46 Lightning Bug Trail, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
What's special
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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- 182 |
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Judith Michaud,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,295,000 |
Source: BHHS broker feed #1003338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Contingent | $1,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1003338 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Estimated market value
$1,216,300
$1.16M - $1.28M
$1,557/mo
Climate risks
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