A Picturesque Modern Mountain Farmhouse. This could be your next home or maybe your home away from home! New, clean, bright and beautiful. Located just over 3 miles from Main Street Highlands, the property consists of 2.46 manicured, unrestricted acres with a flowing mountain stream and serene pond. The home, overlooking the stream, pond and pasture, is only 4 years old and has been meticulously maintained. The floor plan is an open concept with both large living room and kitchen areas that open onto a lovely covered porch that is perfect for enjoying the cool summer temperatures of the plateau. There are 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a loft room that is large enough to be used as a second living area or family room. .. There are many other great features such as; a two car garage, large laundry room, pantry, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, rock fireplace, outdoor fire pits, and so much more. Come and take a look before it's gone.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
2.46 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kyle McKim• Weichert Realtors Highland Properties
Contact: 8285265522
Bought with Deborah Hattler• Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Block, Fiber Cement, Frame, Stone
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
Has View
Security Features: Gated Community
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, Rolling Slope, Subdivided, Wooded
Water Body Name: Big Creek
Lot Size : 2.46
Lot Size Area: 2.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.46
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,414
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Engineered Septic, Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head north on US-64 E/N 4th St for 2.3 miles. Make a left on Buckcreek Rd. Follow for .7 miles and turn right on Shortoff Road. 201 Shortoff is the first house on the right. Use the shared driveway across from Blackberry Lane. Turn right into 201 Shortoff Road. Use GPS for accuracy.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,567
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7541647302
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285265522
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
8 days above 89° expected this year, 21 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.