This 3 bedroom/2 bath vintage charmer, situated on just under an acre with gentle year-round access, provides an affordable opportunity to live within minutes of Cashiers and several area amenities including hiking, restaurants, shopping, and more. Master bedroom with private bath; screened porch for entertaining. The 1 bedroom/1 bath detached guest cabin with kitchenette allows for privacy when guests visit your mountain getaway. The Cashiers-Highlands Plateau is fast becoming one of western North Carolina's hottest destinations. The secret is out and affordable housing is proving more and more difficult to locate, making this a rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
Listed by Daniel Allen• Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Contact: 8287431999
Bought with Collin Taylor• RE/MAX Summit Properties
Affordable! Close to town! This Red Fox Ridge rondette has been refreshed and ready for a new owner. Three bedrooms plus the mother-in-law unit is handy for extra guests! If you are looking to maximize your space, this is the one! The detached mother-in-law will afford the privacy that you desire. This home is larger than most in the Red Fox area as the master bedroom has a private bath Yard is clean and landscaping trimmed and much larger than it appears with just under one acre. Owners have made many improvements! New glass in the windows, new dishwasher, refurbished bathrooms. New paint and repairs. Great place for convenience and accessibility, Mountaintop is a stones throw away. Located in lovely Norton area, screened porch offers ample room for cozy entertaining. Take a look!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$876 (−2.1%)
$87,280 + $143,111
$230,391
2025
$895 (+23.4%)
$87,280 + $143,111
$230,391
2024
$725
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2023
$725
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2022
$725 (+10.7%)
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2021
$655 (−7.5%)
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2020
$708
$60,670 + $82,680
$143,350
2019
$708
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2018
$708 (+2.2%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2017
$693 (+0.1%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2016
$692 (+6.5%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2014
$650
$76,010 + $126,320
$202,330
Tax history for 33 Decoy Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$876 (−2.1%)
$87,280 + $143,111
$230,391
2025
$895 (+23.4%)
$87,280 + $143,111
$230,391
2024
$725
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2023
$725
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2022
$725 (+10.7%)
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2021
$655 (−7.5%)
$60,670 + $85,880
$146,550
2020
$708
$60,670 + $82,680
$143,350
2019
$708
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2018
$708 (+2.2%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2017
$693 (+0.1%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2016
$692 (+6.5%)
$53,650 + $101,170
$154,820
2014
$650
$76,010 + $126,320
$202,330
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,014
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7552-92-1322
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Space Heater, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Guest House, Residence, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 0.92
Lot Size Area: 0.92
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $709
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands - travel Highway 64 East to left Norton Road, go approx 3/4 mile turn right into Red Fox Ridge - at "Y" take left fork (Decoy Ridge) - to first house on left. From Cashiers - travel west on Highway 64 to right on Norton Road to Red Fox Ridge to Decoy to first home on left.
Subdivision Name: Red Fox Ridge
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,014
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Jackson County
APN: 7552-92-1322
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287431999
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cashiers, NC • 28717
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$415,000 – $503,000
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