Macallan Real Estate is pleased to present for sale the Hightower Tract, 708.5 acres of beautiful timber and recreational land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just north of Jasper. One of the largest parcels in Pickens County, this property lies in the far Northwest corner of Pickens County and straddles Gilmer County on the North end. The Hightower Tract offers over 1.5 miles of paved road frontage on Big Ridge Road and several potential homesites with long-range views. Multiple access points and a maintained trail system throughout provide easy access to even the most remote parts of the property. The rolling topography is covered with a mixture of upland pine plantations and hardwood bottoms. The timber has been meticulously managed and presents the opportunity for future timber revenues. The Hightower Tract is available as a whole, or in eight separate parcels ranging in size from 49-159 acres. Parcel 1 - 55.8 Acres | $473,300 Parcel 2 - 159.1 Acres | $1,193,250 Parcel 3 - 84.1 Acres | $630,750 Parcel 4 - 80.7 Acres | $564,900 Parcel 5 - 59.4 Acres | $386,100 Parcel 6 - 76.9 Acres | $576,750 Parcel 7 - 143.4 Acres | $1,075,500 Parcel 8 - 49.1 Acres | $368,250 Whole Tract - 708.5 Acres | $5,269,800
Vacant landProperty Type
708.5 acresLot Size
$7,438Price/Acres
Listed by Heath Milligan• Macallan Real Estate, LLC
Listed by William Miller• Macallan Real Estate, LLC
This beautiful & secluded 34.74 acre tract of land in Pickens County is perfect for getting away from the hustle & bustle, & yet still only 20 minutes from Hwy 515. Surrounded by gorgeous hardwood trees & scenic views, this is a perfect destination to build your mountain vacation cabin or primary home -where you can truly take in the solitude & beauty of the rolling hills of North Georgia! There's plenty of property to explore for hiking, hunting or to simply enjoy seeing the turkey, bear, deer and other wildlife. So, come check out this property, and bring some comfortable walking shoes!
GAMLS #10251997
Jul 24, 2024
Sold
$180,000
Jul 15, 2024
Pending
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May 23, 2024
Price Changed
$222,500
Mar 15, 2024
Price Changed
$225,800
Feb 9, 2024
Listed
$249,000
This beautiful and secluded 34.74 acre tract of land in Pickens County is perfect for getting away from the hustle & bustle, & yet still only 20 minutes from Hwy 515. Surrounded by gorgeous hardwood trees & scenic views, this is a perfect destination to build your mountain vacation cabin or primary home, where you can truly take in the solitude & beauty of the rolling hills of North Georgia! There's plenty of property to explore while hiking, hunting or to simply enjoy seeing any turkey, bear, deer and other wildlife. So, come check out this property, and bring some comfortable hiking shoes!
FMLS #7221308
Jul 6, 2023
Sold
$260,000
Jun 28, 2023
Pending
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May 31, 2023
Contingent
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May 24, 2023
Listed
$275,000
GAMLS #10163090
Jul 6, 2023
Sold
$260,000
May 31, 2023
Pending
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May 24, 2023
Listed
$275,000
FMLS #7070492
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$220,000
Jul 29, 2022
Pending
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Jun 22, 2022
Listed
$250,000
GAMLS #10062646
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$220,000
Jul 29, 2022
Pending
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Jun 22, 2022
Listed
$250,000
NEGBOR #317616
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$220,000
Jul 29, 2022
Pending
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Jun 21, 2022
Listed
$250,000
GAMLS #20040302
Jun 30, 2022
Listing Removed
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Apr 5, 2022
Listed
$320,720
GAMLS #9034540
Jun 3, 2022
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2022
Price Changed
$250,000
Mar 20, 2022
Price Changed
$295,000
Nov 24, 2021
Price Changed
$330,000
Aug 16, 2021
Listed
$400,000
GAMLS #9012823
Dec 31, 2021
Listing Removed
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Nov 3, 2021
Price Changed
$231,200
Aug 5, 2021
Price Changed
$272,000
Jul 10, 2021
Listed
$280,000
CCARMLS #109769
Mar 19, 2021
Sold
$177,878
Apr 12, 2017
Listed
$214,406
FMLS #6588532
Feb 10, 2020
Sold
$60,705
Jan 26, 2020
Pending
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Jan 20, 2020
Relisted
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Jan 19, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2019
Price Changed
$63,900
Jul 19, 2019
Listed
$82,431
FMLS #6589177
Dec 2, 2019
Sold
$65,000
Oct 31, 2019
Pending
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Jul 19, 2019
Listed
$83,721
GAMLS #8095653
Nov 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Nov 9, 2016
Listed
$102,300
GAMLS #8094650
Nov 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2016
Listed
$161,700
GAMLS #7532014
Jul 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2015
Listed
$277,920
FMLS #5142109
Feb 25, 2016
Price Changed
$223,575
Dec 26, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 20, 2013
Price Changed
$409,000
FMLS #5280835
Apr 24, 2014
Listed
$100,480
FMLS #5280843
Apr 24, 2014
Listed
$281,400
FMLS #5280858
Apr 24, 2014
Listed
$105,600
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Big Ridge Rd
$4,549,529
$720K under list price of $5.27M
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