$930,000
SOLD JUL 26, 2021

801 Split Rail Row Highlands, NC 28741

3 Beds
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.6 Acres

Recently Sold

11% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • A-Frame Home
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2021

Lovely, mostly one level home with wooded views in the peaceful Sagee Woods neighborhood. Home is across the street from walking trails in the 17.34 acres owned by the Highlands Land Trust. The upscale guest house can be rented seasonally or year round. Lots of parking and garden space. The home is filled with light and has a spacious living room with cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows surrounding the stone fireplace. The spacious kitchen with a breakfast area has plenty of pantry space and a beautiful kitchen island. All three bedrooms in the main house open up to the outside back garden and have ensuite bathrooms. The garden has a natural stone feature with steps leading up to the top where the owner has garden beds for vegetables and/or flowers. There is a bonus room on the upper level of the house that can be used for any purpose and an office on the main floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Nellis

Landmark Realty Group - Highlands Brokerage Phone: 8285264663 Listed on: 06/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Nellis

Landmark Realty Group - Highlands Brokerage Phone: 8285264663 Listed on: 06/23/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7550415530

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sagee Mountain Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,579

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size: 1.60
  • Subdivision Name: Sagee Mountain
  • Directions: From Horse Cove Road, turn left onto Bowery Road. Right onto Split Rail Row. 801 Split Rail Row is second house on the left.
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame/Chalet, Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One, One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Attribution Contact: 8285264663
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Propane Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Cable Internet, Cable TV
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 2 or More, Living Room, Wood Burning, Deck
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Room, Pantry
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, City Lot
  • View: Trees/Woods, Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back, Enclosed, None, Screened
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Connection, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Walking/Bike Trails
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 69696
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel #: 7550415530
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Zoning: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4579.2
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Betor Marilee F
Bought by
Depinto Marion and Depinto Lisa
Seller's Agent
Pam Nellis
Landmark Realty Group - Highlands
Buyer's Agent
Pam Nellis
Landmark Realty Group - Highlands
List Price
$1,045,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Carter Merry Finley H and Carter Merry Charlotte
Bought by
Weidmann Clark A and Steigleder Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $930,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $750,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $950,551 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $1,995,000 -5.0% --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $2,100,000 +125.8% --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $930,000 -11.0% --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 For Sale $1,045,000 +57.1% --
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Sold $665,000 -16.4% --
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2012 05/01/12 For Sale $795,000 -- --
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 -- $1,054,110 $335,000 $719,110
2023 $4,781 $1,069,110 $350,000 $719,110
2022 $4,781 $779,420 $200,000 $579,420
2021 $4,781 $796,720 $200,000 $596,720
2020 $4,579 $796,720 $200,000 $596,720
2018 $3,325 $616,650 $157,980 $458,670
2017 $0 $616,650 $157,980 $458,670
2016 $3,325 $616,650 $157,980 $458,670
2015 $3,302 $616,650 $157,980 $458,670
2014 $3,805 $852,220 $285,880 $566,340
2013 -- $852,220 $285,880 $566,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Pam Nellis

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

    (828) 787-1895

    49 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Pam Nellis
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Cole Fuhrman

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

    (843) 576-9653

    13 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Cole Fuhrman
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Josephine Lovell

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

    (828) 226-6303

    136 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Josephine Lovell
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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 96835

APN: 7550415530

North Carolina Macon County Highlands 28717

801 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC

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