Gorgeous long range views! Only two miles from Main Street. Home is surround by national forest, providing privacy and a serene natural setting. Primary bedroom on the main with a sitting room and a screened porch with views. Two additional bedrooms upstairs with another full bath. Relax on the spacious screened porches or on the deck while enjoying the beautiful mountain view and large flat backyard. New paint throughout the interior. Interior space 2047sf. Covered exterior 665sf. Priced below appraisal!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
Listed by Joy Rideout• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Contact: 8285261717
Bought with Ellie Hogan• Country Club Properties - Main
Moon Mountain Lovely 2 bedroom, 3.5 bath has an additional sleeping room for guests. This home has a relaxing serene setting with a lovely yard and ridge view and great privacy off the back porch. Main level primary bedroom has a small tv room or office with a double bath. great room kitchen, dining and living. Upper level has two guestrooms, and a bath in the hall. A great sanctuary to enjoy life away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Public Records
Nov 24, 1998
Sold
$195,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,860
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2024
$1,860 (+0.6%)
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2023
$1,848 (−0.3%)
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2022
$1,854
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2021
$1,854 (+5.9%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2020
$1,751 (+0.7%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2019
$1,738 (+8.1%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2018
$1,607 (+1.0%)
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2017
$1,591
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2016
$1,591 (+1.5%)
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2015
$1,568 (+20.2%)
$205,520 + $210,270
$415,790
2014
$1,304
$190,770 + $237,300
$428,070
Tax history for 494 Moon Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,860
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2024
$1,860 (+0.6%)
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2023
$1,848 (−0.3%)
$191,820 + $410,120
$601,940
2022
$1,854
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2021
$1,854 (+5.9%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2020
$1,751 (+0.7%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2019
$1,738 (+8.1%)
$207,570 + $198,370
$405,940
2018
$1,607 (+1.0%)
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2017
$1,591
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2016
$1,591 (+1.5%)
$210,010 + $210,270
$420,280
2015
$1,568 (+20.2%)
$205,520 + $210,270
$415,790
2014
$1,304
$190,770 + $237,300
$428,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7439159481
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Ventless
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.37
Lot Size Area: 0.37
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,853
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: Two miles from Main Street on 106 S. Turn left at Glen Falls Rd. Right onto Moon Mountain Rd. Follow signs to end of the road in cul de sac.
Subdivision Name: Moon Mountain
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,304
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Macon County
APN: 7439159481
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285261717
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Highlands School
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5 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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