This charming cottage, only 8 minutes from Highlands, is situated on 1.25 acres of beautiful nearly level private property on a private road. The home has well maintained and boasts a new detached guest house and brand new carport. The owners recently installed a mini-split a/c & heat system in the main home and guest house. There is a large rear deck partially covered and a stone patio with fire pit in the back yard. The recently completed guest house features ship lap walls and a private bath with tile shower. In addition the property has a large storage building for tools and yard equipment and the grounds are a gardeners paradise. Recent improvements include enlarging the bedrooms and vaulting the ceilings in the main house, relocating the laundry to it's own designated room, removing a wall so the dining room is now open to the great room and covering the walkway between the main house and the guest house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tina Cone• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Listed by Alan Cone• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Contact: 8287435122
Bought with Carl Romberg• Landmark Realty Group - Highlands
2 bedroom, 2 bath farmhouse with large deck on the back side with great view of Shortoff Mountain. Virtually flat 1.25 acre lot with plenty of room for garden, flowers, or tennis court.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,792
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2024
$1,792 (+0.7%)
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2023
$1,780 (+6.1%)
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2022
$1,678
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2021
$1,678 (+5.8%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2020
$1,586 (+0.8%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2019
$1,573 (+48.9%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2018
$1,056
$88,130 + $179,030
$267,160
Tax history for 170 View Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,792
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2024
$1,792 (+0.7%)
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2023
$1,780 (+6.1%)
$152,440 + $425,910
$578,350
2022
$1,678
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2021
$1,678 (+5.8%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2020
$1,586 (+0.8%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2019
$1,573 (+48.9%)
$102,810 + $262,300
$365,110
2018
$1,056
$88,130 + $179,030
$267,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1.25
Lot Size Area: 1.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.25
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,056.24
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands take Hwy 64 east towards Cashiers. Turn left on Flat Mountain Rd. Follow Flat Mountain Rd past Skyline Lodge and turn left on View Point Rd. 170 View Point Rd is the first drive on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Macon County
APN: 7531917063
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287435122
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 18 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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