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81 Watkins Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
About this home
Situated close in to town on a private road in the highly-desirable Webbmont neighborhood, this neat-as-a-pin home is a perfect sanctuary. Enjoy the sumptuous, pastoral, mountain and pond views from the spacious decking. Gorgeous, stone fireplace in the living room, with lots of windows to let the light and stunning outdoors in. Open and spacious floor plan with plenty of room for entertaining. Enjoy morning coffee or evening wine on the dock. Wonderful workshop (insulated with electricity) could be converted to a writer's or artist's studio!
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Tax history for 81 Watkins Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Fireplace Insert
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Window Treatments
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Dock, Garden, Balcony
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
- Roof: Metal
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
- Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
- Property Features
- Waterfront Features: Pond
- Has View
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
- Other Structures: Workshop
- 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, City Lot
- Lot Size : 1.08
- Lot Size Area: 1.08
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1.08
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,461.87
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: HWY 64 West from Highlands to right on Webbmont. Left on Watkins Rd. Second drive on right.
- Subdivision Name: Webbmont
- Community Information
- Community Features: Lake
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,539
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 1.07 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1993
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Macon County
- APN: 7530676289
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
- AttributionContact: 8285268118
Around this home
Schools
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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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|---|---|
1 Beds | 1 Baths | 480 Sq. Ft. | $285,556 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $1,504,076 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1440 Sq. Ft. | $631,472 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2046 Sq. Ft. | $993,533 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2560 Sq. Ft. | $1,627,048 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | — |
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