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Sold
$5,652,904
5
bd
•
5.5 ba
•
3,583
sq ft

516 Lower Lake Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

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About this home

Escape to this historic, 1920s Highlands estate & luxuriate in privacy on 7.27 +/- acres, w/ an easy walk to Main St. The 4 BR/3 BA main house features gorgeous woodwork, large stone fireplace in the living & dining rooms, large country kitchen, laundry/mud room, and library. The charming, 2 BR/1 BA guest house has wood floors throughout, a claw foot tub/shower in the bathroom & an open deck.

Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7.27 acresLot Size
$1,578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$5,652,904
$4.3M since last sold$748K since September

This home's estimate is 115.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 28741, NC

Sale history for 516 Lower Lake Rd

Tax history for 516 Lower Lake Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.27 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
3,583
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540704995
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Highlands School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 18 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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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.

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Estimated sale price
$5.37M – $6.50M

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