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229 Dills Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
About this home
This end of the road cabin located nicely between Franklin and Highlands backs up to the National Forest Service with an incredible creek!!! If the sound of a rushing creek makes you happy, come and take a listen. You can enjoy the creek from one of 3 decks; open the doors, windows and relax. Enter into an open kitchen and living room. Living room has 3 doors to the deck, cathedral ceilings & wood fireplace. Main level's bedroom is located right off the living room and could double as a 2nd Master w/ en-suite bath & laundry. Head upstairs to the Master Suite; large bedroom, bath w/ dual vanities, huge walk-in closet & a large garden tub plus standing shower. Lower level also has 2 doors to a lower deck, family room with gas fireplace, room with a kitchenette that can be used as additional living space, full bath & 3rd bedroom. Enter the lower level from inside or out. This cabin is perfect for inviting friends or the whole family as it will accommodate quite a few guests. Head down one more level to sit on the lowest deck taking in nature and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
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Tax history for 229 Dills Rd
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Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Has Carport
- # of Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 3
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Heat Pump, Wood
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
- Roof: Metal
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Block
- Property Features
- Waterfront Features: Stream, Waterfront Access
- Has View
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Water Body Name: Buck Creek
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Lot Size : 0.94
- Lot Size Area: 0.94
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.94
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,124.58
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: From Highlands take HWY 64 toward cashiers. Take left onto Buck Creek Rd. Continue 9 miles to Dills rd on left. House will be on left.
- Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,470
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 1.05 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1994
- Year Renovated: 2004
- County: Macon County
- APN: 7522879623
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
- AttributionContact: 8283494600
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 6.7mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9 days above 90° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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.
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