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Off Market Nov 2024 for $1.7M

$2,781,388

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,323/mo

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309 N Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

About this home

This house on Upper Lake Road in-town Highlands has been lovingly cared for by the current owners. This one has it all. Great sized entrance hall, large living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. The screened porch and spacious deck open to living room and dining room for great flow. Primary suite with office and laundry room, as well as very large walk in closet and large bath. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. There is a large den with built-ins and a bunk room or large office off one of the upper bedrooms. There is a beautiful porch with gardens and fountain at the front of home. There are 2 guest parking spaces at the street. The home is nestled back off the road in a rhododendron forest. The finish work, doors, floors, molding and other solid features are evidence of its great construction. This is a very special home. .

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

0.77 acresLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Keturah Paulk • Country Club Properties

Contact: 8285262520

Bought with John Muir • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

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•Source:HCMLS #102744

Redfin Estimate

$2,781,388

$1.0M since sold in November 2024$339K since August

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This home's estimate is 21.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,885,000
A
3 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
106 Garnet Rock Trl, Highlands, NC 28741
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$2,950,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
2130 Falcon Rdg, Highlands, NC 28741
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
8 Three R Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$3,000,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,947 sq ft
250 N Big Bear Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,275,000
E
4 beds5 baths— sq ft
15 Bonnevista Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,570,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
1135 Big Bear Pen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

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Market trends in 28741, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

94.9%

+1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$476 MoM

Avg. days on market

66d

22 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 309 N Upper Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,344 (+0.1%)

$404,430 + $1,254,290

$1,658,720

2024

$7,337 (+0.2%)

$404,430 + $1,441,720

$1,846,150

2023

$7,325 (+2.5%)

$402,520 + $1,441,720

$1,844,240

2022

$7,143

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2021

$7,143 (+4.4%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2020

$6,840 (+0.2%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2019

$6,827 (+27.2%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2018

$5,367

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2017

$5,367

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2016

$5,367 (+0.4%)

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2015

$5,344 (−18.0%)

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2014

$6,519

$515,220 + $956,850

$1,472,070

Tax history for 309 N Upper Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,344 (+0.1%)

$404,430 + $1,254,290

$1,658,720

2024

$7,337 (+0.2%)

$404,430 + $1,441,720

$1,846,150

2023

$7,325 (+2.5%)

$402,520 + $1,441,720

$1,844,240

2022

$7,143

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2021

$7,143 (+4.4%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2020

$6,840 (+0.2%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2019

$6,827 (+27.2%)

$400,000 + $799,530

$1,199,530

2018

$5,367

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2017

$5,367

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2016

$5,367 (+0.4%)

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2015

$5,344 (−18.0%)

$300,000 + $706,570

$1,006,570

2014

$6,519

$515,220 + $956,850

$1,472,070

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.78 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,937

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

7540823352

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Carport, Driveway, Parking Lot

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Screened
Roof: Wood

Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding

Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, City Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.77
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.77

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,324.51

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,350
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $112.50

Location Information
Directions: From Highlands take Cashiers Road (64 East) Go right on Chestnut Street (You will pass the PAC on your right). Turn left on to Big Bear Pen. Turn right at .6 mile on to Upper Lake Road, house will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: Rhododendron Trail

Community Information
Community Features: Lake

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,937
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540823352

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285262520

Around this home

Schools

Highlands School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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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, 17 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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Home values near 309 N Upper Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
375 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,572,472
328 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$614,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
355 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$686,836
471 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2473 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,826

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$804,465
275 Upper Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,676,502

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