#1001181, Pam Nellis, Listing office: Christies International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
49 Hickory Ln Highlands, NC 28741
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About 49 Hickory Ln
Discover a bright and airy home in Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, featuring Jim Fox’s Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired style. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a refined mountain escape, set amid a thoughtfully landscaped yard, complete with a Japanese maple that overlooks a soothing water feature. Inside, view the grandeur through the two-story wall of windows that spreads across the front of the home. The living and dining areas flow naturally past the breakfast bar and into the kitchen and combination pantry and laundry room. Ascend to the den and office space of the open-concept loft perched above the living area, where those same windows let the sunshine in. A generous primary bedroom, complete with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a second bedroom and a full bathroom provide restful respites and privacy. Spend easygoing summer days grilling on the laid stone front patio area, and cozy winter nights relaxing on the sofa by the fireplace with beautiful floor-to-ceiling stonework. Updates within the past three years include a full renovation of the primary bathroom and kitchen, stripped, sanded, and stained hardwood floors, new HVAC and whole-home dehumidification systems, and new landscaping. Enjoy cool summer breezes and all the best of the Western North Carolina seasons with this fully furnished, move-in-ready home. The sought-after Wildcat Cliffs community promotes a welcoming and friendly environment and provides exceptional dining, social, and recreational activities for a closely-knit group of members and their guests. A short drive from downtown Highlands and Cashiers, this home is conveniently located near a multitude of shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Inside the gates, discover an impressive range of amenities, including restaurants, a golf course, a fitness center, croquet lawns, tennis and pickleball courts, trails, fishing, a playground, and a dog park. A mandatory social or golf membership, reserved with home ownership, ensures access to these extraordinary facilities. Seize this unparalleled opportunity to enjoy refined living, surrounded by the natural beauty of The Plateau.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane, Stone, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Attached Carport, Additional Parking
- View: Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Storage
- Architectural Style: Modern
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,400,000
- HOA Amount: $4800 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,232
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Many Trees, Level
- Directions: From the Cashiers crossroads, take US 64 West approximately 4.5 miles; turn left on Whiteside Mountain Road; turn right on Hickory Lane; start of driveway is shared - home is to the right.
- Year Built: 1998
- Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 1001077
- MLS Name: HighlandsCashiers
- Office Name: Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
- Office Phone: (828) 743-1999
- Office Email: annetta@ncliving.com
- Listing Agent: Daniel Allen
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $730,640 | $2,232 |
2023 | $730,640 | $2,220 |
2022 | $378,470 | $1,735 |
2021 | $378,470 | $1,735 |
2020 | $378,470 | $1,639 |
2019 | $378,470 | $1,626 |
2018 | $349,720 | $1,353 |
2017 | $349,720 | $1,353 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Blue Ridge School
Public District PK-6
3.1 mi
•95 Bobcat Dr
5
South Macon Elementary School
Public District PK-4
14.3 mi
•855 Addington Bridge Rd
6
East Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-4
14.4 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. The majority of Highlands, NC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 49 Hickory Ln
The listing price of 49 Hickory Ln property is $1,400,000.
The property 49 Hickory Ln is a house located in Highlands, North Carolina, 28741.
Active Listing: 49 Hickory Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 49 Hickory Ln 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), Summit Charter (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Blue Ridge Early College (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Highlands School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,232 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 49 Hickory Ln has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 49 Hickory Ln is 1998.
This home is located at 49 Hickory Ln in Highlands, NC and zip code 28741. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,400,000.