Old Orchard Blue Valley Views are the ticket with this 3-bedroom 3.5 bath located at the end of the road at Old Orchard. Move in condition with a 2-car garage and additional family/tv room in the guest level. Large, covered porch for family cookouts or entertaining. mountain feel with fireplace and wood floors and beamed ceilings.
Don't miss the opportunity to see this beautiful mountain home! The view is spectacular and looks into the beautiful Blue Valley all the way to GA. Owners made a major addition in 2012, thus much of the house is only a few years old and the rest has been updated. Three bedrooms, three and one-half baths, this home has a magnificent stone fireplace (with gas starter) in the great room as you enter and a fireplace on the porch (also with a gas-starter) to enjoy a wood-burning fire on cool evenings. There is a third fireplace in the dining room. The kitchen is truly a chef's kitchen--Subzero refrigerator, gas-top range with an electric oven, dishwasher and disposal, and lovely counter-tops. A big pantry holds the ice-maker and wine cooler and is loaded with shelves to hold the chef's condiments and cooking items. There's even storage in the pantry for pots and pans! Bar area is just outside the kitchen with lovely countertop, lighting, and a bar sink. Two bedrooms are on the main floor, both with ensuite baths. In the master there is a jacuzzi tub and separate shower, lavatories, and separate closets. The master bedroom looks onto the beautiful view. All the floors and doors in this house are beautiful! Stairs going down to the lower floor are wide and filled with light as you descend. The large room downstairs serves as both den and office, a beautiful addition to the home. There are wood floors here also. The third bedroom and bath are downstairs with a very spacious closet for extra-storage. This home has been lovingly furnished and maintained by the present owners. It is perfect! Please call listing agents for an appointment. You don't want to miss this!
Public Records
Jun 15, 2012
Sold
$450,000
Public Records
May 5, 2000
Sold
$385,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,776
$407,340 + $1,213,330
$1,620,670
2024
$4,776 (+0.3%)
$407,340 + $1,203,010
$1,610,350
2023
$4,764 (+110.2%)
$407,340 + $1,203,010
$1,610,350
2022
$2,266
$225,780 + $276,100
$501,880
2021
$2,266 (+5.9%)
$225,780 + $276,100
$501,880
2020
$2,139 (+0.6%)
$225,780 + $276,100
$501,880
2019
$2,126 (+19.1%)
$225,780 + $276,100
$501,880
2018
$1,785
$175,300 + $294,420
$469,720
2017
$1,785
$175,300 + $294,420
$469,720
2016
$1,785 (+1.3%)
$175,300 + $294,420
$469,720
2015
$1,762 (−11.6%)
$175,300 + $294,420
$469,720
2014
$1,994
$354,630 + $312,740
$667,370
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,044
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,044
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7449401705
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Highlands. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
7.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 444 Old Orchard Rd
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