$2,100,000
$50K PRICE DROP

16 S Sassafras Ct Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $11,799/month

Total Views 6,693
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Welcome to a refined mountain retreat in prestigious Highlands Country Club. Step through grand double doors into the inviting entry hall, that leads into an expansive great room with a soaring cathedral ceiling and a striking stone fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows open to the deck and let in plenty of natural light, revealing breathtaking mountain vistas. The fully renovated kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting custom cabinetry, luxurious finishes, and top-tier appliances, complete with a separate grilling deck. Enjoy informal meals in the cozy breakfast area, or host elegant gatherings in the formal dining room, creating an ideal setting for memorable evenings with family and friends. The main-level primary suite is a private sanctuary featuring a warm fireplace, lavish "his and her" full bath areas with heated flooring, and an impressive selection of five closets and custom drawer units. On the fully renovated terrace level, three additional bedrooms, each with a private bath, open onto a spacious deck, creating a peaceful retreat for guests. This residence offers a perfect blend of seclusion and convenience, just minutes from downtown Highlands' amenities. Discover the pinnacle of mountain living in this stunning home — schedule your private tour today to experience it in person!

Listing Agent

Mitzi Rauers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty Listed on: 06/27/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,625

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $185 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Highlands Country Club Poa
  • Highlands Cc Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 155A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7449062528

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,625

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$185 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.27
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 14
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-1717
  • Subdivision Name: Highlands CC
  • Directions: Starting from downtown Highlands, take Dillard Road (Hwy 106). After passing Highlands Country Club, turn LEFT onto Hudson Road. At the fork, keep LEFT onto Moorewood Road. Continue to the first stop sign and make a RIGHT onto Moorewood Circle. Head up the hill and turn LEFT onto Sassafrass Court. House #16 is the first home on your left
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Wine Cooler, Washer
  • Has Basement: Encapsulated, Full, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, City Lot
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Side Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2218.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Highlands Country Club POA
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7449062528
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5625.26
  • Tax Lot: 155A
  • Tax Year: 2023

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,637 $1,409,980 $400,000 $1,009,980
2023 $5,625 $1,409,980 $400,000 $1,009,980
2022 $5,524 $923,440 $400,000 $523,440
2021 $5,524 $923,440 $400,000 $523,440
2020 $5,290 $923,440 $400,000 $523,440
2018 $5,567 $1,044,730 $450,000 $594,730
2017 $0 $1,229,050 $450,000 $779,050
2016 $6,533 $1,229,050 $450,000 $779,050
2015 -- $1,229,050 $450,000 $779,050
2014 $6,402 $1,445,180 $461,960 $983,220
2013 -- $1,445,180 $461,960 $983,220
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $2,100,000 -2.3% --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +267.5% --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $585,000 -16.3% --
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2017 05/04/17 For Sale $699,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $585,000 None Available
Executors Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $575,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $98,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $46,107 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001327

APN: 7449062528