ONE- LEVEL LIVING! Enjoy the easy and open floor plan with spectacular views of the sparkling white cliffs of Whiteside Mountain & Devils Courthouse where on clear days, four states can be seen: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Come for the view - stay for the welcoming feeling of this home. The warm inviting wood flooring and walls lends itself nicely to it's cozy feel. Yet, the light and bright living room has a vaulted ceiling accentuated with wooden beams which highlights the graceful mountain feel of the the wood-burning stone fireplace. The master bedroom, with an additional stone fireplace and stone patio, along with two master baths, is just steps away from the living room. The main home offers an eat-in kitchen with third fireplace as well as 1 more bedroom and an additional private sleeping area - each with a full bathroom. The cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath guest home has sweeping views from the living room of the Cashiers Valley. The guest home could be used as: an office, art studio or wine storage. A Koi pond near the front door offers soothing and relaxing sounds. Situated near the Whiteside Mountain Road entrance to Wildcat Cliffs County Club. Very private and secluded, featuring a semi-circle driveway with hand-laid pavers. Ornate iron gates at each end of the driveway offer another layer of protection. Buyer to confirm that this 3.2 acre lot can be subdivided into additional lots. Lot separation, density and/or slope requirement questions should be sent to the Jackson County Code Enforcement and Permitting Department 828-745-6850.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2.89 acresLot Size
$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Gabbard• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Bought with John White• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Source:HCMLS #88075
Redfin Estimate
$2,859,132
$536K since sold in August 2026$46K since September
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This home's estimate is 48.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 6 comparable homes.
ONE- LEVEL LIVING! Enjoy the easy and open floor plan with spectacular views of the sparkling white cliffs of Whiteside Mountain & Devils Courthouse where on clear days, four states can be seen: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Come for the view - stay for the welcoming feeling of this home. The warm inviting wood flooring and walls lends itself nicely to it's cozy feel. Yet, the light and bright living room has a vaulted ceiling accentuated with wooden beams which highlights the graceful mountain feel of the the wood-burning stone fireplace. The master bedroom, with an additional stone fireplace and stone patio, along with two master baths, is just steps away from the living room. The main home offers an eat-in kitchen with third fireplace as well as 1 more bedroom and an additional private sleeping area - each with a full bathroom. The cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath guest home has sweeping views from the living room of the Cashiers Valley. The guest home could be used as: an office, art studio or wine storage. A Koi pond near the front door offers soothing and relaxing sounds. Situated near the Whiteside Mountain Road entrance to Wildcat Cliffs County Club. Very private and secluded, featuring a semi-circle driveway with hand-laid pavers. Ornate iron gates at each end of the driveway offer another layer of protection. Buyer to confirm that this 3.2 acre lot can be subdivided into additional lots. Lot separation, density and/or slope requirement questions should be sent to the Jackson County Code Enforcement and Permitting Department 828-745-6850.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,885 (+13.1%)
$550,000 + $1,736,261
$2,286,261
2025
$6,970 (+8.0%)
$550,000 + $1,556,223
$2,106,223
2024
$6,452
$550,000 + $1,003,830
$1,553,830
2023
$6,452 (−3.1%)
$550,000 + $1,003,830
$1,553,830
2022
$6,656 (+5.5%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2021
$6,307 (−3.2%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2020
$6,518 (+1.2%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2019
$6,438
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2018
$6,438 (+2.5%)
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2017
$6,281
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2016
$6,281 (+16.3%)
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2014
$5,402
$532,220 + $1,367,140
$1,899,360
Tax history for 560 Whiteside Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,885 (+13.1%)
$550,000 + $1,736,261
$2,286,261
2025
$6,970 (+8.0%)
$550,000 + $1,556,223
$2,106,223
2024
$6,452
$550,000 + $1,003,830
$1,553,830
2023
$6,452 (−3.1%)
$550,000 + $1,003,830
$1,553,830
2022
$6,656 (+5.5%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2021
$6,307 (−3.2%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2020
$6,518 (+1.2%)
$600,000 + $1,003,830
$1,603,830
2019
$6,438
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2018
$6,438 (+2.5%)
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2017
$6,281
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2016
$6,281 (+16.3%)
$600,000 + $967,330
$1,567,330
2014
$5,402
$532,220 + $1,367,140
$1,899,360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,508
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Stone
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Stone/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SP RAVENEL LANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,772
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,732
Building Sq. Ft: 4,772
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PT LT 9 RAVENEL MCL MACON COUNTY 0.30
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 840
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 125,888
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: CASHIERS
Acres: 2.89
County Use Description: RES DWELLING
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic
Utility Type: Water Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,772
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Jackson County
APN: 7561-01-4862
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
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Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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5 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.72M – $3.29M
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