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Price cut: $14K (6/11)

$285,000

1481 Clear Creek Road, Highlands, NC 28741

3beds

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1972

0.81 Acres Lot

$274,200 Zestimate^®

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$-- HOA

What's special

Gas fireplace heaterPeaceful natural setting

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.

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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: 35 days

Estimated market value

$274,200

$260,000 - $288,000

$1,741/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/25/2026	Contingent	$285,000
Source: HCMLS #1003281 Report a problem
6/11/2026	Price change	$285,000-4.7%
Source: HCMLS #1003281 Report a problem
5/23/2026	Listed for sale	$299,000+121.5%
Source: HCMLS #1003281 Report a problem
12/4/2000	Sold	$135,000
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

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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