$1,295,000
UNDER CONTRACT

46 Lightning Bug Trail Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

Scaly Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,164/month

Total Views 5,109
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 10.86 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Workshop
  • Furnished
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Views

About This Home

Tucked along the Atlanta side of Scaly Mountain and less than ten minutes from downtown Highlands, this nearly 11-acre unrestricted property offers a rare blend of privacy, flexibility, and mountain adventure. Featuring a unique barndominium with a charming one-bedroom bungalow, and a separate one-bedroom guesthouse, the property presents endless possibilities for a family retreat, vacation rental compound, artist’s escape, or multi-generational mountain haven. A gentle stream winds through the property, highlighted by a small waterfall and several beautiful streamside building sites that invite additional homes, cabins, or gathering spaces. The land itself is usable and inviting, with room to explore, relax, and create your own vision in the mountains. The barn is far more than storage. It offers an ideal setting for children’s activities, a workshop, hobby space, collector’s garage, fitness area, or an inspiring artist studio filled with natural mountain ambiance. Perfectly positioned for both tranquility and recreation, the property is just moments from Highlands Outpost, where tubing, trout fishing, and the mountain roller coaster create year-round fun, while the nearby Highlands Aerial Park zipline adventures add even more excitement to the lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a private estate, an income-producing opportunity, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this unrestricted mountain retreat is filled with potential.

Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty License #136884 Listed on: 05/20/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,045

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • 10.86 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Dishwasher
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot Tract 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7418182453

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,045

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

10.86 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.86
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Dillard Rd 7.2 mi Turn left onto Hale Ridge Rd 0.5 mi 46 Lightning Bug Trail
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2024
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4226

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Waterfall
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Other, Stacked
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7418182453
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2045.24
  • Tax Lot: Tract 1
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2026 05/20/26 For Sale $1,295,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Judy Michaud
Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

(828) 547-4258

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Judy with her husband Louie and their two daughters moved to Highlands in 1986. Licensed in real estate since 1973, Judy bought Meadows Mountain Realty in 2006 and the company joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in 2015. Judy is a Florida State University alumnus and was recently named for the third time to the Seminole 100 which awards alumni owned companies based on growth. Judy enjoys her home in Highlands Falls Country Club.

After a long and successful career as an

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1003338

APN: 7418182453

North Carolina Macon County Scaly Mountain 28775 Scaly Mountain

46 Lightning Bug Trail, Scaly Mountain, NC

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