Enjoy sipping that morning coffee on the new covered front porch or covered back deck from this nicely updated log cabin. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances has a beautiful inviting breakfast bar for those pancake mornings. The open living area with vaulted ceilings features a cozy and warm wood-burning stone fireplace. Main level has one bedroom and the other is upstairs along with a sizable loft area. Home features a new dual fuel heat pump and crawl space has been encapsulated. Located just minutes from Highlands with unique shopping, excellent restaurants, and community activities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1 acresLot Size
Listed by Kyle McKim• Weichert Realtors Highland Properties
Contact: 8285265522
Bought with Ryan Bears• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Looking for your own Kingdom? 9+ acres complete with log home, barn, meadow, views of Shortoff and Mountain Vistas. Also backs up to USFS lands. Barn has RV Hookup and Balcony fit for a King.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,276 (+23.0%)
$156,720 + $589,130
$745,850
2024
$1,850 (−8.1%)
$156,720 + $589,130
$745,850
2023
$2,013 (+17.4%)
$156,720 + $502,260
$658,980
2022
$1,715
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
2021
$1,715 (+5.8%)
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
2020
$1,620
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
Tax history for 1584 Shortoff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,276 (+23.0%)
$156,720 + $589,130
$745,850
2024
$1,850 (−8.1%)
$156,720 + $589,130
$745,850
2023
$2,013 (+17.4%)
$156,720 + $502,260
$658,980
2022
$1,715
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
2021
$1,715 (+5.8%)
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
2020
$1,620
$186,490 + $187,230
$373,720
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,788
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7541787714
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other, Shared Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands, Hwy. 64 East and left on Buck Creek Road. Right on Shortoff Road and follow to 1584 Shortoff Road on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,788
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Macon County
APN: 7541787714
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285265522
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 21 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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