$585,000
SOLD DEC 1, 2017

16 S Sassafras Ct Highlands, NC 28741

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.27 Acres

Recently Sold

16% Below List Price

196 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2017

Spacious and solid home in Highlands Country Club with a ridge-line view, master on main, two-car garage, and a large, livable great room with a beautiful stone fireplace and a solid wood floor. A few years ago, this house appraised at over a Million: now priced at $699k, ready for a new owner. Located in the prestigious Highlands Country Club area, you're just a few minutes from downtown Highlands and some of the best restaurants, shops, and art facilities in the Southeast. Country Club membership is not required, but is possible, pending proper procedure and acceptance. The home has a master on main, with a fireplace, and a large master bath. The great room and the master open to a large deck which takes advantage of the view, and there are other decks off the kitchen and downstairs. On the lower level, you have two spacious guest rooms with baths and a family room area as well. At this price, you can use your creativity to elevate it to the status of its million dollar neighbors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bert Mobley

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT Brokerage Phone: 8285268300 Listed on: 05/04/2017

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $148 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 155A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7449062528

Community Details

Overview

  • Highlands Cc Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,533

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$148 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.27
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Highlands CC
  • Directions: From downtown Highlands, go on 106 to a left on Hudson Road, just past the HCC lake. Bear left at the fork on Moorewood and continue to a right on Moorewood Circle. Stay straight beyond Lower Brushy Face. Sassafras Court is on the left. House is first on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Attribution Contact: 8285268300
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Porch, Side Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Other, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1778.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 55321.2
  • Parcel #: 7449062528
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6533.0
  • Tax Lot: 155A
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2018
Sold by
Ade 796 Llc
Bought by
Willard Wendell K and Willard Vicki R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2017
Closed on
Nov 21, 2017
Sold by
Walsh David P
Bought by
Ade 796 Llc
Seller's Agent
Bert Mobley
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-16.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.95%
Original Mortgage
$46,107
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2014
Sold by
Walsh David P
Bought by
Walsh David P and Joyce C Walsh Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mitzi Rauers

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Judy Michaud

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bert Mobley

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 85879

APN: 7449062528

North Carolina Macon County Highlands 28741

16 S Sassafras Ct, Highlands, NC

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