Nothing could be finer than Spectacular VIEWS Close to Downtown Highlands, North Carolina, situated in prestigious Brushy Face Community. This 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath home on 1.44 acres has it all & many extras. The carriage house design with arched posts, beams, fresh paint and lovely gardens convey a welcoming entrance. The thoughtfully designed open floor plan on the Main Level boasts a large kitchen flowing into a beamed dining room with captivating views of the fabulous layered Blue Valley. This opens to a two story living room with a gorgeous floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace, retrofitted with a North Carolina Buck Stove for wood burning convenience. The nearby master bedroom suite includes a master bath with with tiled shower, enclosed toilet and a garden tub. The Upper Level has two en-suite bedrooms with VIEWS, a balcony/loft sitting area above the living room and extra storage. The Lower Level has two king bedrooms (one en-suite, one adjacent to a full bathroom) flanking a second living room with a raised hearth stone fireplace. French Doors open to patio and lawn VIEW areas. There is a Main Level laundry room and one on the Lower Level. A whole house dehumidifier, a new HVAC with 2 heat pumps and a full house generator ensure efficient lasting climate control throughout the home. High-end windows and doors protect and beautify magnificently. A breezeway connects the garage to the kitchen area. Two separate parking areas provide generous parking. Settle in for sunset relaxation on the covered porch and open deck, which run the length of the home and showcase the VIEW. This sheer beauty on the Eastern Continental Divide inspired the founders and generations of community leaders to adorn the quaint town of Highlands with abundant amenities. Restaurants, shopping, spas, cultural arts venues, variety of festivals, car shows, sporting activities (such as hiking, fishing & golf) and more await your arrival. Come to the HEIGHT OF NORTH CAROLINA LIVING !
Newly painted exterior, newly screened back porch with new ceiling fans, new whole house dehumidifier! Located in one of Highlands oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods - Old Brushy Face. This home has been lovingly cared for over the years. The main floor is perfect when it is just two, it has two bedrooms upstairs which is perfect for couples to enjoy and plenty of play space and sleeping space downstairs when the whole family descend upon Highlands. The lot is relatively flat and offers plenty of outdoor space for children or pets The living room boasts vaulted ceilings with a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace. Large timbers accent the living areas and gleaming oak flooring graces all of the common areas on the main floor. The livingroom, kitchen and master suite open to an oversized screen porch which is the perfect spot for enjoying the long range mountain view to Blue Valley and the cool mountain air. The master suite on the main floor is not only spacious features a lovely tiled, ensuite bath area with large vanity, separate shower and soaking tub. The kitchen is the spot where everyone always gathers and this kitchen is large enough for a crowd. Upstairs are two great guest suites and a small office. The lower level features a large family room with a stone fireplace plus additional sleeping areas for the whole family to enjoy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,868 (+18.8%)
$750,000 + $1,741,190
$2,491,190
2024
$8,308 (+0.1%)
$750,000 + $1,741,190
$2,491,190
2023
$8,296 (−2.2%)
$750,000 + $1,342,570
$2,092,570
2022
$8,481
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2021
$8,481 (+4.4%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2020
$8,120 (+0.2%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2019
$8,107 (−10.3%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2018
$9,036
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2017
$9,036
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2016
$9,036 (−7.8%)
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2015
$9,796 (−3.6%)
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2014
$10,161
$1,200,000 + $1,103,650
$2,303,650
Tax history for 945 Brushy Face Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,868 (+18.8%)
$750,000 + $1,741,190
$2,491,190
2024
$8,308 (+0.1%)
$750,000 + $1,741,190
$2,491,190
2023
$8,296 (−2.2%)
$750,000 + $1,342,570
$2,092,570
2022
$8,481
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2021
$8,481 (+4.4%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2020
$8,120 (+0.2%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2019
$8,107 (−10.3%)
$750,000 + $677,670
$1,427,670
2018
$9,036
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2017
$9,036
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2016
$9,036 (−7.8%)
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2015
$9,796 (−3.6%)
$1,000,000 + $706,950
$1,706,950
2014
$10,161
$1,200,000 + $1,103,650
$2,303,650
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,155
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7449230819
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Gravel, Other, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Gas, Humidity Control
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove