A lovely home and detached guest house sit on 1.60 acres situated just off Bowery Road in the peaceful Sagee Mountain neighborhood. The property is perched above moss covered rocks and enchanting stone pathways that meander through old growth Rhododendron and mature hardwood trees. This mostly one level home with wide plank wood flooring is brimming with classic old Highlands charm. The main home is filled with an abundance of light and has a gracious living room with a cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows that surround the beautiful stone fireplace. The upscale, detached guest house is a delight for friends and family when visiting. The spacious main house kitchen, with breakfast area, has plenty of pantry space and features a beautiful kitchen island. All three bedrooms in the main house open up to the back patio gardens and have ensuite bathrooms. The screened porch and outdoor wood burning fireplace have a perfect view of the hillside garden. The garden has a natural stone feature with steps leading to a beautiful plot of vegetable and flower beds. There is also a fenced dog run that is perfect for your four legged friend. This property is conveniently situated across the street from walking trails within the 17.34 acres owned by the Highlands Land Trust. The neighborhood roads are mostly flat and easy to walk. Located a short distance from the Highlands Biological Station, the shops and restaurants along Main Street, the Performing Arts Center, and The Bascom, a Center for Visual Arts.
Sold for $1,950,000 on 10/14/25
$1,950,000
801 Split Rail Row, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
1.6 Acres Lot
$1,963,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,024 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,963,700
$1.51M - $2.55M
$6,024/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 14, 2025 at 07:40am
Listed by:
Pam Nellis,
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers,
Cole Fuhrman,
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Bought with:
W. Terry Potts
Country Club Properties
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000854Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Inside, In Hall, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Encapsulated
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.60 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Paved, Sloped, Sloped Up, City Lot, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 7550415530
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Other, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Trails/Paths
Location
- Region: Highlands
- Subdivision: Sagee Mountain
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $1,950,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000854 | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Pending sale | $1,950,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000854 | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Contingent | $1,950,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000854 | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $1,950,000-2.3% |
Source: HCMLS #1000854 | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $1,995,000-5% |
Source: HCMLS #1000854 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,734 -1% | $1,179,110 -1.3% |
| 2023 | $4,781 0% | $1,194,110 +49.9% |
| 2022 | $4,781 | $796,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 13.3 mi
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 13.5 mi
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