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$834,451
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $145/mo
2
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
2,056
sq ft

973 Buck Creek Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

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About this home

ONE WORD ---- WOW!!! Chink Log home built by Morlan Bowman with Quality second to none! Outdoor Living Space like you've never seen! Start with your 23.5' X 16.4' Covered Porch to enjoy the gorgeous Long Range Views, Master Suite Private Deck 24' X 9.2', or saunter down the pathway to the HUGE Firepit! Bring your entertainment---there's theater style seating to watch the show! 4.48+/- Acres, Private Setting adjoins USFS with 600+/- Feet of Buck Creek Frontage w/ Breathtaking Waterfalls! 3 Woodburning Rock Fireplaces. Original Cabin built 1988 was 2 BR, 1.5 Baths. In 1995, Great Room, Master Suite and 4 Season Sun Room was added. Soaring Vaulted Tongue and Groove Ceiling in Open Kitchen/Living and Eating Area. Gorgeous Wood Floors! Two Living Areas. .. great layout for Family and Friends! The Master Suite is AMAZING! Rock Fireplace, Vaulted Wood Ceiling, French Doors to the Private Deck, Walk In Closet, Updated Bath w/ Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower, Vinyl Plank Flooring. Kitchen has Big Island, plenty of work space. Vintage Log Playhouse for the Kids! 2 Car Garage w/ Workbench. Hiking Paths! Creek & Waterfall Photos soon!

Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$834,451
$429K since last sold$4,000 since September

This home's estimate is 14.9% lower than the average sale price ($980K) of 2 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 28741, NC

Sale history for 973 Buck Creek Rd

Tax history for 973 Buck Creek Rd

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Public record

Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,056
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7522380118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Mountain View Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.7mi

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Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

6/10
Macon Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi

7/10
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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 93° expected this year, 22 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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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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Estimated sale price
$793,000 – $960,000

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