Wonderful, historic home on 1.5 gorgeous acres with gardens and pathways. This home has been the site of many dahlia events as the previous owner raised show-stopping dahlias in her gardens. Located just a couple of minutes' walk to the grocery store, church, dining and theater. The charming main house has three bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths, and there is a cozy guest cottage with an additional two bedrooms and one bath. The current owner enclosed the original carport into a one-car garage that still leaves plenty of space for a workshop bench or storage. The amazing double wooden front door opens to a beautiful living room and lovely breakfast space. The double-sided fireplace separates this area from the large updated kitchen that boasts an oversized granite and wood island, a range/oven that any cook would envy, plus a small seating area and a welcoming library. This level has one bedroom with a private bath that is currently used as an artist's studio. The spacious dining area is augmented by a butler's pantry and opens to a charming covered side deck. The upstairs is the owner's realm with a spacious bedroom, massive closet, and one-and-a-half baths. The terrace level includes a lovely family room with a third fireplace and opens to a stone patio. Another guest suite, laundry, and great storage complete this level. The guest house has a complete kitchen plus two bedrooms, one bath, and a lovely sitting area.
Sold for $3,200,000
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$3,200,000
859 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
5beds
4,548sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1981
1.5 Acres Lot
$3,500,000 Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,500,000
$3.12M - $3.96M
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Double-sided fireplaceLarge updated kitchenSmall seating areaSpacious dining areaLovely family roomBeautiful living roomComplete kitchen
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fans, Walk-in Closet, Built-ins
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,548 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7540604299
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,651,490
- Annual tax amount: $10,615
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2024 | Sold | $3,200,000+96.9%$704/sqft |
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| 8/8/2022 | Sold | $1,625,000-18.8%$357/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #99004 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$440/sqft |
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| 6/20/2022 | Price change | $2,000,000-18.4%$440/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+168.1%$539/sqft |
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| 6/2/2015 | Sold | $913,750-8.2%$201/sqft |
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| 8/14/2014 | Listing removed | $995,000$219/sqft |
Source: Meadows Mountain Realty #77845 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $995,000$219/sqft |
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| 2/8/2014 | Listing removed | $995,000$219/sqft |
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| 7/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $995,000$219/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,615 +31.4% | $2,651,490 +32.3% |
| 2024 | $8,082 +0.7% | $2,003,990 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $8,027 +20.1% | $1,996,040 +81.1% |
| 2022 | $6,682 | $1,102,390 |
| 2021 | $6,682 +4.4% | $1,102,390 |
| 2020 | $6,403 +0.4% | $1,102,390 |
| 2019 | $6,377 | $1,102,390 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $6,377 | $957,750 |
| 2017 | -- | $957,750 |
| 2016 | $5,207 +7.3% | $957,750 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $4,851 +1% | $889,880 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $4,805 | $860,890 |
| 2013 | $4,805 | $860,890 |
| 2011 | -- | $860,890 |
| 2010 | -- | $860,890 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.2 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 12.4 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 859 Horse Cove Rd