NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Cheney Ln Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Area

Estimated Value: $1,526,540 - $2,041,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
13.15 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 18, 2025

Last sale price $1,750,000

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,582 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 13.15 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Mountain View
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of September 2025

Steeped in Highlands history, this charming 1920s cottage sits on over 13 acres of wooded land, perennial gardens, and native flora. Built by Henry Wright—a noted naturalist and contributor to the Highlands Botanical Garden—the home showcases enduring craftsmanship. The kitchen features original wormy chestnut cabinetry, while the living room is clad in chestnut paneling milled from the property. A granite fireplace anchors the space, and herringbone red oak flooring, laid by Wright himself, adds character and warmth. The land is a haven for native species, including Turk’s Cap Lilies, Pink Ladyslippers, several rare Trillium varieties, and the elusive Shortia (Oconee Bells). The current owners, dedicated and knowledgeable gardeners, have carefully stewarded this botanical legacy—preserving genetic lines that trace back to the original plantings from Wright’s time on the property. The main level includes the kitchen, living room with wood stove insert, and primary bedroom and bath. Upstairs offers a second bedroom and office or study. A covered front porch overlooks the serene setting. Additional features include a small pond, dual streams, a vintage garage used for storage, and a detached shop with maple flooring reclaimed from the old Highlands School gym—perfect for a studio, office, or future guest house. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this private, well-insulated property offers incredible potential as a family compound or legacy estate using the existing home as a guest residence!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Spencer Kirkpatrick

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT License #314590 Listed on: 06/29/2025

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Co-Listed By

Bert Mobley

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT License #245702

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Garren (MLS Only)

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT License #180014

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 13.15 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Mountain Views
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Henry Wright

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7541416467, 7541418734

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,116

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

13.15 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.15
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 245
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-8300
  • Exclusions: To be provided upon Offer. Minimal Exclusion, Seller does intend to take cuttings from some of the Native Plants.
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Main Street, turn left onto US-64 East and follow it for about 2.2 miles. Turn left onto Flat Mountain Road and follow for 0.4mi, then take a right onto Cheney Lane. The destination will be shortly ahead on the Left.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Farmhouse
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Pond on Lot, Secluded, Split Possible, Views, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Level,Rolling
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Henry Wright
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7541416467, 7541418734
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3115.65
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2025
Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Spencer Kirkpatrick
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Garren (MLS Only)
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
List Price
$1,999,999
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,999
-12.5%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,710,885

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$39,115
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,750,000 None Listed On Document
$225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Sold $1,750,000 -12.5% --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2025 06/29/25 For Sale $1,999,999 -- --
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 $3,116 $1,036,200 $704,320 $331,880
2024 $3,116 $1,036,200 $704,320 $331,880
2023 $2,604 $1,036,200 $704,320 $331,880
2022 $2,604 $580,400 $378,720 $201,680
2021 $2,604 $580,400 $378,720 $201,680
2020 $2,457 $580,400 $378,720 $201,680
2018 $2,558 $684,490 $499,700 $184,790
2017 $2,558 $684,490 $499,700 $184,790
2016 $2,558 $684,490 $499,700 $184,790
2015 $2,535 $684,490 $499,700 $184,790
2014 $2,531 $853,740 $681,700 $172,040
2013 -- $853,740 $681,700 $172,040
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Spencer Kirkpatrick

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

    (828) 526-8300

    6 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Spencer Kirkpatrick
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Bert Mobley

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

    (404) 497-5487

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Bert Mobley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Catherine Garren (MLS Only)

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

    (828) 226-5870

    11 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Catherine Garren (MLS Only)
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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001330

APN: 7541416467

North Carolina Macon County Highlands 28741

539 Cheney Ln, Highlands, NC

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