natural setting, this property is the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that Highlands has to offer while still having privacy and room to relax.
Previously used as a long-term rental, the home is being sold “as is” and is ready for your personal touches and vision. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity, this property offers endless potential in a highly desirable location.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
1481 Clear Creek Road, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.81 Acres Lot
$260,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,615 Estimated rent
Home value
$260,100
$247,000 - $276,000
$1,615/mo
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Gas fireplace heaterPeaceful natural setting
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Listed by:
Alicen Phillips,
Country Club Prop. / Mt. Fresh
Bought with:
Alicen Phillips, 190827
Country Club Prop. / Mt. Fresh
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003281Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None, Satellite Dish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.81 Acres
- Features: Wooded
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7448092863
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Lazy Bend
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $198,940
- Annual tax amount: $695
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $260,000-8.8% |
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| 7/4/2026 | Pending sale | $285,000 |
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| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $285,000 |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $285,000-4.7% |
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| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $695 | $198,940 |
| 2024 | $695 +1.8% | $198,940 |
| 2023 | $683 +6.9% | $198,940 +61.1% |
| 2022 | $639 | $123,480 |
| 2021 | $639 +5.1% | $123,480 |
| 2020 | $608 +2.2% | $123,480 |
| 2019 | $595 +6.6% | $123,480 -4.1% |
| 2018 | $558 | $128,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $128,700 -15.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $151,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $151,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $151,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $151,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $151,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.9 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 13 mi
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