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    Cold Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741

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    LAND - Highlands, NC

    Lot size:
    19.45 Acres
    Added:
    May 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 3:06 am

    Property Features for Cold Mountain Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Vegetation
    Partially Wooded
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    7543172005
    Lot size
    19.45 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    481

    Utilities

    Water source
    Spring

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    Rhett Wolfe

    Listing agent Rhett Wolfe License #282086

    Listing office Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber and Realty 560 W Main Street, Whittier, NC

    Listing date May 18, 2026

    MLS# 26047295 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Unrestricted 19.45+\/- acre property borders US Forest Service land for over 1600 feet, ensuring ultimate privacy.
    • Located above 4,000 feet elevation, enjoy cool summer temperatures and mountain air.
    • Sweeping winter views with potential for year‑round views through selective tree cutting.
    • Natural spring and old concrete reservoir provide self‑sustaining water infrastructure.
    • Multiple potential homesites with existing roads (requiring TLC).
    • Direct access from a state‑maintained road and convenient location between Highlands, Cashiers, and Sylva.

    Overview

    This 19.45+/- acre property in Macon County is situated above 4,000 feet elevation. The unrestricted land features mature hardwoods and shares a border of over 1600 feet with the United States Forest Service land. Sweeping winter views are present, and year-round summer vistas can be unlocked with select-cut trees. A natural spring and an old concrete reservoir provide water infrastructure. Multiple potential homesites exist, with a couple of roads already within the property bounds. The property is located directly off a state-maintained road. Positioned between Highlands, Cashiers, and Sylva, this mountain tract offers access to Western North Carolina's destinations.
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    City
    Highlands
    County
    Macon
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -83.220491
    Latitude
    35.146717

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 19.45-acre property with mature hardwoods and US Forest Service border.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at Cold Mountain Road Highlands, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $262,575.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Unrestricted 19.45+\/- acre property borders US Forest Service land for over 1600 feet, ensuring ultimate privacy.; Located above 4,000 feet elevation, enjoy cool summer temperatures and mountain air.; **Sweeping winter views** with potential for year‑round views through selective tree cutting.
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    Rhett Wolfe
    Real Estate License ID: 282086
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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