A rare and desirable unrestricted lot in downtown Highlands including a fully-renovated cottage with single-level living. This large, flat lot provides the perfect opportunity to expand the cottage further or build a connected guest cottage. Just a short distance to Main Street and all of downtown Highlands' amenities makes this the perfect property for your family home, weekend retreat, or vacation rental (the Town of Highlands is looking to restrict short-term rentals, this property is in R-2). The school and playground are nearby for children or grandchildren, and the spacious, level rear yard provides the perfect secluded play area. The new backyard fire pit is the ideal place to roast marshmallows and make memories with family and friends. The cottage includes: An open and updated kitchen. Two updated bathrooms. Three bedrooms. A large living room. A cozy keeping room with a working fireplace 2-vehicle carport with storage. Property is offered fully furnished. 2021 updates include a new roof, gutters with leaf guards, new Pella windows and screens, new Carrier Furnace and AC with wifi thermostat, new flooring in bedrooms and living room, new deck, fire pit, and more! All freshly painted inside and out. This private property abuts the Highlands Land Trust in the back, and there is a view of Sunset Rock from the rear deck. A great location with almost an acre in town. Potential for much more! "
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
590 Pierson Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
1,570sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1971
0.91 Acres Lot
$1,262,400 Zestimate®
$669/sqft
$2,414 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,262,400
$1.10M - $1.46M
$2,414/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat pump, Gas, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Washer/Dryer Connection, Ceiling Fans, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7449487769
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $669/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,212,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,866
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $1,050,000-4.1%$669/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Listing removed | $1,095,000$697/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #104608 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000-11.3%$697/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #104608 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HCMLS Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,235,000+3.3%$787/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #97876 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2021 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$761/sqft |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP, LLC - HDS #95024 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2020 | Price change | $1,195,000-4.4%$761/sqft |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP, LLC - HDS #95024 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+150%$796/sqft |
Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP, LLC - HDS #95024 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2018 | Sold | $500,000-6.5%$318/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #89249 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Pending sale | $535,000$341/sqft |
Source: PREFERRED PROPERTIES #89249 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $535,000$341/sqft |
Source: PREFERRED PROPERTIES #89249 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,866 | $1,212,900 |
| 2024 | $4,866 +0.2% | $1,212,900 |
| 2023 | $4,854 +177.5% | $1,212,900 +333.4% |
| 2022 | $1,749 -43.4% | $279,850 -44.9% |
| 2021 | $3,089 +4.3% | $508,350 |
| 2020 | $2,961 +0.4% | $508,350 |
| 2019 | $2,948 | $508,350 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $2,948 +12.5% | $482,200 |
| 2017 | $2,621 | $482,200 |
| 2016 | $2,621 | $482,200 |
| 2015 | $2,621 +0.9% | $482,200 +28.1% |
| 2014 | $2,598 | $376,540 |
| 2013 | $2,598 | $376,540 |
| 2012 | -- | $376,540 |
| 2011 | -- | $376,540 |
| 2010 | -- | $376,540 |
| 2009 | -- | $376,540 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.2 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 12.3 mi
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- North Carolina
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- 590 Pierson Dr