Turtle Pond Creek Front. Borders USFS. This is that cabin in the woods sitting on a creek you have been waiting for. The entire back of the house sits looking over the creek. Great fishing. Park like setting with plenty of room for a garden or guest house. This house would be perfect as a weekend getaway or rental property. Easy year round access. Hardwood floors, sunroom, 1 car garage, fenced yard, flat and partially cleared lot. Only 5 miles to downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
4.26 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cathy Garren• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Cathy Garren• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Log
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Has View
Security Features: Security System
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: Level
Water Body Name: Turtle Pond Creek
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 4.26
Lot Size Area: 4.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,218.39
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands 64 West. Go about 4 miles. turn Left on Turtle Pond Road. 1 mile. House on Left. It is the first house on the left after you turn onto Turtle Pond Road.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,567
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7520484980
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 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.