This storybook home includes all Art, Furnishings, Appliances, Audio/Video and Contents. Includes fully Stocked Kitchen, Bedding and Toweling making this home absolutely turn key for the next owner. Francie Hargrove Design, Inc. completed the interior selections. Highlands Technology Group installed all new Smart TV's, Sonos and whole home sound systems. Everything is brand new and never been used. Pre-Inspected with repairs noted. Radon, Chimney, Generator and HVAC Inspected. Terminix Sentricon and quarterly pest control. Pressure washed. Four spacious king bedrooms with ensuite baths for guests and family plus 1/2 bath. Soaring ceilings in the dining room + family room with stone fireplace. Reclaimed heart pine flooring, shiplap walls. Three sets of French Doors open to a huge covered screen porch overlooking a babbling brook. Surrounded by mountain laurels, rhododendron, hemlock and natural forestry. The gourmet kitchen with island has double ovens, built in microwave and warming draw, two refrigerator drawers, ice maker, wine cooler, bar sink, reverse osmosis water dispenser, Bosch dishwasher and french door refrigerator. The home is equipped with a Generator, WaterCop, Alarm with Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detection. Constructed on a full concrete poured crawl space with dehumidifier. Neat and Tidy. 1 mile to Main Street, walking trails, in a quiet community. Walk to Nature Center and Main Street via Biscuit Rock Rd. to Upper Lake to Big Bear Pen to 5th street. Home comes with complete list of Vendors and all Appliance Booklets.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
Listed by William Gilmore• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - OE
Contact: 8285268128
Bought with Betty Holt• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
This spacious pine shake, mountain-style home is surrounded by lush picturesque mountain laurel and rhododendron, resulting in a paradise of natural beauty and privacy. 282 Biscuit Rock was built with tender loving care and consists of 4 generously-sized bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths, wide reclaimed heart pine plank flooring, and shiplap painted walls and ceilings. Under the 30' foot ceiling in the family room is a grand stone fireplace and three sets of French doors that lead to a large, charming screened porch that is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing while listening to the stream. In the chef's “dream kitchen” you'll find a new double oven, new ice maker, new dishwasher, warming drawer, farm-style sink, bar sink with reverse osmosis system, wine cooler, two refrigerator drawers, and side-by-side refrigerator. The home is constructed on a full concrete poured crawl space with a built-in dehumidifier. This beautifully decorated complete package sits next to a rippling stream and is only 1 mile from Main Street and all that lovely area has to offer. There is a community pond and hiking trails. It is conveniently located to both the Nature Biological Center and Sunset Rock. This move-in ready mountain gem awaits its new owners to continue creating lasting memories. Complete with a commercial generator.
HCMLS #82387
Jan 17, 2018
Sold
$1,190,000
Jul 31, 2015
Listed
$1,295,000
This attractive cottage sits on a beautiful lot on Biscuit Rock Road. This is the first time that this property has ever been listed. It features wide heart pine floors throughout as well as wood walls and ceilings. The main level has one large bedroom and master suite with an adjoining office. A large screened porch overlooks a small stream that also has an outside seating are beside it. A large stacked stone fireplace highlights the main level family room and adjoining dining room. This house has the Old Highlands charm and feel but features all of the modern features. Walk to town or fish in the community stocked pond. This home is in excellent condition and ready to move-in.
Public Records
Dec 9, 2004
Sold
$1,350,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,075
$274,890 + $2,269,120
$2,544,010
2024
$10,075 (+0.3%)
$274,890 + $2,269,120
$2,544,010
2023
$10,048 (+35.5%)
$274,890 + $2,265,450
$2,540,340
2022
$7,415
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2021
$7,415 (+4.4%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2020
$7,099 (+0.2%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2019
$7,086 (−5.2%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2018
$7,477 (−1.2%)
$224,070 + $1,185,200
$1,409,270
2017
$7,565
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2016
$7,564 (+0.3%)
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2015
$7,541 (+10.0%)
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2014
$6,854
$284,550 + $1,263,880
$1,548,430
Tax history for 282 Biscuit Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,075
$274,890 + $2,269,120
$2,544,010
2024
$10,075 (+0.3%)
$274,890 + $2,269,120
$2,544,010
2023
$10,048 (+35.5%)
$274,890 + $2,265,450
$2,540,340
2022
$7,415
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2021
$7,415 (+4.4%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2020
$7,099 (+0.2%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2019
$7,086 (−5.2%)
$200,000 + $1,045,790
$1,245,790
2018
$7,477 (−1.2%)
$224,070 + $1,185,200
$1,409,270
2017
$7,565
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2016
$7,564 (+0.3%)
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2015
$7,541 (+10.0%)
$240,830 + $1,185,200
$1,426,030
2014
$6,854
$284,550 + $1,263,880
$1,548,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,219
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540827320
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Humidity Control, Zoned, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle, Wood
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Flag Lot, Wooded
Lot Size : 1.1
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,086.37
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $750
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $62.50
Location Information
Directions: TAKE MAIN STREET EAST PAST NATURE CENTER AND TURN LEFT ON BOWERY ROAD. TURN LEFT ON 1ST STREET BISCUIT ROCK ROAD AND HOUSE IS IMMEDIATELY ON RIGHT. #282. LOOK FOR LOCK BOX ON FRONT DOOR
Subdivision Name: Rhododendron Trail
Community Information
Community Features: Lake
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,219
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540827320
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268128
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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 95° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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