Lake Sequoyah Waterfront Estate: An extensively rebuilt sanctuary with stunning views
Experience unparalleled serenity at this impeccably renovated waterfront residence on Lake Sequoyah. Nestled on what was once a gentleman's hunting club, this home is a testament to careful reconstruction, resulting in a spacious and essentially new property ready for its next chapter. With stunning lake views from every room, this three-level estate offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury.
Key features include:
Accommodations: Four bedrooms and 4.5 baths provide ample space for family and guests.
Fireplaces: Enjoy the ambiance of five fireplaces, including two original stone hearths that have been completely rebuilt, along with new wood-burning fireboxes and gas inserts.
Vaulted Ceilings: Five rooms feature vaulted ceilings with classic shiplap siding, creating an open and airy feel.
High-End Finishes: The kitchen and baths boast custom shaker-style cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, and premium stainless steel appliances.
Oak and Rock Flooring: Oak floors adorn the main and upper levels, while a unique rock floor provides a rustic, textured look on the lower level.
Three-Level Layout: Each floor has its own gathering room, with a kitchen on the main level and a wet bar on the lower level, perfect for entertaining.
Owner's Suite: The main-level owner's suite is a private retreat, featuring a fireplace, a large walk-in closet, and a versatile office, study, or exercise room.
Expansive Windows: High-quality Anderson windows are installed throughout, bathing the home in natural light and framing the picturesque lake views.
Additional Space: The home offers flexible spaces for a studio, library, media room, or extra sleeping quarters.
Embrace the waterfront lifestyle:
The property includes a large deck and a path leading directly to the lake, inviting you to fish, canoe, or kayak from your own backyard. Watch as local beavers swim their nightly laps, a tranquil end to every day. Located in the serene and picturesque Highlands area, this is an incredible opportunity for a family to make lasting memories in a truly exceptional home.
Sold for $2,000,000
$2,000,000
53 Naiad Terrace, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.56 Acres Lot
$1,956,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$1,956,800
$1.53M - $2.50M
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Lake sequoyah waterfront estateModern luxuryCustom shaker-style cabinetryElegant quartz countertopsRustic charmHigh-end finishesLarge deck
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Listed by:
Ellie Hogan,
Country Club Properties - Main
Bought with:
Rachel Wavra
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1001588Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 5
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Sunroom
- Level: Lower
Sunroom
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, Multi-Fuel
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Propane Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Full,Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Interior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Up Access,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Gas Log, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 3501-4000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, One Car Garage, On Site, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Propane Tank - Owned
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Sequoyah
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, City Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7530747164
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Glass, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake
- Subdivision: Naiad Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,622,740
- Annual tax amount: $6,469
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 203 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Sold | $2,000,000-11.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1001588 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Contingent | $2,250,000 |
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| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $2,250,000-30.8% |
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| 10/5/2025 | Price change | $3,250,000-13.3% |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,470 +7.7% | $1,622,740 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $6,007 +12.5% | $1,504,550 +12.5% |
| 2023 | $5,340 +11.3% | $1,337,070 +67.2% |
| 2022 | $4,798 | $799,720 |
| 2021 | $4,798 +4.9% | $799,720 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $4,575 +0.3% | $795,980 |
| 2019 | $4,562 | $795,980 -1.3% |
| 2018 | $4,562 +5.6% | $806,250 |
| 2017 | $4,318 +17.6% | $806,250 +18.1% |
| 2016 | $3,672 | $682,960 |
| 2015 | $3,672 +2.3% | $682,960 +27.7% |
| 2014 | $3,591 | $534,940 +2.9% |
| 2013 | $3,591 | $520,030 |
| 2012 | -- | $520,030 |
| 2011 | -- | $520,030 |
| 2010 | -- | $520,030 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 10.5 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 10.7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 53 Naiad Terrace
