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Highlands sits high on the Cullasaja plateau, and that elevation changes everything. While the rest of the South swelters through July, the air up here stays cool enough for a sweater after dark. That's the whole reason people have been coming back for generations. The town moves slow. You can walk the streets, eat well, and you'll meet folks who chose this mountain on purpose.
Most of what sells here are retreats and second homes, though plenty of buyers settle in for good. You've got cottages right in town and houses set back where the laurel and rhododendron close in around the porch. And winters get real up here. Ask the honest questions: how's the road access, what's the heating like, does the place hold when the thermometer drops below freezing.
Why Buy Homes for Sale in Highlands, NC?
People come for the climate and the quiet. They stay for the neighbors. The setting does the selling: waterfalls, trails, and air so clean it almost has a taste, all minutes from your front door. Want somewhere removed from the rush but not cut off from it? This pocket of western North Carolina earns the loyalty it gets. Worth it.
Ready to find your ideal homes for sale in Highlands? Contact Jon Tharp Homes today at (828) 347-9055 to schedule a showing or start your personalized home search.
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Homes for Sale in Highlands, NC
Cast a line into the crystal-clear waters of the Cullasaja River right from your own backyard. This beautifully wooded waterfront homesite on Sherwood Forest Road offers ...
- 26048452 MLS
Amazing VIEW and VALUE! Escape to an incredible condominium perched atop Highlands' Little Yellow Mountain offering unparalleled long-range panoramic views of surrounding...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4423151 MLS
Amazing VIEW and VALUE! Escape to an incredible condominium perched atop Highlands' Little Yellow Mountain offering unparalleled long-range panoramic views of surrounding...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1004131 MLS
- Vz Top Condominiums Bldg.
Nestled on desirable Cullasaja Drive, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom cottage welcomes you with heartwarming, in-town convenience and peaceful mountain privacy. Jus...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1004087 MLS
Consider this listing as a rarity inside Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, as a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath one-level home seldomly comes on the market. This jewel is designed for sc...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1004109 MLS
With sweeping mountain views like these, it's no wonder the street is called Broadview. Set within the coveted gated community of Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, at a...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 1004116 MLS
With sweeping mountain views like these, it's no wonder the street is called Broadview. Set within the coveted gated community of Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, at a...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 26048414 MLS
Whether you’re searching for the perfect weekend getaway or a year-round mountain residence, this completely remodeled and spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin offers the ide...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1004093 MLS
This enchanting 3-bedroom, 1 bath hidden artist's haven was known as the "caretakers lot" of the original Cold Springs development and is just 4 miles from the charm of M...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26048404 MLS
Enjoy the best of mountain living in this inviting single-story 3-bedroom, 3-bath home, ideally situated just minutes from downtown Highlands. Perfect as a relaxing weeke...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1004098 MLS
Set within Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, this home is a beautifully crafted mountain retreat offering long-range views, generous gathering spaces, and a convenient ...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 1004097 MLS
Are you ready for an low maintenance, lock and leave condo less than 10 minites to Main St. in Highlands? Gutted and updated, this move in ready condo has a fresh new lo...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1004096 MLS
- Hawks Nest Bldg.
Perched high on Holt Knob less than a mile from downtown Highlands, this rare mountain retreat offers long-range views typically found miles outside of town. The main lev...
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1004095 MLS
High above the busier areas of Highlands Country Club, this home offers a sense of peace from the moment you arrive. The setting is private and quiet, with less passing t...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 1004027 MLS
Rare opportunity on Mirror Lake in Highlands! This waterfront property offers an exceptional setting directly on the shores of Mirror Lake, less than five minutes from do...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1004069 MLS
BIG VIEWS. WALK-TO-TOWN!! For those who dream of waking up to spectacular mountain views and strolling into town, this exquisite Highlands retreat delivers it all. With c...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1004085 MLS
Discover a rare gem—a 1-acre lot on Big Bear Pen Rd in Highlands, NC, offering breathtaking year-round views of downtown Highlands and distant peaks like Shortoff Mountai...
- 1003845 MLS
Welcome to Lot 16A North Cobb Drive, an exceptional 1.08-acre parcel nestled within the prestigious Highlands Country Club Neighborhood in Highlands, NC. Situated conveni...
- 1003828 MLS
Embrace the opportunity to own a stunning .76-acre lot on Big Bear Pen Rd in Highlands, NC, boasting picturesque mountain views and a serene natural setting. This prime p...
- 1003836 MLS
Embrace the opportunity to own a stunning .76-acre lot on Big Bear Pen Rd in Highlands, NC, boasting picturesque mountain views and a serene natural setting. This prime p...
- 1003839 MLS
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