Seller's Agent in 2025
John Becker
Bald Head Realty
(828) 506-3719
3 in this area
183 Total Sales
8242 Highlands Rd Highlands, NC 28741
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,926
Sq Ft
7.81
Acres
Highlights
- Barn
- Hilly Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- 7.81 Acre Lot
- Multiple Fireplaces
- No HOA
About This Home
As of July 2021** AUCTION** - HIGHLANDS, NC - THURSDAY JUNE 15TH 12:00 NOON ON SITE!! List price is for MLS purposes only. Actual sales price could be higher or lower as per high bid. Nearly 3,000 sq.ft. rustic cabin with 2 wood burning fireplaces overlooking 800+/- ft. PRIME TROUT STREAM FRONTAGE. Nestled less than 1/2 mile from the spectacular Cullasaja Falls and Gorge. Situated just outside the beautiful Nantahala National Forest near Highlands and Franklin, NC. This secluded nearly 8-acre mountain retreat is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Perfect for year round, vacation or retirement living. There are kitchens and living areas on both levels and a 20 x 26 bonus room that could be any type of additional living area or a Master Suite with a view of the creek. Includes a 23 x 9.6 root cellar/storage room, as well as a 26x12 storage room off of enclosed creek front sunporch and a detached storage or workshop building. UNRESTRICTED! OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER PRIOR TO AUCTION DATE.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #53843 Listed on: 05/12/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
RE/MAX Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #53843 Listed on: 05/12/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $888
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 7.81 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a state road
- Level Lot
- Hilly Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
Parking
- No Garage
Home Design
- Cottage
- Rustic Architecture
- Cabin
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Board and Batten Siding
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,926 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Workshop
- Crawl Space
- Home Security System
- No Kitchen Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
- Outbuilding
Farming
- Barn
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7522089872
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Brouwer Christopher Alan and Brouwer Christopher Alan
Bought by
Fallingwater Development Llc
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Jones
Elite Mountain Realty, Inc.
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.89%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2017
Closed on
Jun 28, 2017
Sold by
Cannon Roy and Cannon Cynthia Beth
Bought by
Brouwer Christopher Alan and The Christopher Alan Brouwer Revocable M
Seller's Agent
Marty Kimsey
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marty Kimsey
RE/MAX Elite Realty
List Price
$121,000
Sold Price
$121,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.05%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
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 |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
John Becker
-
Marsha Jones
M
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Marsha Jones
Elite Mountain Realty, Inc.
(828) 399-1272
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
-
Marty Kimsey
Seller's Agent in 2017
Marty Kimsey
RE/MAX
(828) 421-3369
6 in this area
210 Total Sales
Map
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 26005044
APN: 7522089872
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