#104501, Andrea Gabbard, Listing Office: Highlands Sothebys International Realty - DT
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About 220 Worley Rd
FOX DEN: Impressive Jim Fox modernist design resting on the edge of Satulah Mountain at 4100ft. One of Fox’s most striking installations, built in 1985 & featured in several magazines, including Fine Homebuilding. The structural concept is based on 4 intersecting planes offering unique angles & glass throughout with all rooms designed for maximum vantage points. Enter the main floor to stunning views. Savor your sunrise coffee on the upstairs terrace with long range views to nearby Whiteside, Chimneytop, & Terrapin Mountains and Sunset Rock. Or enjoy the proximity to the shops & restaurants that downtown Main Street has to offer! If nature's seclusion is your pace, head up to the historic Satulah Mountain & Brushy Face Preserve with more amazing vistas. The main floor includes a custom kitchen with Bosch and Fisher & Paykel paneled appliances, Caesarstone countertops & Rohl fixtures that accentuate Fox’s sleek cabinetry and skylight windows overlooking a rhododendron forest. Adjacent is a powder room with dueling triangular windows & herringbone marble floors. The living room opens to impressive views of surrounding mountains and features Fox’s trademark organic stacked stone fireplace. Upstairs is a secluded primary suite with dueling triangular windows overlooking Satulah forest and an intentionally designed master bath with heated herringbone marble floors & a walk-in closet. An office or studio space is adjacent with a private viewing loft perched above. Vertical windows create an open-air feeling as you traverse floors. The lowest level boasts a lounge with a MCM Brutalist fireplace & dry bar central to 3 large bedrooms, each with newly renovated en-suite bathrooms & private decks. Exit to a lower deck overlooking an excavated rock face and step down to a 1000 sq ft terrace in the trees! This expansive viewing platform displays the impressive architecture of the house’s cantilevered, diamond-design, & can be used for a game court, garden, outdoor entertainment area, etc... This cantilevered beauty is fresh from a masterful, meticulous 7-digit renovation, resulting in a modernized and sophisticated home. New updates, a secluded 1.5 ac wooded lot $ native landscaping ensure minimal maintenance. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an architectural marvel on Satulah & one of the few in-town houses with long range views within walking distance to Main St. Highlands, NC is ranked America's Best Small Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure Magazine, 2023.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Den, Living Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Gravel, Parking Pad
- View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Exterior: Other
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Tri Level
- Heating: Ductless, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Multi Unit(s), Zoned
- List Price: $2,999,999
- HOA Amount: $42
- HOA Frequency: Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,190
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Fourth Street South, left on Satulah Road, follow until the road forks and stay left on Worley Road. Follow to the house which is on the left, just before the stone pillars.
- Year Built: 1985
- Stories: 3
- Lot Size: 1.52 Acres
- MLS Number: 1000281
- MLS Name: HighlandsCashiers
- Office Name: Christies International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
- Office Phone: (828) 482-5022
- Office Email: Clif.Gottwals@Gmail.Com
- Listing Agent: Carl Romberg
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2022 | Home Sold | $795,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,295,920 | $5,190 |
2023 | $1,064,200 | $4,272 |
2022 | $520,590 | $3,161 |
2021 | $520,590 | $3,161 |
2020 | $520,590 | $3,029 |
2019 | $520,590 | $3,016 |
2018 | $577,560 | $3,120 |
2017 | $577,560 | $3,120 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Blue Ridge School
Public District PK-6
7.2 mi
•95 Bobcat Dr
5
South Macon Elementary School
Public District PK-4
12.7 mi
•855 Addington Bridge Rd
6
East Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-4
14.3 mi
•100 Watauga St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,456. Residents of Highlands, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 220 Worley Rd
The listing price of 220 Worley Rd property is $2,999,999.
The property 220 Worley Rd is a house located in Highlands, North Carolina, 28741.
Active Listing: 220 Worley Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 220 Worley Rd are: Blue Ridge School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), South Macon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Macon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mountain View Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cullowhee Valley School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Highlands School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Summit Charter (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Blue Ridge Early College (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,190 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 29, 2022 for $795,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 220 Worley Rd has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 220 Worley Rd is 1985.
This home is located at 220 Worley Rd in Highlands, NC and zip code 28741. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,999,999.