Here is a TURN KEY stunning view, bring your toothbrush and enjoy opportunity! This mountain getaway is just what you have been looking for. The amazing view, the peaceful setting in the mountains, income potential, or make it just for you. Peacefully sitting in the Old Orchard subdivision with a short drive to down town Highlands, amazing front porch to enjoy your mornings, days, and/or evenings, or a screened in porch for those rainy days. You can also enjoy your view from your living room with the large windows that bring in the natural light. Plenty of sleeping space with 2 large bedrooms, along with a large loft and full bath upstairs and a bonus room, for another bed, office, and/or play room, whatever your heart desires. Brand new partial heating and cooling unit in place along with a fresh coat of paint and ready for the springtime flowers, this home is as peaceful as it gets up here in the beautiful mountains of Highlands NC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
Listed by Emily Chastain• John Cleaveland Realty
Contact: 8285264983
Bought with Gary Garren• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Privacy at the end of the road. 2 Bedrooms and 1 bath on the main level with 1 bedroom and bath upstairs with additional sleeping area. Open deck and covered screened porch to enjoy the spectacular mountain view. Fenced yard and garden/storage shed. Owners have great rental history.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,095
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2024
$2,095 (+0.6%)
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2023
$2,083 (−12.6%)
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2022
$2,383
$338,800 + $190,380
$529,180
2021
$2,383 (−4.6%)
$338,800 + $190,380
$529,180
2020
$2,497 (+0.5%)
$400,000 + $190,380
$590,380
2019
$2,484 (+34.7%)
$400,000 + $190,380
$590,380
2018
$1,845
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2017
$1,845
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2016
$1,844 (+1.3%)
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2015
$1,821 (+6.2%)
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2014
$1,714
$340,000 + $230,480
$570,480
Tax history for 356 Old Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,095
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2024
$2,095 (+0.6%)
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2023
$2,083 (−12.6%)
$126,030 + $557,180
$683,210
2022
$2,383
$338,800 + $190,380
$529,180
2021
$2,383 (−4.6%)
$338,800 + $190,380
$529,180
2020
$2,497 (+0.5%)
$400,000 + $190,380
$590,380
2019
$2,484 (+34.7%)
$400,000 + $190,380
$590,380
2018
$1,845
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2017
$1,845
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2016
$1,844 (+1.3%)
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2015
$1,821 (+6.2%)
$300,000 + $186,290
$486,290
2014
$1,714
$340,000 + $230,480
$570,480
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,851
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7449309621
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump, Other
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Other, Pantry
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 0.7
Lot Size Area: 0.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,497.26
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 28 South turn right at Old Orchard right on Old Orchard Road to 356 at the end of the road.
Subdivision Name: Old Orchard
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,851
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Macon County
APN: 7449309621
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285264983
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$794,000 – $961,000
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