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For sale
$1,295,000
1beds
--sqft

46 Lightning Bug Trail, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

1beds
--sqft
Single family residence
Built in 2024
10.86 Acres
1 Garage space

What's special

Small waterfallUnique barndominiumSeparate one-bedroom guesthouseBeautiful streamside building sitesCharming one-bedroom bungalowNatural mountain ambiance

Tucked along the Atlanta side of Scaly Mountain and less than ten minutes from downtown Highlands, this nearly 11-acre unrestricted property offers a rare blend of privacy, flexibility, and mountain adventure. Featuring a unique barndominium with a charming one-bedroom bungalow, and a separate one-bedroom guesthouse, the property presents endless possibilities for a family retreat, vacation rental compound, artist’s escape, or multi-generational mountain haven. A gentle stream winds through the property, highlighted by a small waterfall and several beautiful streamside building sites that invite additional homes, cabins, or gathering spaces. The land itself is usable and inviting, with room to explore, relax, and create your own vision in the mountains. The barn is far more than storage. It offers an ideal setting for children’s activities, a workshop, hobby space, collector’s garage, fitness area, or an inspiring artist studio filled with natural mountain ambiance. Perfectly positioned for both tranquility and recreation, the property is just moments from Highlands Outpost, where tubing, trout fishing, and the mountain roller coaster create year-round fun, while the nearby Highlands Aerial Park zipline adventures add even more excitement to the lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a private estate, an income-producing opportunity, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this unrestricted mountain retreat is filled with potential.

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Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003338Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Judith Michaud,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003338Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Heating
  • Ductless
Cooling
  • Other
Appliances
  • Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Other, Stacked
Features
  • Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Workshop
  • Basement: Other
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Furnished: Yes
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Garage spaces: 1
  • Carport spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Patio & porch: Covered
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other
  • Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
  • Size: 10.86 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Waterfall
  • Topography: Rolling
Details
  • Additional structures: Barn(s)
  • Parcel number: 7418182453
  • Zoning description: None

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Roof: Metal
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 2024

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: None
  • Subdivision: None
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Scaly Mountain

Financial & listing details

  • Tax assessed value: $617,460
  • Annual tax amount: $2,045
  • Date on market: 5/20/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 128 days
  • Road surface type: Gravel

Price history

DateEventPrice
7/30/2026Listed for sale$1,295,000
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem
6/17/2026Pending sale$1,295,000
Source: BHHS broker feed #1003338 Report a problem
6/17/2026Contingent$1,295,000
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem
5/20/2026Listed for sale$1,295,000
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$2,045 +49.3%$617,460 +40.5%
2024$1,370 $439,430
2023$1,370 +82.2%$439,430 +167.9%
2022$752 $164,000

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$7,251/mo
Principal & interest
$6787
Property taxes
$464
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Estimated market value

$1,216,300

$1.16M - $1.28M

$1,557/mo

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Neighborhood: 28775

Nearby schools

Highlands School
Grades K-126.6 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10
Macon Middle School
Grades 7-810.6 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Mountain View Intermediate School
Grades 5-610.7 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10
Student Progress Rating
1/10