Check out this adorable place – just a quick five-minute drive from Highlands' Main Street! This home is perfect for year-round living, a chill mountain getaway, or long term rental. On the main floor, the two bedrooms each have their own updated bathrooms. With freshly laid hardwood floors throughout the main level, a new side-by-side refrigerator, and a brand new oven – all it needs now is your personal touch. Downstairs, there is an additional full bathroom and bedroom, as well as another living room with direct access to an expansive deck. The basement is plumbed and has electricity. With cabinets and a workbench built in, it's the perfect workshop for the DIY-er. The backyard has plenty of room for gardening, pets, and outdoor activities. The two-car garage has extra storage space for your stuff. Don't miss out on scoring this well-kept, charming pad in Highlands!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Bynum• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Contact: 8285261717
Bought with Mary Abranyi• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Super cute home only 5 minutes to Highlands!This home has so much to offer and would make an excellent year round home, mountain getaway or vacation rental. The exterior is freshly painted with wood board & batten siding, a cute front porch, 2 spacious back decks and lovely flat back yard with steam frontage. Inside, you have an open kitchen with an island, breakfast nook, mud room and office. The master is on the main level with another bedroom. On the lower level, there is a second living room, bedroom and full bathroom with a large workshop. This home gets excellent natural sunlight and plenty of room for family and/or guests. The back yard has plenty of space for gardening and the 2 car garage is great for storage. This is your chance to buy a darling, well maintained house in Highlands at a great price!
Public Records
May 16, 2005
Sold
$134,000
HCMLS #50874
Sep 30, 2004
Sold
$295,000
Jul 3, 2003
Listed
$329,000
Great in town location just past Shelby Place. Beautiful Creek in back yard. Fenced front yard perfect for dog(s) (or catdog) Large split level decks. Home in great condition. Master on Main. Downstairs partially finshed basement has large work shop which could easily be turned into living area. Very peaceful setting.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,031
$224,080 + $593,100
$817,180
2024
$3,031 (+0.4%)
$224,080 + $519,750
$743,830
2023
$3,019 (+46.5%)
$224,080 + $519,750
$743,830
2022
$2,060
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2021
$2,060 (+4.3%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2020
$1,976 (+0.7%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2019
$1,963 (+25.0%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2018
$1,571 (−1.9%)
$58,280 + $223,460
$281,740
2017
$1,602
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2016
$1,601 (+1.5%)
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2015
$1,578 (−5.2%)
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2014
$1,664
$67,080 + $296,410
$363,490
Tax history for 180 Picklesimer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,031
$224,080 + $593,100
$817,180
2024
$3,031 (+0.4%)
$224,080 + $519,750
$743,830
2023
$3,019 (+46.5%)
$224,080 + $519,750
$743,830
2022
$2,060
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2021
$2,060 (+4.3%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2020
$1,976 (+0.7%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2019
$1,963 (+25.0%)
$55,400 + $277,470
$332,870
2018
$1,571 (−1.9%)
$58,280 + $223,460
$281,740
2017
$1,602
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2016
$1,601 (+1.5%)
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2015
$1,578 (−5.2%)
$64,180 + $223,460
$287,640
2014
$1,664
$67,080 + $296,410
$363,490
*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, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
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, Wooded
Lot Size : 0.68
Lot Size Area: 0.68
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.68
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,018.60
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Directions: Take HWY 64 over Main Street in Highlands. It turns into HWY 28. Follow HWY 28 past Bryson's Grocery Store. Immediately after you pass Shelby Place on your right, take right onto Cook Rd. Drive about 150 ft and take a right on Picklesimer. Stay left to stay on Picklesimer and look for 180 on your right. It's the cute grey house with red shutters.
Subdivision Name: Pickleseimer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Macon County
APN: 7449183105
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285261717
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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