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Sold
$2,613,761
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,714/mo
4
bd
•
3 ba
•
4,059
sq ft

731 Cowee Ridge Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

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About this home

What an incredible home in the Cowee Mountain subdivision! A sleek, sophisticated design accentuated by multiple decks and floor to ceiling windows to take in the amazing southeasterly views. A covered port-cochere off the circular paved drive opens to the stone floored entry hall that leads to great room w. soaring ceilings a & one of a kind fireplace. Great rm opens to both main deck and large chefs kitchen. Wet bar in this amazing area helps emphasize that this home is an entertainers delight. The kitchen that has granite counter tops and multiple stainless appliances is also open to the dining area plus another lrg seating area. The kit has 3 dishwashers, a 6 burner 5 star gas range, 48 side/side refrigerator, sub-zero wine cooler, ice maker- a list of amenities that goes on incl a long breakfast bar and an office nook. The original home was a Jim Fox design that was expanded beautifully by current owners. The main level has the laundry/utility area in the hallway leading to the powder room and the first guest suite. The Master suite is at the end of this wing and has soaring ceilings, a private deck & his and her baths. There are his and her walk-in closets plus other regular closets in the Master area, which can change its privacy and layout with opening or closing doors. Back in the main living area take the beautifully lit stairway to the lower level. This level has an open living area with a gas fireplace and full kitchen for your short or long term guests. There's a guest suite on each side of the living area, one of which features a steam shower & multiple closets. The owners use the bonus room as a 4th BR w. covered putting green. Decks across this area as well & all rooms have deck access and large windows to enjoy the views. The low Cowee Mtn fees cover your water, gate maintenance and road maintenance which includes snow removal for your year round enjoyment. Totally turn-key, completely furnished. Arrange an appt today!

Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.55 acresLot Size
$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,613,761
$1.6M since sold in November 2015$83K since September

This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Tax history for 731 Cowee Ridge Rd

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Public record

Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
4,059
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7551568078
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

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Schools

Highlands School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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Lifestyle

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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

5 days above 92° expected this year, 14 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 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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