Dream cottage on the Top of the Knob minutes from Main Street in Highlands. Enjoy a short hike to town for lunch or a day of shopping. Then relax in front of your stone wood burning fireplace and take in the wide open mountain views through the picture windows in the great room. Or enjoy your large partially covered deck that overlooks views of Big Bear Pen and Shortoff. If you are an early riser, then you have a treat in store for you. The view side of the property faces east so you can enjoy your coffee and danish watching the sunrise. There is nothing more peaceful. Added bonus is a clear view of the Highlands 4th of July fireworks from the comfort of your home with family and friends. Dining area and granite kitchen complete the living area. Three bedrooms and 2 baths offer guest privacy, each with a view of the mountains.
Sold for $1,226,000
$1,226,000
285 Lucerne Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.41 Acres Lot
$1,392,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,392,500
$1.24M - $1.56M
$3,223/mo
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Picture windowsLarge partially covered deckGranite kitchen
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Listed by:
Molly Leonard,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Bought with:
Joy Rideout, 332538
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 102773Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Parking Lot
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 7540022891
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Alpine Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $30 annually
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $770,050
- Annual tax amount: $2,556
- Date on market: 8/19/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Lease term: Other
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2023 | Sold | $1,226,000+2.2% |
Source: HCMLS #102773 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Pending sale | $1,200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #102773 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2023 | Contingent | $1,200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #102773 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+60% |
Source: HCMLS #102773 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2010 | Listing removed | $750,000 |
Source: PREFERRED PROPERTIES OF HIGHLANDS, INC. #69728 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
Source: PREFERRED PROPERTIES OF HIGHLANDS, INC. #69728 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,133 +22% | $770,050 +23.1% |
| 2024 | $2,568 +0.5% | $625,650 |
| 2023 | $2,556 -15.4% | $625,650 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $3,023 | $496,970 |
| 2021 | $3,023 +4.3% | $496,970 |
| 2020 | $2,897 +0.5% | $496,970 |
| 2019 | $2,884 | $496,970 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,884 +7.9% | $492,270 |
| 2017 | $2,674 | $492,270 |
| 2016 | $2,674 | $492,270 |
| 2015 | $2,674 +0.9% | $492,270 -4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,651 | $515,880 |
| 2013 | $2,651 | $515,880 |
| 2012 | -- | $515,880 |
| 2011 | -- | $515,880 |
| 2010 | -- | $515,880 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 11 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 11.2 mi
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