This is a one of a kind beautiful older craftsman home...Massive small details, such as large rocks for steps, beautiful hand /muscle built trails down to waters edge.. gorgeous view of the water .The home has two bedrooms on the main level and a large loft bedroom with full bath, and another bedroom on the lower level with a second kitchen . Two wood burning fireplaces, lots of deck and porch area, and another lower level bunk room with a sauna room with shower, for being in the water and walking right in. PERFECT for VRBO . This family has vacationed here for many years, needs some TLC, but extremely livable, and ready to use. Shed on property, firepit, paved driveway. TOO beautiful to explain ! Two lots. Only minutes to Highlands , N.C. and Clayton, Ga. for restaurants, groceries, shops!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.77 acresLot Size
3 spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Lee• Southern Properties Real Estate
This is a one of a kind beautiful older craftsman home. .. Massive small details, such as large rocks for steps, beautiful hand /muscle built trails down to waters edge. . gorgeous view of the water . The home has two bedrooms on the main level and a large loft bedroom with full bath, and another bedroom on the lower level with a second kitchen . Two wood burning fireplaces, lots of deck and porch area, and another lower level bunk room with a sauna room with shower, for being in the water and walking right in. PERFECT for VRBO . This family has vacationed here for many years, needs some TLC, but extremely livable, and ready to use. Shed on property, firepit, paved driveway. TOO beautiful to explain ! Two lots. Only minutes to Highlands , N. C. and Clayton, Ga. for restaurants, groceries, shops!
Public Records
Oct 23, 1995
Sold
$178,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,430
$85,570 + $334,450
$420,020
2024
$1,429 (+0.8%)
$85,570 + $334,450
$420,020
2023
$1,417 (+24.9%)
$85,570 + $334,150
$419,720
2022
$1,134
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2021
$1,134 (+5.3%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2020
$1,078 (+1.2%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2019
$1,065 (−1.8%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2018
$1,085
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2017
$1,085
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2016
$1,084 (+2.2%)
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2015
$1,061 (−15.5%)
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2014
$1,256
$100,770 + $276,610
$377,380
Tax history for 129 Richie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,430
$85,570 + $334,450
$420,020
2024
$1,429 (+0.8%)
$85,570 + $334,450
$420,020
2023
$1,417 (+24.9%)
$85,570 + $334,150
$419,720
2022
$1,134
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2021
$1,134 (+5.3%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2020
$1,078 (+1.2%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2019
$1,065 (−1.8%)
$36,770 + $187,060
$223,830
2018
$1,085
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2017
$1,085
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2016
$1,084 (+2.2%)
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2015
$1,061 (−15.5%)
$41,490 + $207,480
$248,970
2014
$1,256
$100,770 + $276,610
$377,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: 44l North, turn Right on Highway 246 towards Highlands. Go past Sky Valley, approximately 5 miles, Just past MiddleCreek Antique Barn, turn Right on Richie Road, go across small bridge and turn Right , right at Bridge # 129
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,676
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7408764734
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 40
Listing Information
Special Listing Conditions: As Is
List Price: 339000
Search Price: 295000
Close Price: 295000
Listing Id: 8714598
Original List Price: 389000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2020-01-06
Close Date: 2020-07-17
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-06-02
Off Market Date: 2020-06-02
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 20 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, 6 days in 30 years
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