$1,400,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

871 E Over Drive Rd Highlands, NC 28741

4 Beds
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
144,619 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

61% Below List Price

244 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3.32 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

Breathtaking Mountain Retreat with Unparalleled Views! Welcome to your Highlands/Cashiers dream home nestled at the remarkable elevation of 4,400 feet, offering an expansive 50-mile view from Highlands over the Cashiers Valley and beyond that will leave you in awe. Perfectly located midway between the sister communities of Highlands and Cashiers, an owner has quick access to Highlands' boutique shops and restaurants as well as to Cashiers' numerous country clubs and stores. Imagine waking up above the clouds, greeted by incredible sunrises and a continuous cool breeze that defines a mountain paradise. This remarkable home features architect Jim Fox-designed additions, one being a private wing containing an oversized owners' suite with fireplace, a covered deck, a large bathroom containing a garden tub and shower, and a deep walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms reside on the upper floor where guests can quietly rest. The centerpiece of the home is a vast living room boasting panoramic views that perfectly frame the stunning landscape. Watch hawks soar gracefully in the sky from the comfort of your living space. Open windows and doors to let cool mountain air flow. A glassed-in dining room sits beside a large open-air deck used for dining alfresco; both with long-range views. The charm of this home extends to an exquisite gazebo, an ideal spot for taking in the serene beauty of the world below. From here, enjoy a magnificent view of Whiteside Mountain, one of the oldest mountains in the world, adding a touch of historical grandeur to your everyday life. Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique mountain retreat where you can literally elevate your living experience. Come and see for yourself why this home is truly one of a kind!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Sheehan

Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8282398814 Listed on: 07/03/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Gleeson

Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,752

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 3.32 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Steep Slope
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7551-85-7879

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,752

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

3.32 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.32
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Highlands take Hwy 64 East. Turn left onto East Over Drive. Drive to the top. There are two driveways. Take the drive with white gates.
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Attribution Contact: 8282398814
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope
  • View: Mountain(s), Other, Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Breezeway
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Other, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Other, Paved, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: None, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 144619.2
  • Parcel #: 7551-85-7879
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4751.86
  • Tax Lot: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2024
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Hyonja Lee Abrons Revocable Trust and Abrons Hyonja Lee
Bought by
Murphy James O and Damian Alin C
Seller's Agent
John Sheehan
Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Gleeson
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
List Price
$3,600,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,200,000
-61.11%
Views
311
Current Estimated Value
$1,922,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$522,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
44.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2018
Sold by
Muler Frederick L and Reynolds-Muler Frederick
Bought by
Hyonja Lee Abrons Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2012
Sold by
Healy Muller Frederick L and Healy Muller Elizabeth
Bought by
Muller Frederick R and 2012 Muller Family Trust
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $1,400,000 -20.0% --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Price Changed $1,750,000 -30.0% --
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Price Changed $2,500,000 -16.6% --
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Price Changed $2,999,000 -9.1% --
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Price Changed $3,300,000 -8.3% --
07/03/2024 07/03/24 For Sale $3,600,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

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 $6,088 $1,602,110 $505,260 $1,096,850
2024 $4,304 $1,132,580 $524,310 $608,270
2023 $4,752 $1,132,580 $524,310 $608,270
2022 $4,752 $1,132,580 $524,310 $608,270
2021 $4,304 $1,132,580 $524,310 $608,270
2020 $5,942 $1,421,820 $685,750 $736,070
2019 $5,869 $1,421,820 $685,750 $736,070
2018 $5,802 $1,405,190 $669,120 $736,070
2017 $5,661 $1,405,190 $669,120 $736,070
2015 $4,530 $1,405,190 $669,120 $736,070
2011 -- $1,525,840 $685,440 $840,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 104669

APN: 7551-85-7879

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