NOT LISTED FOR SALE

184 Forest Trail Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated Value: $1,138,000 - $1,320,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,359 Sq Ft
$523/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2022

Last sale price $940,000 $398 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,034/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Community Lake
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2022

This Lindal Cedar post and beam beautiful home boasts walls of windows allowing natural light to filter through. The nearly level lot backs up to the National Forest, waiting to be explored. Grab a walking stick and hike from your back yard! Enjoy the open floor plan with large great room and stone fireplace for chilly evenings and cool mornings. A lovely kitchen-well designed-comprises an abundance of cabinets and a triple stainless sink. The large and private master suite offers a view of the National Forest and two other bedrooms rooms are all located on the main floor. A loft/ art studio with skylights and focal lighting overlook the great room. Entertain on your private deck surrounded by hardwoods and rhododendrons-anticipating the colors of summer and fall. A back deck leads to sitting areas -perfect for reading a favorite book or picnicking. Located in Cold Springs, a lovely neighborhood with horse stables, a lake for catch and release fishing while in a canoe, all surrounded by a great mountain view. Downtown Highlands is only 10 minutes away where you can enjoy award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, a playhouse, performing arts center, art galleries, and a multi-million dollar fine arts center. At an elevation of over 4000 feet, cool summers, waterfalls, great hiking, mountain views and scenic drives await you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheryl Wilson

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: 8285268300 Listed on: 06/14/2022

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,438

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $167 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Humidity Control
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7541-96-6252

Community Details

Overview

  • Cold Springs Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,438

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$167 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Water Body Name: Cold Springs
  • Subdivision Name: Cold Springs
  • Directions: From Highlands take Hwy 64E/Cashiers Road towards Cashiers. Turn L onto Buck Creek Rd. At the red barn, turn R onto Shortoff Rd. Turn R into Cold Springs Subdivision and follow Hideaway Trail to first L onto Christmas Tree Lane. Follow the road past the stable and turn R at directional sign for Forest Trail. Turn R onto Forest Trail and follow up the hill. Home is on the left, 184 Forest Trail.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Attribution Contact: 8285268300
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Borders National Forest, Level, Partially Cleared, Wooded
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Satellite Dish
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Carport, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Stable(s), Lake, Near National Forest, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
  • Association Fee: 2000.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30056.4
  • Parcel #: 7541-96-6252
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2438.36
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Sandra Powers Trust
Bought by
Spencer Robert H
Seller's Agent
Sheryl Wilson
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judy Michaud
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$260,000
-21.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,223,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$439,531
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$795,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2021
Sold by
Powers Sandra M and Powers John R
Bought by
Powers Sandra M and Sandra Powers Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2016
Closed on
Oct 5, 2016
Sold by
Collette John
Bought by
Powers John R and Powers Sandra M
Seller's Agent
Pat Allen
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sheryl Wilson
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Collette Judy
Bought by
Collette John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,740
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Spencer Robert H $940,000 None Listed On Document
Powers Sandra M -- None Available
Powers John R $535,000 Attorney
Collette John $12,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spencer Robert H $456,000
Previous Owner Collette John $234,740
Previous Owner Collette John $43,230
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Sold $940,000 -21.7% $398 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $1,200,000 +124.3% $509 / Sq Ft
10/20/2016 10/20/16 Sold $535,000 -2.7% $227 / Sq Ft
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2016 08/22/16 For Sale $549,900 -- $233 / Sq Ft
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 -- $928,760 $124,300 $804,460
2023 $2,439 $928,760 $124,300 $804,460
2022 $2,439 $538,470 $74,170 $464,300
2021 $2,439 $542,060 $75,760 $466,300
2020 $2,302 $542,060 $75,760 $466,300
2018 $2,299 $612,540 $79,540 $533,000
2017 $0 $612,540 $79,540 $533,000
2016 $2,299 $612,540 $79,540 $533,000
2015 $2,276 $612,540 $79,540 $533,000
2014 $2,082 $697,950 $101,350 $596,600
2013 -- $697,950 $101,350 $596,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 99184

APN: 7541966252