8242 Highlands Rd Highlands, NC 28741
Estimated payment $1,376/month
Highlights
- River Front
- Private Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- 7.81 Acre Lot
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Over 750 Feet of Rushing Buck Creek Frontage on 7.81 +/- Acres! Fern lined, meandering driveway speckled with Mountain Laurel and Lush Rhododendrons. Spend hours enjoying the soothing sounds of Buck Creek. Sunroom on Main and Studio Upper Level face the Creek. Main & Upper Level Kitchen areas. Two Wood Burning Fireplaces. Some Original Hardwood Floors. This Home needs EXTENSIVE work, appears to have had several additions to the original structure. HVAC duct work in place but not connected to a Heat/Air source. Upper Level is 1200 +/- SF, buyer can reconfigure to make larger Bedrooms. Powered Shed 24' X 10'. Drilled Well. Tax Records say home built 1960. Being "Sold As Is". Due to the age, no septic records available. Photos shown on listing are 4 years old and do not reflect the present condition of the dwelling. Roof has been leaking for a few years and has produced extensive damage. Bring your work crew & make it a project of love or remove the home & build your new Mountain Paradise. Cash Buyers Only. Enter the home at your own risk.
Listing Agent
Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #239686 Listed on: 09/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,577
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 7.81 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a stream
- River Front
- Property fronts a state road
- Private Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
Parking
- No Garage
Home Design
- Rustic Architecture
- Cabin
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Window Screens
- Sun or Florida Room
- Crawl Space
- No Kitchen Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
- Outbuilding
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Private Water Source
- Well
- No Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Highlands Gate Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7522089872
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,589 | $213,710 | $139,090 | $74,620 |
| 2024 | $801 | $213,710 | $139,090 | $74,620 |
| 2023 | $782 | $213,710 | $139,090 | $74,620 |
| 2022 | $782 | $142,190 | $88,100 | $54,090 |
| 2021 | $758 | $142,690 | $88,100 | $54,590 |
| 2020 | $722 | $142,690 | $88,100 | $54,590 |
| 2018 | $881 | $195,220 | $97,720 | $97,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $195,220 | $97,720 | $97,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 09/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | For Sale | $219,000 | +18.4% | -- |
| 07/16/2021 07/16/21 | Sold | $185,000 | 0.0% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2021 06/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2021 06/01/21 | For Sale | $185,000 | +52.9% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 06/28/2017 06/28/17 | Sold | $121,000 | 0.0% | $41 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2017 05/29/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2017 05/12/17 | For Sale | $121,000 | -- | $41 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 26042094
APN: 7522089872
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