After approaching from the long rhododendrum- lined driveway filled with moss-laden rocks a Nantucket-style cottage comes into view. Vintage in age but lovingly restored with Brazilian rosewood floors, massive rock fireplace in huge great room complete with large built-in bar for entertaining. GORGEOUS mountain views of long- range mountain peaks are visible from the large windows in the great room that jogs memories of “Dirty Dancing” movie! The spacious primary bedroom is on the main level with an updated bath and doors leading to the rock-filled terrace for taking in dramatic sunsets. A wide staircase leads upstairs to 3 large private guest rooms and a “Camp Merrie-Woode -style bonus area filled with games for nostalgic memories of old Highlands/Cashiers! Sit on the outdoor terrace lined with moss-covered rocks and old flora and fauna and breathe in cool mountain air, and watch the clouds cover the mountains that are in view! Located on over 4 acres with the National Forest as your neighbors! Truly what a mountain home should be and one of a kind that beckons you to linger! Furnished and ready for making the best mountain memories. Two Freshly painted bedrooms, bath and kitchen cabinets. Encapsulated and zoned heating and air. If creaking screened doors jolt your memory you need to see this home with modern comforts! Privacy assured and nostalgic of old Highlands with retro accents! GREAT BUY -for real! Only 5 miles from downtown but a world away...
Sold for $1,200,500
$1,200,500
9134 Buck Creek Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4.6 Acres Lot
$1,166,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$1,166,500
$922,000 - $1.47M
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Massive rock fireplaceMountain viewsUpdated bathCool mountain airNantucket-style cottageRhododendrum-lined drivewayBrazilian rosewood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Allen,
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group,
Julie Osborn,
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with:
W. Terry Potts
Country Club Properties
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1001817Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Bar, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Gravel, None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Propane Tank - Owned, Satellite Dish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Terraced
Details
- Parcel number: 7542307230
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near National Forest, Trails/Paths
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $701,910
- Annual tax amount: $2,149
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Sold | $1,200,500+0% |
Source: HCMLS #1001817 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1001817 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1001817 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+150% |
Source: HCMLS #1001817 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Sold | $480,000-2% |
Source: HCMLS #80320 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $490,000 |
Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #80320 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2014 | Pending sale | $490,000 |
Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #80320 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $490,000 |
Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #80320 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2014 | Listing removed | $490,000 |
Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #80320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $490,000 |
Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #80320 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,149 | $701,910 |
| 2024 | $2,149 +0.6% | $701,910 |
| 2023 | $2,137 -1.8% | $701,910 +45.9% |
| 2022 | $2,177 | $481,110 |
| 2021 | $2,177 +5.9% | $481,110 |
| 2020 | $2,055 +0.6% | $481,110 |
| 2019 | $2,042 +14.5% | $481,110 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,783 | $469,080 |
| 2017 | -- | $469,080 |
| 2016 | -- | $469,080 |
| 2015 | $1,783 +1.3% | $469,080 -27.7% |
| 2014 | $1,760 | $648,710 |
| 2013 | $1,760 | $648,710 |
| 2012 | -- | $648,710 |
| 2011 | -- | $648,710 |
| 2010 | -- | $648,710 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 9134 Buck Creek Road
