If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful setting where nature abounds and a house that is ready to move into, come see this solidly built 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 4.88 acres. There is a pretty pond and plenty of garden space. National Forest land is right next door with endless hiking and horse trails. Only 5 miles to downtown Highlands. Exterior of home has been freshly painted. New heat and HWH installed. New Roof 2017. Living-dining area/great room/loft layout with cathedral ceiling and plenty of light. Additional acreage a possibility with purchase of house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
4.88 acresLot Size
Listed by Ellie Hogan• Country Club Properties - Main
Contact: 8285265010
Bought with Mitzi Rauers• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size : 4.88
Lot Size Area: 4.88
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.88
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,583.79
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands Hwy. 64 E toward Cashiers take left on Buck Creek Road, right on Shortoff Rd. Continue on Shortoff until pavement ends, follow to 1792 on left. Property starts before pond.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,869
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7541883658
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285265010
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
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, 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
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.35M
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