Cozy Cottage with great yard in a quiet area at 4,000 ft. elevation. Make it your year round mountain get-a-way, investment rental property, or both. Central gas furnace installed 2018. Laundry room addition complete with new washer and dryer 2018. Master bedroom now has added closet space. Decking has been re-done and wiring updated. Crawl space was encapsulated 2021. Being sold mostly furnished. This cottage could be absolutely charming. Bring your decorating ideas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
Listed by Ellie Hogan• Country Club Properties - Main
Close to town and at 4,000 of elevation. Weekend getaway, summer retreat or investment rental property. 1 bedroom plus additional room. Wormy Chestnut paneling in living room and vinyl exterior siding make this a low maintenance home.
Public Records
Dec 31, 1990
Sold
$18,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,196
$88,540 + $283,810
$372,350
2024
$1,196 (+29.5%)
$88,540 + $283,810
$372,350
2023
$924 (+12.4%)
$88,540 + $193,620
$282,160
2022
$822
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2021
$822 (+5.4%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2020
$780 (+1.7%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2019
$767 (+34.6%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2018
$570
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2017
$570 (+0.1%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2016
$569 (+4.2%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2015
$546 (+0.4%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2014
$544
$77,700 + $86,470
$164,170
Tax history for 1939 Flat Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,196
$88,540 + $283,810
$372,350
2024
$1,196 (+29.5%)
$88,540 + $283,810
$372,350
2023
$924 (+12.4%)
$88,540 + $193,620
$282,160
2022
$822
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2021
$822 (+5.4%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2020
$780 (+1.7%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2019
$767 (+34.6%)
$43,370 + $122,590
$165,960
2018
$570
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2017
$570 (+0.1%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2016
$569 (+4.2%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2015
$546 (+0.4%)
$45,940 + $85,960
$131,900
2014
$544
$77,700 + $86,470
$164,170
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
878
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7531923913
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Furnished: Partially
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $779.64
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 64 to 1939 Flat Mountain Rd. on your right just after Hedden Lane.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Macon County
APN: 7531923913
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 • 2.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 15 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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