$835,000
UNDER CONTRACT $15K PRICE DROP

85 Fallen Leaf Ln Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $4,595/month

Total Views 9,833
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Kitchen Island
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Garden

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated and well-maintained home in the desirable community of Shortoff Bluffs which is 10 minutes from downtown Highlands. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern upgrades. The home showcases vaulted, wood-covered ceilings in both the living room and dining room, adding warmth and character to the open living spaces. Gorgeous hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, while the light-filled living room features abundant natural sunlight streaming through numerous windows. A stunning stone fireplace with gas logs creates the perfect centerpiece for cozy mountain evenings. Enjoy partial mountain views throughtout the winter. Recent improvements include a new full-home generator installed by Dearth Generators within the past year, full crawlspace encapsulation (currently being completed), a new flagstone patio, and fresh interior paint. Inside, every bathroom has been redone, and the kitchen has been fully updated, creating a turnkey home that’s move-in ready. Set on an almost-level wooded lot, this property offers privacy, peace, and thoughtful landscaping with a storage shed that adds extra utility. This is an ideal setting for those who work remotely thanks to 2 high speed internet connections, an in-home ethernet network for the primary internet connection, and a backup generator. Vyve high speed cable internet approx 900mb/s - can easily stream 4K TV. Starlink backup approx 200mb/s. Other highlights include: Quiet, clean, and meticulously cared-for interiors .Low HOA fees .Landscaped grounds with ongoing professional maintenance.

Listing Agent

Cristina Vives

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty Listed on: 08/17/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Faye Wurm

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Shortoff Bluffs Association
  • Shortoff Bluffs Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7551441013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,928

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 203
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-1717
  • Subdivision Name: Shortoff Bluffs
  • Directions: From Highlands, take Hwy 64 towards Cashiers. Turn left at the first Wildwood entry - Shortoff Ln (just past Cullasaja Club). Go past pond & tennis courts, bear left just after mailboxes onto Fallen Leaf Lane. Home is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Garden, Level, Few Trees, Flat
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Other
  • Association Fee: 450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Shortoff Bluffs
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7551441013
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1928.27
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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
2025 -- $622,980 $101,800 $521,180
2024 -- $622,980 $101,800 $521,180
2023 $1,633 $622,980 $101,800 $521,180
2022 $1,633 $352,230 $54,530 $297,700
2021 $1,633 $354,730 $54,530 $300,200
2020 $1,544 $354,730 $54,530 $300,200
2018 $1,354 $349,860 $71,090 $278,770
2017 $0 $349,860 $71,090 $278,770
2016 $1,338 $345,360 $71,090 $274,270
2015 -- $345,360 $71,090 $274,270
2014 $1,136 $369,530 $73,440 $296,090
2013 -- $369,530 $73,440 $296,090
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/11/2025 10/11/25 Price Changed $835,000 +1.2% --
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Price Changed $825,000 -2.9% --
08/17/2025 08/17/25 For Sale $850,000 +126.7% --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Sold $375,000 -16.7% $187 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/18/2015 09/18/15 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2015 07/04/15 For Sale $450,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $418,000 None Available
Deed $279,000 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Cristina Vives

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

(828) 944-4507

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001570

APN: 7551441013