This Lot comes with a free set of House Plans (3-4 Bedroom + 3-4 Bathrooms). Overlooking Mirror Lake (the deeper section that was dredged in 2025). The Highlands Greenway 9 mile trail system begins just across the bridge. The Mirror Lake community is serene, convenient, friendly, and well know for its access to town, roaming bear traffic, and neighborly attitude. If you build it, they will come!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
$672,973Price/Acres
Listed by Patrick Gleeson• Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Listed by Deborah Gleeson• Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Directions: Take Hwy. 64W (Frankin Rd) from Highlands toward Franklin. Shortly after leaving downtown Highlands, veer right onto Mirror Lake Road. Cross the Mirror Lake Bridge and veer right onto Hicks Road. 100 Hicks Rd is on Mirror Lake and the driveway is on your left.
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Ready to build lake view lot located inside the city limits of Highlands. The previous home has been removed leaving a home site with a driveway in place and access to public water, sewer, and electricity. This property is ready for a new owner's vision. The lot is located minutes from downtown in the desirable Mirror Lake community. This neighborhood is popular with full time and seasonal residence, along with being a successful neighborhood for vacation rentals. Mirror Lake is the perfect location for canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, or feeding the ducks at the park and boat ramp. Call me to schedule your showing today.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #FC212685
May 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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GAMLS #3202593
Apr 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2012
Listed
$14,000
CSAOR #51592
Dec 12, 2012
Listed
$9,500
CSAOR #50225
Mar 12, 2012
Listed
$14,000
CSAOR #49456
Sep 14, 2011
Listed
$224,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$593
$151,520
2024
$593
$151,520
2023
$593 (−10.7%)
$151,520
2022
$664
$113,220
2021
$664 (+109.0%)
$113,220
2020
$318
$56,610
2019
$318 (−52.4%)
$56,610
2018
$667
$127,280 + $100
$127,380
2017
$667
$127,280 + $100
$127,380
2016
$667
$127,280 + $100
$127,380
2015
$667 (−36.1%)
$127,280 + $100
$127,380
2014
$1,044
$238,460 + $100
$238,560
Public record
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Lot size
0.37 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Macon County
APN
7540156659
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Highlands. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 100 E Hicks Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $370,000 and $2,369,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $370K to $2.4M.