46 Lightning Bug Trail
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
(on 10.86 acres)
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Description
Tucked along the Atlanta side of Scaly Mountain and less than ten minutes from downtown Highlands, this nearly 11-acre unrestricted property offers a rare blend of privacy, flexibility, and mountain adventure. Featuring a unique barndominium with a charming one-bedroom bungalow, and a separate one-bedroom guesthouse, the property presents endless possibilities for a family retreat, vacation rental compound, artist’s escape, or multi-generational mountain haven. A gentle stream winds through the property, highlighted by a small waterfall and several beautiful streamside building sites that invite additional homes, cabins, or gathering spaces. The land itself is usable and inviting, with room to explore, relax, and create your own vision in the mountains. The barn is far more than storage. It offers an ideal setting for children’s activities, a workshop, hobby space, collector’s garage, fitness area, or an inspiring artist studio filled with natural mountain ambiance. Perfectly positioned for both tranquility and recreation, the property is just moments from Highlands Outpost, where tubing, trout fishing, and the mountain roller coaster create year-round fun, while the nearby Highlands Aerial Park zipline adventures add even more excitement to the lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a private estate, an income-producing opportunity, or a legacy property to enjoy for generations, this unrestricted mountain retreat is filled with potential.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
1 day ago
Home Details for 46 Lightning Bug Trail
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Interior Details Basement: OtherNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other, See RemarksAppliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Other,StackedRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: DuctlessAir Conditioning: OtherHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: One and One Half |
View Has a ViewView: Other |
Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: CoveredOther Structures: Barn(s)Exterior: Other |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway |
Frontage Waterfront: StreamRoad Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Rolling |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 4Days on Market: 1 |
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Year Built Year Built: 2024 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 7418182453 |
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Price List Price: $1,295,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Scaly MountainCommunity: None |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 1003338 |
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Community Features: None |
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Association for this Listing: Highlands Cashiers Board of RealtorsNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 10.86 Acres |
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Furnished |
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Mls Number: 1003338Living Area Range Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Wed May 20 2026Universal Property Id: US-37113-N-7418182453-R-N |
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Last check for updates: 38 minutes ago
Listing courtesy of Judith Michaud
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Source: HCMLS, MLS#1003338
Also Listed on BHHS broker feed.
Price History for 46 Lightning Bug Trail
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/20/2026 | $1,295,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #1003338 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,045 |
| Assessment | $617,460 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 46 Lightning Bug Trail
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.82 | Single-Family Home | $1,380,000 | 01/07/26 | 3 | 2.5 | - | |
0.67 | Single-Family Home | $565,000 | 10/03/25 | 3 | 2 | - | |
0.81 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 08/26/25 | 1 | 1 | 420 | |
0.89 | Single-Family Home | $1,265,000 | 12/16/25 | 2 | 3.5 | - | |
0.75 | Single-Family Home | $640,000 | 07/24/25 | 2 | 3.5 | - | |
0.94 | Single-Family Home | $217,500 | 03/06/26 | 2 | 2 | - | |
0.84 | Single-Family Home | $871,000 | 09/17/25 | 3 | 3 | - |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 46 Lightning Bug Trail.
- Franklin High
- 9-12
- Public
- 1005 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averageim a junior atm but im in the summer school we offer and its pretty good the teachers mostly care about your grades they dont really focus on one student all the time though its more thats one or 2 students that arent paying attention but i do enjoy going there its a good school in all honesty.Student Review4y ago - Highlands School
- K-12
- Public
- 332 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent! I am thankful for middle school teachers who truly embrace the “it takes a village” approach to student success.Parent Review6y ago - Macon Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 599 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageLots of disrespectful teachers, principal and everyone is more worried about your phone dropping out of your pocket and what the girls are wearing then if you get a quality education. I honestly cannot say anything good about this school except for about 5 teachers out of a lot. Librarian tells kids to shut up and yelled at us every time we went to get books. Kids sells lots of vapes and some weird stuff went down in the bathrooms that I can’t put online. WAYYY too concerned about girls clothes…it’s one thing if you’re wearing booty shorts but you would wear shorts that cover everything, and you have to change. PE favorites are always who is the best at the sports they play for them, not who actually tries. Only the curvy girls get dress codes btw, if you’re flat apparently they don’t care. A lockdown while I was there, lots of fights, kids making threats and posting about guns, etc. Crappy school.Other Review11mo ago - Macon Early College High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 115 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemec is one of my favourite schools that ive been to. sometimes the home works a little stressful but its great!Student Review6y ago - Mountain View Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 567 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOddly, MVI has for the last couple of years had a policy of no homework. This doesn't seem like a good strategy for a school that is performing poorly in standardized tests in all subject areas. Additionally, it fails to prepare students who will be entering the middle school across the street where homework is given and expected to be completed. Another step in the wrong direction this year was the removal of grouping by academic level. Mixing all levels together in classes results in teachers having to teach to the middle in classes of mixed abilities and fails to help both students at the higher and lower ends of the spectrum.Parent Review6mo ago 
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100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say car is needed
70 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there are community events
50 % Say there are sidewalks
40 % Say people would walk alone at night
33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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Judith Michaud, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Copyright Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
46 Lightning Bug Trail, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 2024. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HCMLS on May 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1003338.