NOT LISTED FOR SALE

160 Sparkling Lakes Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Area

Estimated Value: $916,000 - $1,350,886

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.34 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 14, 2025

Last sale price $992,100

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,069 / mo

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Water Feature

About This Home

As of October 2025

Once in a lifetime find!!! Privately set Sparkling Lakes home with lake, private dock, lake side fire pit and beautifully manicured property! EXTRAS EXTRAS EXTRAS! Home is being offered furnished (small exclusions list) including troll boat w/motor. Lovingly cared for, this home perfect for a year round family or a seasonal getaway! Updated kitchen includes gorgeous quartz counter tops, farm sink, updated cabinets and Whirlpool stainless steel appliances. Formal dining right off the kitchen makes family meals and entertaining a breeze! Wood burning fireplace in living room, access to covered front porch where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the lake. Turn the back covered patio into a tranquil setting for outdoor dining. Main level en-suite with remodeled bath and walk-in shower. Upper level houses 2 generously sized guestrooms and a full bath. Spacious landing area is perfect for a home office or lounging area for guests. 2 car garage with workshop that includes 1/4 bath. Fully insulated and covered with wall to wall genuine epoxy floors. BONUS ROOM and full bath located in upper level of the garage, a great escape for friends and family any time of the year. Equipped with mini-split providing heat and air. MUST SEE property before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faye Wurm

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF License #302926 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

Co-Listed By

Cristina Vives

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty License #351678

Last Buyer's Agent

Faye Wurm

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF License #302926 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,360

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.34 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Lake Front
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Water Feature

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sparkling Lakes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7541-61-8847

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,360

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.34
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Sparkling Lakes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 14
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-1717
  • Subdivision Name: Sparkling Lakes
  • Directions: 64 East towards Cashiers. Sparkling Lakes is on the left just before Buck Creek Road. Home is down the gravel drive, and first home on left once on pavement.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Purifier
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, Wired for Sound

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Pond on Lot, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View: Lake, Pond
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Pond, Deeded Access
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Garden, Breezeway, Propane Tank - Owned, Water Feature
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Hall
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Spring

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Water Access
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7541-61-8847
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2360.17
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Faye Wurm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Buyer's Agent
Faye Wurm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
List Price
$998,500
Sold Price
$992,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-0.64%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,065,972

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,872
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$793,680
Interest Rate
0.0525%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2019
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Faye Wurm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Buyer's Agent
Faye Wurm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-7.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2015
Closed on
Oct 20, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Pam Nellis
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Goldacker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-9.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$998,500 None Listed On Document
$720,000 None Available
$600,000 Attorney
-- None Available
-- None Available
$507,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $793,680
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $992,100 -0.6% --
09/27/2025 09/27/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $998,500 +38.7% --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $720,000 -7.1% -- View Prior Sale
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $775,000 +29.2% --
10/20/2016 10/20/16 Sold $600,000 -9.8% -- View Prior Sale
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 For Sale $665,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,136 $1,043,290 $168,890 $874,400
2024 $3,136 $1,043,290 $168,890 $874,400
2023 $2,616 $1,043,290 $168,890 $874,400
2022 $2,616 $583,190 $124,380 $458,810
2021 $2,616 $583,190 $124,380 $458,810
2020 $2,468 $583,190 $124,380 $458,810
2018 $2,407 $642,480 $101,840 $540,640
2017 $0 $642,480 $101,840 $540,640
2016 $2,407 $642,480 $101,840 $540,640
2015 -- $642,480 $101,840 $540,640
2014 $1,921 $642,180 $88,390 $553,790
2013 -- $642,180 $88,390 $553,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001787

APN: 7541618847

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