This beautiful one and a half story stone English cottage with exquisite landscaping is a perfect get a way for your family. The home has brick floors upon entering and wide plank heart pine floors throughout. The master is on the main with a beautiful bath adjoining. A screened porch and open deck covers the back of the home and overlooks a forest of rhododendron leading to the lake with a wonderful stone setting by the water. The kitchen is a gourmet's dream with everything you would want to prepare a feast for your entire family. Upstairs are two large bedrooms with two full bath and a bonus room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
Listed by Scott Poss• Poss Realty Group - Scaly
Contact: 8285260021
Bought with Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Charming English cottage is located close to town on Upper Lake Road and features privacy with water frontage on Laurel Lake. Tasteful finishes include antique brick hardwood with lots of light and native stone. Main level living with an additional 3 guest bedrooms upstairs. This is a wonderful house and a must see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,804
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2024
$6,804 (+0.2%)
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2023
$6,792 (+11.7%)
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2022
$6,079
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2021
$6,079 (+4.4%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2020
$5,822 (+0.2%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2019
$5,809 (+32.5%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2018
$4,385
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2017
$4,385
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2016
$4,384 (+0.5%)
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2015
$4,361 (−20.2%)
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2014
$5,468
$515,220 + $716,770
$1,231,990
Tax history for 275 Upper Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,804
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2024
$6,804 (+0.2%)
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2023
$6,792 (+11.7%)
$402,520 + $1,305,610
$1,708,130
2022
$6,079
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2021
$6,079 (+4.4%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2020
$5,822 (+0.2%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2019
$5,809 (+32.5%)
$400,000 + $618,110
$1,018,110
2018
$4,385
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2017
$4,385
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2016
$4,384 (+0.5%)
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2015
$4,361 (−20.2%)
$300,000 + $518,920
$818,920
2014
$5,468
$515,220 + $716,770
$1,231,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, City Lot
Water Body Name: Laurel Lake
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.77
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,821.63
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands Main Street, take left on 4th St to Stop Sign at end, take right on Chestnut then left on Big Bear Pen to Upper Lake Road then left at fork on Upper Lake to property on right
Subdivision Name: Rhododendron Trail
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,459
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540822322
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285260021
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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