Escape the heat; enjoy the cool mountain air and beautiful landscaping in a meticulously renovated, charming, cottage. Complete renovation brought the home up to current building codes. Cute out-building can be an office or studio. Located just minutes from Highlands on the Atlanta side, this home is the perfect get-away. Beautifully landscaped with many perennials, yard maintenance is minimal. The small garden features grape vines, pear trees, peach trees, and several varieties of vegetables.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2 acresLot Size
Listed by Earl Walker• KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES
Listed by Nancy Morrow• KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES
Contact: 8287435122
Bought with Deborah Mackie• KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas Log, Living Room
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath
Building Information
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Lot Size Dimensions: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $456.71
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take hwy 106 east from Highlands to left on Ritchie Road to right on Rabun Branch Rd to left on Nix Road to 270 on left at fork. You may also take a left on Hale Ridge Rd to right on Rabun Branch to left on Nix.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Macon County
APN: 7418021813
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8287435122
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$409,000 – $495,000
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