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Seller's Agent in 2024
Andrea Gabbard
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
(828) 200-6742
59 in this area
87 Total Sales
172 Hillcrest Dr Highlands, NC 28741
Estimated Value: $490,000 - $728,000
1
Bed
1
Bath
--
Sq Ft
0.27
Acres Lot
Highlights
- Mountain View
- Furnished
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Patio
About This Home
As of January 2024The additional room with it's own entrance off the screened-in porch could be an office or 'bunk room'. Offered fully furnished *with a small list of exclusions. An original 1940's home that has been loved and cared for by the current owners since 2012. For the buyer who enjoys old homes; and the beauty that years of laughter and good memories bring. Enjoy time with your grandchildren who might enjoy a ride approximately 200 feet up Rich Gap Road. On the right is the path to a giant poplar, one of the three largest in the country. This home was built using Wormy Chestnut wood , a rare and strong indigenous wood. The beautifully kept yard was professionally designed and landscaped. This 'classic' shingle-clad cottage is a welcoming beacon to everyone in the Edwards Creek area. A cottage nestled in the woods, in the lovely and highly sought after Horse Cove area of Highlands. *(see the small exceptions list). Wintertime views of Fodder Stack Mountain, Rich Mountain and Chestnut mountain. RV hook up located in the back complete with: water, septic and electric.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT Brokerage Phone: 8285268300 License #206851 Listed on: 08/10/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $445
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Garden
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Mountain Views
- Crawl Space
- Microwave
- Dryer
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7459278547
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 10, 2023
Closed on
Jan 16, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gabbard
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Buyer's Agent
Ellie Hogan
Country Club Properties - Main
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$305,000
-36.97%
Views
196
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 18, 2011
Closed on
May 15, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Buyer's Agent
Dorothy Swearingen
NCMountainLife.com
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-40%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.03%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $520,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $75,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2024 01/17/24 | Sold | $520,000 | -24.1% | -- | |
| 01/03/2024 01/03/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/27/2023 09/27/23 | Price Changed | $685,000 | -12.7% | -- | |
| 08/28/2023 08/28/23 | Price Changed | $785,000 | -4.8% | -- | |
| 08/10/2023 08/10/23 | For Sale | $825,000 | +1000.0% | -- | |
| 05/15/2012 05/15/12 | Sold | $75,000 | -40.0% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 04/17/2012 04/17/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/23/2011 06/23/11 | For Sale | $125,000 | -- | -- |
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 | $1,162 | $360,460 | $78,390 | $282,070 |
| 2024 | -- | $360,460 | $78,390 | $282,070 |
| 2023 | $445 | $275,890 | $68,390 | $207,500 |
| 2022 | $445 | $156,880 | $38,370 | $118,510 |
| 2021 | $445 | $156,880 | $38,370 | $118,510 |
| 2020 | $425 | $156,880 | $38,370 | $118,510 |
| 2018 | $356 | $145,040 | $31,980 | $113,060 |
| 2017 | $0 | $145,040 | $31,980 | $113,060 |
| 2016 | $356 | $145,040 | $31,980 | $113,060 |
| 2015 | $333 | $145,040 | $31,980 | $113,060 |
| 2014 | $625 | $192,010 | $53,150 | $138,860 |
| 2013 | -- | $192,010 | $53,150 | $138,860 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Andrea Gabbard
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Ellie Hogan
E
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Ellie Hogan
Country Club Properties - Main
(828) 200-0488
27 in this area
28 Total Sales
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Dorothy Swearingen
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Dorothy Swearingen
NCMountainLife.com
(828) 553-3391
18 in this area
70 Total Sales
Map
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 102704
APN: 7459278547
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