$425,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

217 Shortoff Ln Highlands, NC 28741

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
69,696 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of November 2025

Nestled in a serene setting with breathtaking views in every direction, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, luxurious comfort, and refined outdoor living. Designed to embrace its stunning surroundings, the property features expansive decks that invite you to relax, entertain, and take in the scenery—from golden sunsets to lush, rolling hills or sparkling city lights. Step outside into a meticulously landscaped paradise where every detail has been thoughtfully curated. Winding stone paths, mature trees, and vibrant flowering gardens create a peaceful retreat that feels worlds away from the everyday. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the sun-drenched terrace or hosting evening gatherings under the stars, this home makes every moment special. This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle. Peaceful, secluded, and perfectly positioned, this property is the ultimate escape for those who value beauty, comfort, and connection to nature.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Houser

New River Realty & Rentals Brokerage Phone: (336) 846-2550 Listed on: 09/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

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NONMLS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

HOA Fees

  • $208 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Outside Of Area Elementary School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • 1.6 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Wildwood Mountain Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7551447442

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,235

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

1.6 Acres

HOA Fees

$208 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Wildwood Mountain
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1252.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (336) 846-2550
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 506.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1252.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Masonry, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Outside of Area
  • High School: Out of Area

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7551447442

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1235.0
  • Tax Book Number: G-19/775

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Austin William Davis
Bought by
Sloan Suzanne Vila
Seller's Agent
Heather Houser
New River Realty & Rentals
Buyer's Agent
NONMLS MEMBER
NONMLS
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.73%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$609,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
180.06%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2025
Closed on
Nov 5, 2025
Sold by
Sloan Suzanne Vila
Bought by
More Andres and Coleman Patrick
Seller's Agent
Heather Houser
New River Realty & Rentals
Buyer's Agent
NONMLS MEMBER
NONMLS
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.73%
Views
42

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1991
Sold by
Searle Sr Robert L and Searle Rita C
Bought by
Sloan Bruce William
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $425,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $425,000 -22.7% $339 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $439 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,235 $385,520 $98,450 $287,070
2024 $1,235 $385,520 $98,450 $287,070
2023 $1,078 $385,520 $98,450 $287,070
2022 $1,078 $225,540 $56,100 $169,440
2021 $1,078 $225,540 $56,100 $169,440
2020 $1,021 $225,540 $56,100 $169,440
2018 $994 $249,800 $68,560 $181,240
2017 $0 $249,800 $68,560 $181,240
2016 $994 $249,800 $68,560 $181,240
2015 $971 $249,800 $68,560 $181,240
2014 $791 $249,580 $75,560 $174,020
2013 -- $249,580 $75,560 $174,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257784

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 7551447442

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