The Bear Cottage. Adorable well kept 2 bed 2 bath Highlands home with wood paneling, rocked fireplace with gas starter, cozy living room and roomy light filled sun room, stone front patio, extra office/den room, back deck, 2 car garage and central air. In immaculate condition, no yard but beautiful landscaping, large, fenced dog playground. A very private neighborhood and very close to town. On the Atlanta side of Highlands across from Summer House. It's darling!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Becky Simmons• WEICHERT REALTORS HIGHLAND PROPERTIES
Contact: 8285265522
Bought with Myrna Moore• WEICHERT REALTORS HIGHLAND PROPERTIES
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, City Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.72
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Zoning Description: residentia
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $926
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Dillard Road(hwy 106) to Overlook Road across from The Summer House. House is 2nd on left with detached garage and circle paved driveway.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Macon County
APN: 7439388081
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8285265522
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 19 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
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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.