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SOLD
$416,571
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,323/mo
4
bd
3 ba
2,788
sq ft

8242 Highlands Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

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About this home

Over 750 Feet of Rushing Buck Creek Frontage on 7.81 +/- Acres! Fern lined, meandering driveway speckled with Mountain Laurel and Lush Rhododendrons. Spend hours enjoying the soothing sounds of Buck Creek. Sunroom on Main and Studio Upper Level face the Creek. Main & Upper Level Kitchen areas. Two Wood Burning Fireplaces. Some Original Hardwood Floors. This Home needs EXTENSIVE work, appears to have had several additions to the original structure. HVAC duct work in place but not connected to a Heat/Air source. Upper Level is 1200 +/- SF, buyer can reconfigure to make larger Bedrooms. Powered Shed 24' X 10'. Drilled Well. Tax Records say home built 1960. Being "Sold As Is". Due to the age, no septic records available. Photos shown on listing are 4 years old and do not reflect the present condition of the dwelling. Roof has been leaking for a few years and has produced extensive damage. Bring your work crew & make it a project of love or remove the home & build your new Mountain Paradise. Cash Buyers Only. Enter the home at your own risk.

1960Year Built
7.72 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$416,571
$217K since sold in October 2025$134K since August

This home's estimate is 59.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 1 comparable home.

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Market trends in 28741, NC

Sale history for 8242 Highlands Rd

Tax history for 8242 Highlands Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
Lot depth
Lot size
7.72 Acres
Year renovated
Sq. Ft.
2,788
Year built
1960
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
7522089872
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

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Around this home

Schools

Mountain View Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.3mi

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Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

6/10
Macon Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 93° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price
$396,000 – $480,000

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