How much would you pay for this view?

As some of you know, I am a Real Estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in the Highlands, Cashiers,Sapphire, and Scaly Mountain  area. I am a member of our local board the Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors. I recently had a conversation with a neighbor who is renting a home next to me in Scaly Mountain. His big question to me was "why are homes so expensive here and why does it cost so much to live here?" I did my very best to answer his question. I told him that I had lived in two other resort towns,where the cost of living  was very high and because they are considered resort destinations. With our higher elevations, you get cooler temperatures, long range views,waterfalls, rivers, creeks and streams.I could only quote to him that a fellow Realtor once told a group of fellow agents from a different part of our state, that we don't sell by the square foot we sell views. Our views come with a price, a very big price. Now, I grant you not all properties come with an exceptional, layered mountain view. Then there is the old cliche' Location,Location, Location. If you strive to have an Aspen,CO address it is going to cost you major big bucks to buy a home there. The same can be said for Key West,  FL or any other big name resort town. Scaly Mountain,NC may not get the same attention that Highlands, NC does, but what it does offer is the same cool temperatures, long range views, and a little more my breathing room. We have our neighbors near by but not so close that I can see into there living room to see what they are watching on TV. As of this day, I have found 48 homes on the market in Scaly Mountain. They range in price starting at $125,000 to $1,795,000. Several of them need some TLC, others just need some painting and touch up work done, the rest you would just need to move in and unpack your toothbrush. In my opinion, you are not just buying a home in the mountains, you are buying a life style.Cool summer days, lovely views and so much more. If you are interested in looking at any of these homes, please sign up on my website; www.homesinhighlandsnc.com or email me

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Home for sale in Scaly Mountain, NC

Home for Sale in Scaly Mountain by The Debbie Mackie Team

Single family home for sale in Scaly Mountain, NC.  The current homeowners have remodeled the kitchen, fenced a yard for animals, added a back deck for grilling and entertaining, interior changes to include new staircase, master bathroom upgrades with tile.  This home is nestled in the woods with a great view of sunsets. With end of the road privacy and a 46 acre tract next door that is also available for purchase.

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NEW Website for Highlands, NC

Hello Scaly Mt, lately I have been wondering why more people haven't discovered our little hamlet. Now is a great time to purchase property in the area. My wife and I(Debbie Mackie) have lived in Scaly Mountain, NC for 18 years along with many cats. We have sold several properties in Scaly over the last 14 years, most of them homes. Whether they were for second home owners or to families looking to settle in Scaly Mountain, they were very happy with their investment. So if you are looking to become a proud property owner in Scaly Mountain, NC please call or email myself or my wife, Debbie Mackie. We want to help you make Scaly Mountain your new home.

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Scaly Mountain, NC Life

As a resident of Scaly Mountain, NC for 18 years, I have grown to call it home. There are endless reasons why I have fallen in love with the area. The slow pace and peaceful surroundings help me unwind after working all day. Just taking a walk to my vegetable and flower garden a mile away, reminds me every time why I enjoy living here. There is no shortage of activities here in Scaly Mountain. Starting with the new Highlands Aerial Park… I have talked to a neighbor who has experienced the zip lines on several occasions and has enjoyed it every time. We have the Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center which offers snow tubing and ice skating in the winter, to trout fishing and tubing in the summer. There are hiking trails and waterfalls to enjoy if you know where to look. One of the biggest reasons I love living here is the rushing creek right behind my house. My wife and I will sit on the back deck in our rocking chairs with an apple martini. We get a chance to talk about gardening around the house, which veggies to plant in the spring or planning our next vacation. Anyone who lives here can relate to the quiet surroundings and the beauty of nature that we see every day. This is my little piece of heaven on earth! More people will come to call it home. 

Contact us today for the hiking trails and waterfalls we enjoy in Scaly Mountain, NC or for the active listings on the MLS.