Beautiful and Unique Mountain Home in Found Forest. This two level contemporary home was designed by Alan Bilka in 1989. This home features soaring pecky cyprus ceilings, hand crafted / patterned hickory wood floors and walls of floor to ceiling windows with Whiteside Mountain views in a park-like setting. Extensive upper and lower decks provide exceptional outdoor space, and the home is surrounded by mature professional plantings and a large stone outdoor fire pit area. In addition to newer HVAC system this property also features Swedish designed Tulikivi fireplaces on both levels provide both atmosphere and warmth - as well as your own pizza oven in kitchen area. The oversized master suite with attached laundry room is on the main floor, while guest suites, each with a private bathroom, are on the terrace level.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
3.02 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listed by • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Josephine Lovell• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Beautifully updated home in Found Forest. Open floor plan on both levels. Main level with soaring ceilings with wall of windows and sliding glass doors to enjoy the great outdoors. Hardwoods throughout main level. High-end granite on all kitchen, bath and bar surfaces. Heat pumps on both levels for central heating & cooling. Both level also have Tulikivi radiant fireplaces/stoves. Both stoves are up to company standards and upper level stove includes a pizza oven! This is a very efficient & cost effective heating system. Both levels also have wrap-around decks with a covered area on the main level. Year around view of Whiteside and expansive winter views. LL is currently set up as family room/game area with pool table, ping pong & darts. LL also has a wet bar. The home also features a full house vacuum. Viasat Satelite internet system. The two-car garage has a roomy workshop. New professional landscaping and a large fire-pit area finishes off this beautiful property. See it today!
Public Records
May 8, 2017
Sold
$323,500
HCMLS #85454
May 8, 2017
Sold
$323,041
Mar 21, 2017
Listed
$375,000
Beautiful & unique mountain home with wall of windows flooding great room with natural light. Pecky cyprus ceiling with exposed beams, Hickory floors, Cherry cabinets, unique energy efficient Tuli Kivi wood heating system. Gorgeous stone shower in master bath, large deck overlooking level grounds. Lower level has 2 guest suites and large game/family room. Home has a great winter view and some summer view of Devils Courthouse, Whiteside and Yellow Mountain. Large 2 car detached garage & workshop.
HCMLS #81070
Jun 1, 2015
Sold
$385,000
Feb 11, 2015
Listed
$399,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,220 (+41.3%)
$150,000 + $1,075,328
$1,225,328
2024
$2,987
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2023
$2,987
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2022
$2,987 (+44.7%)
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2021
$2,064 (+1.7%)
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2020
$2,031
$125,000 + $380,200
$505,200
2019
$2,031
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2018
$2,031 (+2.4%)
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2017
$1,982
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2016
$1,982 (−11.1%)
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2014
$2,229
$203,460 + $562,650
$766,110
Tax history for 36 Southeast Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,220 (+41.3%)
$150,000 + $1,075,328
$1,225,328
2024
$2,987
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2023
$2,987
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2022
$2,987 (+44.7%)
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2021
$2,064 (+1.7%)
$125,000 + $574,030
$699,030
2020
$2,031
$125,000 + $380,200
$505,200
2019
$2,031
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2018
$2,031 (+2.4%)
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2017
$1,982
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2016
$1,982 (−11.1%)
$120,320 + $362,340
$482,660
2014
$2,229
$203,460 + $562,650
$766,110
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.02 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
3,476
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7570-87-7220
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 3.02
Lot Size Area: 3.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.02
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,050
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: Found Forest
Subdivision Name: Found Forest
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,476
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Jackson County
APN: 7570-87-7220
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
4/10
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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
6 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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