Come and see this cozy cottage full of Highlands charm! This wonderful property in the Mirror Lake area, is conveniently located just a short distance from Main Street downtown Highlands. Take a stroll down the road to fish or boat in the nearby Mirror Lake. This charming 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, both front and back porches including one large screened area. With two access roads to the home and multiple parking spaces for you and your guests, this warm and inviting home has an effortless on level entry. There is no need to spend any money on the set-up of this amazing home as it comes completely furnished including linens, dishes and even the artwork. Come and see it before it's gone! City utilities, city maintained roads and reliable high speed internet A great year round home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
Listed by Kyle McKim• Weichert Realtors Highland Properties
Contact: 8285265522
Bought with Andrea Gabbard• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Walk to Mirror Lake from this sweet 2BR/2.5 BA cottage off Hickory Hill Rd. Memories of Old Highlands Charm flow through this meticulously maintained home with vaulted ceilings, solid oak floors, pine walls, unique woodwork and a freestanding wood stove for those chilly mountain evenings. Great room, dining area, kitchen, and MBR w/ bath are on the main level with a cozy loft bedroom and half bath upstairs. A double set of sliders lead out to the comfortable screened-in porch to enjoy Highlands incredible breezes. In perfect condition. City water and sewer! They don't come any cuter than this!
HCMLS #86636
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$320,000
Jul 27, 2017
Listed
$337,000
The most darling Mirror Lake Cottage with all the old Highlands Charm. Wood floors, wood walls, and freestanding black metal fireplace for those chilly evenings. Two bedrooms and 2.5 baths, cozy, cute, and up to date! Loft bedroom and half bath upstairs. Main floor has everything else - great room, dining area, kitchen, master bed and bath, wonderful screened-in porch, and several open deck areas. Great walk-to-town location in the heart of the Mirror Lake area. In perfect condition, so just bring your toothbrush and enjoy!
Public Records
Aug 23, 2006
Sold
$280,000
Public Records
Dec 21, 2001
Sold
$199,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,448
$187,200 + $407,780
$594,980
2024
$2,448 (+3.4%)
$187,200 + $407,780
$594,980
2023
$2,368 (+27.3%)
$187,200 + $390,480
$577,680
2022
$1,860
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2021
$1,860 (+4.2%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2020
$1,784 (+0.7%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2019
$1,771 (+52.4%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2018
$1,163
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2017
$1,163
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2016
$1,162 (+2.0%)
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2015
$1,139 (−13.6%)
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2014
$1,319
$160,030 + $124,830
$284,860
Tax history for 792 Hickory Hill Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,448
$187,200 + $407,780
$594,980
2024
$2,448 (+3.4%)
$187,200 + $407,780
$594,980
2023
$2,368 (+27.3%)
$187,200 + $390,480
$577,680
2022
$1,860
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2021
$1,860 (+4.2%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2020
$1,784 (+0.7%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2019
$1,771 (+52.4%)
$108,290 + $190,400
$298,690
2018
$1,163
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2017
$1,163
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2016
$1,162 (+2.0%)
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2015
$1,139 (−13.6%)
$103,680 + $100,140
$203,820
2014
$1,319
$160,030 + $124,830
$284,860
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7530967179
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Paved, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Water Body Name: No Name Known
Lot Size : 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,368.47
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Directions: Starting from Main Street Highlands, head towards N 3rd St. Continue onto Franklin Rd. Then, turn onto Mirror Lake Rd. Turn left onto Hickory Hills Rd and the property will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: Cullasaja Heights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 832
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Macon County
APN: 7530967179
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285265522
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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 89° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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