This is your chance to own THE KNOB of Buck Knob—a truly rare opportunity to claim a wanted mountaintop. This 10.3-acre mountaintop tract delivers gorgeous, long-range views in every direction, with a gentle topography and multiple level building sites ideal for a primary residence, guest house, gardens, or small pastures.
Tucked away at the end of the road, the property offers exceptional privacy and tranquility, further enhanced by bordering National Forest land. Buck Knob is notated on all regional maps—owning it means owning a piece of local geographic significance. This is literally the western edge of the Plateau. Uniquely positioned as the only property in the area with views of both the Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail.
Convenient to Highlands and within easy reach of Atlanta, Asheville, and Athens, this is a legacy-quality property—perfect for a private mountain retreat or long-held family compound.
An additional adjoining 22+ acre tract is also available, offering the opportunity to expand your footprint, enhance privacy, or create a multi-homesite estate. Details available upon request.
Lot/land
$550,000
TBD Buck Knob Road, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
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10.3Acres
Unimproved Land
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10.3 Acres Lot
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What's special
Gentle topographyMultiple level building sitesBordering national forest land
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 23, 2026 at 04:35am
Listed by:
Nancy Thorpe,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002486Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 10.3 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Level, Wooded, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7409299990*
- Zoning description: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: None, See Remarks, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Scaly Mountain
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $1,112
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+63.8% |
Source: HCMLS #1002486 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2022 | Sold | $335,800 |
Source: HCMLS #97890 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
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Estimated monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 28775
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 7.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.2 mi
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 8.2 mi
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