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Off Market May 2023 for $549K

$551,472

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,664/mo

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2,454

sq ft

525 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 28785

About this home

Mountain log home perched on a ridgel with beautiful views and privacy. A very loved home in a serene setting with hardwood floors, gas log fireplace, 3 br/2ba on main level and 2 heated finished bonus rooms on lower level which could be a home office, family room or storage space. There is also a 3rd bath almost completed making it a great guest suite. Lots of wildlife off covered deck. Two and a half car garage with workshop in lower level. Main floor has a dumb waiter to bring groceries up from lower level or send wash downstairs to the W/D. Hot tub off the lower level sliding doors. (which owners have never used). This home is delightful and a perfect get-a-way. Side yard for cook-outs. All furnishings convey with home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

1.35 acresLot Size

$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Connie Dennis • Elk Country Realty

Contact: connieleedennis@msn.com

Bought with Mark Strayer • EXP Realty LLC

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3924511

Redfin Estimate

$551,472

$1,972 since sold in May 2023$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$455,000
A
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$630,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,049 sq ft
616 Appaloosa Trl, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$702,500
C
3 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
72 Tadpole Ln, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$420,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,846 sq ft
210 Tanner Trl, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$492,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,783 sq ft
171 Cripple Creek Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$510,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,337 sq ft
744 Laurel Ridge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

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Market trends in 28785, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.8%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$380K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 525 Higher Ground Rdg

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3924511

May 30, 2023

Sold

$549,500

$224/sq ft

Apr 6, 2023

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2023

Relisted

—

Feb 24, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 26, 2022

Listed

$549,500

$224/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3395129

May 3, 2019

Sold

$270,000

$110/sq ft

Mar 4, 2019

Contingent

—

Jan 4, 2019

Price Changed

$289,975

$118/sq ft

Sep 10, 2018

Price Changed

$299,975

$122/sq ft

Aug 1, 2018

Price Changed

$315,000

$128/sq ft

Jul 26, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 17, 2018

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2018

Price Changed

$324,999

$132/sq ft

Jun 4, 2018

Listed

$335,000

$137/sq ft

+20

Mountain Log Home Awaits You with end of road Privacy. Nestled in a serene setting of trees you'll find this well maintained home with HW floors, fireplace, 3BR/2BA on main with split plan, spacious closets. Home sports electronically controlled spacious dumb waiter for convenience, Hot Tub on the LL patio, LL has 2 heated finished bonus rooms that can be used as bedrooms, rec rooms, or office, a large storage room with shelves, a framed in 3rd bath is stubbed in as well as mini-kitchen stub-ins that would complete an in-law suite or guest quarters. Garage workshop. Easy access and well maintained road winter and summer. Lots of potential here to be your private mountain getaway, year round home, or vacation rental.Home Warranty.

Public Records

Jun 6, 2005

Sold

$195,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,835 (+4.4%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2024

$1,758 (+6.8%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2023

$1,646 (−1.9%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2022

$1,679

$29,400 + $221,800

$251,200

2021

$1,679 (+30.3%)

$29,400 + $221,800

$251,200

2020

$1,288 (−0.4%)

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2019

$1,293

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2018

$1,293

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2017

$1,293 (−5.0%)

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2016

$1,361 (+9.5%)

$27,000 + $161,300

$188,300

2014

$1,243

$27,000 + $161,300

$188,300

Tax history for 525 Higher Ground Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,835 (+4.4%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2024

$1,758 (+6.8%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2023

$1,646 (−1.9%)

$29,300 + $228,600

$257,900

2022

$1,679

$29,400 + $221,800

$251,200

2021

$1,679 (+30.3%)

$29,400 + $221,800

$251,200

2020

$1,288 (−0.4%)

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2019

$1,293

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2018

$1,293

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2017

$1,293 (−5.0%)

$19,600 + $152,800

$172,400

2016

$1,361 (+9.5%)

$27,000 + $161,300

$188,300

2014

$1,243

$27,000 + $161,300

$188,300

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.35 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,456

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Haywood County

APN

7698950628

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 510
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Lower Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 510
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 510

Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Interior Features: Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch
Exterior Features: Hot Tub

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: RES
Zoning Specification: Res

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Private, Views
Lot Size Area: 1.347
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.347
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Deed,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Subdivision

HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Tom Tout
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $450
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 450.00

School Information
Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 19 W towards Maggie Valley, right at 276N to left on Grindstone, right on Beantown and left on Red Maple and follow to left at Higher Ground Ridge. About 1/4 mile up well maintained gravel road to home. Sign in front.

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Haywood County
APN: 7698950628

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2454
Living Area: 2454
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,482
Below Grade Finished Area: 972
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1482
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2454
Foundation Details: Permanent, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Team Information
List Office AOR: Canopy Realtor Association

Around this home

Schools

Jonathan Valley Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Waynesville Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi

4/10

Tuscola High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 92° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Waynesville, NC • 28785

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Estimated sale price

$524,000 – $635,000

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Home values near 525 Higher Ground Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
179 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$418,951
460 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$418,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
376 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2417 Sq. Ft.	$545,674
524 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1829 Sq. Ft.	$465,587

Address	Redfin Estimate
97 Higher Ground Rdg, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$486,545
325 Asa Trl, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$1,895,899

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