$879,000

69 Homer Potts Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $4,943/month

Total Views 172
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished

About This Home

Classic Highlands Charm – Fully Furnished 2BR/2BA Home

This beautifully maintained Highlands home captures the essence of mountain living with timeless charm and thoughtful upgrades. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, the residence offers a vaulted living room with a stone fireplace fitted with gas logs, seamlessly flowing into the dining area and kitchen with gas range and newer stainless appliances. Glass doors flood the space with natural light and open to an expansive deck—perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquil setting.

Hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, complemented by tile in the baths. Both bathrooms feature slate tile, copper sinks, and rich wooden counters, while the primary suite boasts a steam shower.

Modern conveniences add peace of mind, including safes in each bedroom and a full home security system. Additional highlights include a spacious double carport, storage/workshop below, custom draperies, beautiful rugs, and full furnishings with a full exclusions. Home is also equipped with a home generator. With a strong rental history and no restrictions, this property is ideal as a private retreat or an investment opportunity.

The home is situated on two lots within a heavily wooded, private neighborhood, a true haven for nature lovers. The second lot provides opportunities for expanded privacy or the option to sell.

All this just minutes from downtown Highlands, yet outside the city limits for added flexibility.

Listing Agent

Steve Sheppard

Allen Tate - Cashiers Listed on: 08/30/2025

Allen Tate - Cashiers

Co-Listing Agent

Richard Harrison

Allen Tate - Cashiers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,614

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

HOA Fees

  • $28 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Sparkling Lakes Homeowners Association
  • Sparkling Lakes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3&7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7541616174 & 7541615385

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,614

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$28 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 405
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-547-0022
  • Subdivision Name: Sparkling Lakes
  • Directions: From downtown Highlands take US64 East 2.5 miles to a left onto Homer Potts Road. The home is the second driveway on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Many Trees, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View: Lake, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 340.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Sparkling Lakes Homeowners Association
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7541616174 & 7541615385
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1614.5
  • Tax Lot: 3&7
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 -- $432,640 $101,630 $331,010
2023 $1,189 $432,640 $101,630 $331,010
2022 $1,189 $251,330 $54,420 $196,910
2021 $1,189 $251,330 $54,420 $196,910
2020 $1,125 $251,330 $54,420 $196,910
2018 $1,315 $338,960 $89,630 $249,330
2017 $0 $338,960 $89,630 $249,330
2016 $1,315 $338,960 $89,630 $249,330
2015 $1,292 $338,960 $89,630 $249,330
2014 $1,186 $386,890 $92,570 $294,320
2013 -- $386,890 $92,570 $294,320
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2025 08/30/25 For Sale $879,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $142,872 New Conventional
Closed $151,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001764

APN: 7541616174