Call your contractor. The driveway is in. The well is in. The building site is level. If you ar looking for a great location for a seasonal or year round home at an affordable price, don't miss seeing this one. It is a very nice building lot in the established and sought after Shortoff Community. A pleasant neighborhood with privacy, yet only ten minutes from Main Street Highlands and all it has to offer. The community of Cashiers is only fifteen minutes with its uniqueness and special appeal.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,135
$113,950 + $929,060
$1,043,010
2024
$3,135 (+943.3%)
$113,950 + $929,060
$1,043,010
2023
$301 (+49.4%)
$103,950
2022
$201
$46,780
2021
$201 (+6.3%)
$46,780
2020
$189
$46,780
2019
$189 (−15.6%)
$46,780
2018
$224
$62,370
2017
$224 (+0.2%)
$62,370
2016
$224
$62,370
2015
$224
$62,370
Tax history for 484 Shortoff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,135
$113,950 + $929,060
$1,043,010
2024
$3,135 (+943.3%)
$113,950 + $929,060
$1,043,010
2023
$301 (+49.4%)
$103,950
2022
$201
$46,780
2021
$201 (+6.3%)
$46,780
2020
$189
$46,780
2019
$189 (−15.6%)
$46,780
2018
$224
$62,370
2017
$224 (+0.2%)
$62,370
2016
$224
$62,370
2015
$224
$62,370
*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
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.05 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,450
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7541748952
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Builder Name: Bobby Watts
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 1.05
Lot Size Area: 1.05
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.05
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,135.34
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head southeast on Main St toward S 4th St ?Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-64 E/N 4th St Continue to follow US-64 Turn left onto Buck Creek Rd Turn right onto Shortoff Rd Destination will be on the left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7541748952
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 21 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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