A BEAUTIFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN HOME CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN HIGHLANDS, THIS HOME HAS A LOVELY MASTER SUITE ON THE MAIN LEVEL WITH A LARGE BATH AND WALK IN CLOSET ALSO ON THIS LEVEL IS A COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM WITH GAS LOG FIREPLACE AND DINNING ROOM AND LARGE KITCHEN WITH BAR AND APPLIANCES. THERE IS ALSO A HALF BATH ON THE MAIN LEVEL. LARGE FRENCH DOORS OPEN TO THE WRAP AROUND COVERED DECK THAT HAS AN OUTDOOR WOOD BURING FIREPLACE AND LARGE SEATING AREA FOR GAMES AND GATHERINGS. BELOW THE DECK IS A LARGE FIREPIT FOR FUN AND ENJOYING THE SMELL OF WOOD BURNING IN THE PIT. UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN HOUSE ARE TWO LARGE BEDROOMS AND BATH. THE WRAP AROUND DECK AND BREEZEWAY LEADS TO THE MOVIE THEATER AND POOL TABLE AND WORKOUT ROOM UPSTAIRS. JUST PAST THE MOVIE THEATER IS AN ADORABLE GUEST COTTAGE WITH COVERED ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH ONE BEDROOM AND BATH AND MORNING KITCHEN.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
3.37 acresLot Size
Listed by C. Dan Chapman• Country Club Properties
Contact: 8285262520
Bought with Nicole Ernst• Keller Williams Great Smokies
A beautiful and comfortable mountain home not far from downtown Highlands but very private. The main house is 3/2/1 with a lovely main level Master Suite including walk-in closet and large bath. The entry to the home has a sitting/reading area. You can either enter through the wrap around porch or the sleeping porch/screened porch (however you choose to use this space). The Main level also includes a comfortable living room with built-ins and gas log fireplace, dining area and large kitchen with a kitchen bar, great appliances and the washer and dryer conveniently located in kitchen closet. There is also a half bath on the Main as well as several French doors that lead to the wrap around covered deck. The deck features an eating area, gas grill and an inviting outdoor fireplace. plus multiple areas for seating, games, gatherings - where you will spend your summer days and nights. Upstairs in the Main house features 2 large Bedrooms and a spacious bath. The wrap around deck and breezeway leads to the large 2 car garages with lots of storage. This could easily be converted to another living area if needed. Above the garage is an office space/work-out room/art studio - whatever you and your family need. Just past the garage is an adorable 1 BR/1 BA guest cottage with covered rocking chair front porch. Below the expansive deck is a large fire pit area. Under the deck is firewood to last many seasons as well as good storage space. There is a partial generator and a total of 3.37 acres on 2 lots. The lots are mostly flat and can be subdivided. This is a beautifully built home that is immaculate and furnished with great furniture and appliances. Come take a look today!
Public Records
Aug 28, 2003
Sold
$574,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,509
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2024
$3,509 (+0.7%)
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2023
$3,485 (+8.7%)
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2022
$3,207
$88,200 + $608,630
$696,830
2021
$3,207 (+5.8%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2020
$3,031 (+0.9%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2019
$3,005 (+16.9%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2018
$2,570 (+14.6%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2017
$2,242 (+2.3%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2016
$2,193 (+1.1%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2015
$2,170 (+1.8%)
$93,150 + $490,180
$583,330
2014
$2,132
$150,220 + $565,210
$715,430
Tax history for 1789 W Flat Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,509
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2024
$3,509 (+0.7%)
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2023
$3,485 (+8.7%)
$174,560 + $956,230
$1,130,790
2022
$3,207
$88,200 + $608,630
$696,830
2021
$3,207 (+5.8%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2020
$3,031 (+0.9%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2019
$3,005 (+16.9%)
$86,940 + $608,630
$695,570
2018
$2,570 (+14.6%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2017
$2,242 (+2.3%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2016
$2,193 (+1.1%)
$93,150 + $568,240
$661,390
2015
$2,170 (+1.8%)
$93,150 + $490,180
$583,330
2014
$2,132
$150,220 + $565,210
$715,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Guest House, Residence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Subdivided
Lot Size : 3.37
Lot Size Area: 3.37
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.37
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,982.19
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands Hwy 64/Cashiers road towards Cashiers. Turn left on Flat Mountain Road. 1789 is on the right approximately 1.9 miles from Hwy 64.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: Playground, Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,992
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7531927263
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285262520
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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