Walk to town from this well-maintained and low maintenance rustic chic cottage with new A/C system in place! Old Highlands charm with one of the prettiest yards in Highlands with flora, fauna and lush green space galore! Linger at the huge stone fire pit or rock your cares away on the covered porch! An stunning architecturally designed window is framed by wooden walls and glass in the den with a stone fireplace and built-in bookcases and hardwood floors. A separate great room boasts a double-sided fireplace that is exposed to a sun room with walls of windows allowing natural light and views of old moss covered rocks and a large fire pit for gathering with friends on chilly evenings. With a large and almost level yard, this allows for furry friends to have their own play space. Or if you enjoy gardening there is plenty of space for perennials and herbs. ..
1935Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$485Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Listed by Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with Patrick Gleeson• WHITE OAK REALTY GROUP
Source:HCMLS #89947
Redfin Estimate
$1,313,895
$234K since sold in October 2025
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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.
Walk to town from this well-maintained and low maintenance rustic chic cottage with new A/C system in place! Old Highlands charm with one of the prettiest yards in Highlands with flora, fauna and lush green space galore! Linger at the huge stone fire pit or rock your cares away on the covered porch! An stunning architecturally designed window is framed by wooden walls and glass in the den with a stone fireplace and built-in bookcases and hardwood floors. A separate great room boasts a double-sided fireplace that is exposed to a sun room with walls of windows allowing natural light and views of old moss covered rocks and a large fire pit for gathering with friends on chilly evenings. With a large and almost level yard, this allows for furry friends to have their own play space. Or if you enjoy gardening there is plenty of space for perennials and herbs. ..
HCMLS #76973
Dec 20, 2013
Sold
$750,000
$277/sq ft
Apr 13, 2013
Listed
$650,000
$240/sq ft
Walk to Town Highlands Cottage with all the modern conveniences and upgrades. This 3BD + Bonus/2.5 BA home sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with a waterfall, pond, fire pit and walking paths. Living area has wood floors, board and batten walls and a double sided stone fireplace facing into the garden room overlooking the luscious grounds. Kitchen opens up to a den with unique glass and wood accents and a stone fireplace. Spacious bedrooms are privately on the upper level. Truly unique.
Public Records
Aug 14, 2007
Sold
$670,000
$248/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,591
$170,100 + $731,590
$901,690
2024
$3,591 (+0.3%)
$170,100 + $716,910
$887,010
2023
$3,579 (+48.8%)
$170,100 + $716,910
$887,010
2022
$2,405
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2021
$2,405 (+4.3%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2020
$2,305 (+0.6%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2019
$2,292 (−1.2%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2018
$2,320
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2017
$2,320
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2016
$2,319 (+1.0%)
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2015
$2,296
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2014
$2,297
$129,600 + $378,590
$508,190
Tax history for 121 Holt Knob Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,591
$170,100 + $731,590
$901,690
2024
$3,591 (+0.3%)
$170,100 + $716,910
$887,010
2023
$3,579 (+48.8%)
$170,100 + $716,910
$887,010
2022
$2,405
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2021
$2,405 (+4.3%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2020
$2,305 (+0.6%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2019
$2,292 (−1.2%)
$125,000 + $266,570
$391,570
2018
$2,320
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2017
$2,320
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2016
$2,319 (+1.0%)
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2015
$2,296
$147,840 + $276,880
$424,720
2014
$2,297
$129,600 + $378,590
$508,190
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,707
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,709
Building Sq. Ft: 2,707
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: HOLT KNOB RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,136
Municipality Type: 05
Municipality Name: HIGHLANDS CITY
Acres: 0.6
Zoning Code: HR1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Municipality Tax District: HIGHLANDS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,707
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Macon County
APN: 7540117651
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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