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187 Big Buck  Road, Highlands
$790,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4317414 MLS
Welcome to your peaceful 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain retreat on beautiful Buck Creek, where the soothing sounds of rushing water and the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a setting of pure serenity. This 2005 Arts & Crafts–style home blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates, offering both comfort and charm in a truly exceptional location. Nestled on an unrestricted 0.56± acre lot at the end of Big Buck Road—with only two homes beyond—this property enjoys a rare sense of privacy while remaining easily accessible off Buck Creek Road. The land directly fronts bold, year-round Buck Creek and adjoins an impressive 31,071 acres of U.S. Forest Service land, providing a feeling of endless wilderness and recreation right at your doorstep. Whether you love fly-fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing beside the water, this location offers a lifestyle immersed in nature. The home’s inviting exterior features open and screened porches designed to capture unobstructed views of the creek, where mornings begin with birdsong and evenings end with the peaceful rhythm of the water. Inside, a welcoming great room centers around a woodstove that adds warmth and ambiance on cool mountain nights. Hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, while natural light enhances the warm wood tones and open flow of the space. The main level offers an open-concept living and dining area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a comfortable guest bedroom with an ensuite bath. The guest bath features a unique circular soaking tub, perfect for both rejuvenating hot soaks and invigorating cold plunges—a rare find that adds a spa-like touch to this mountain home. Upstairs, a spacious open loft serves as a quiet sitting area or home office—ideal for reading, creative pursuits, or remote work—all while offering a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding forest and the soothing sound of Buck Creek below. The entire lower level is dedicated to the primary suite, creating a private retreat designed for relaxation and renewal. A gas stone fireplace adds cozy comfort, while the ensuite bath features a river stone walk-in shower that blends natural beauty with modern design. The screened porch off the primary suite overlooks Buck Creek and offers direct access to the lower-level open deck and stone patio, perfect for enjoying the sights and sounds of the water. Recent updates include a new three-bedroom septic tank installed in 2024, providing added value and peace of mind. Two convenient parking areas accommodate up to four vehicles, with easy year-round access suitable for full-time or seasonal living. Positioned approximately 30 minutes from downtown Highlands, NC, and 20 minutes from Franklin, the property strikes a perfect balance between peaceful seclusion and proximity to amenities. Spend your days exploring local waterfalls, trails, and scenic overlooks, then enjoy the fine dining, boutique shopping, and cultural events of Highlands—or the convenience of larger stores and services in Franklin. Whether you’re seeking a year-round residence, mountain getaway, or vacation rental opportunity, this home offers an ideal blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Its unrestricted status provides flexibility for future use, while the setting—fronting Buck Creek and bordering vast national forest land—ensures your surroundings will always retain their peace and privacy. This is more than a home; it’s a retreat where every day feels like a getaway—where the sounds of the creek and the cool mountain breezes remind you to slow down and savor life’s quieter moments. Discover the magic of Buck Creek living, where timeless style, modern comfort, and the beauty of nature converge in perfect harmony.

187 Big Buck Road, Highlands

4136 Rose Creek  Road, Franklin
$979,000
4255304 MLS
Eighty seven acres and over 1,800 feet of river frontage. Long range mountain views that change with every season. Land like this, forest and meadow, protected, and still full of possibility, rarely comes up for sale in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is the kind of property that gets bought once and held for generations. This is land built for a legacy retreat, an equestrian estate, or a small conservation minded community, with paved road access and just minutes to downtown Franklin. Asheville and Atlanta are both an easy drive, close enough for regular trips, far enough that this still feels like a retreat. It's the rare tract with room to build a lasting homeplace, with space to expand over time. Fifteen acres of open, manicured pasture roll out below the tree line, ready for horses, hay, or development with a view in every direction. Another twenty five acres of former pastureland have grown into young forest, layered with color and texture, while established woodlands climb the ridges with trails already cut through them for hiking and wildlife watching. The Little Tennessee River runs along the edge of the property, protected by a conservation easement that still allows grazing, crops, hiking trails, a canoe or kayak launch, and even a covered picnic gazebo, so the working, recreational character of the land stays fully intact for whoever owns it next. A separate state backed easement protects several streams on the property, where active restoration work is already underway, adding lasting ecological value at no cost to the owner. Few properties offer this much frontage, this much usable ground, and this level of protection all in one place. It's a rare foundation for whatever comes next, whether that's a homeplace, a working farm, or land held simply for the sake of holding it.

4136 Rose Creek Road, Franklin

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Homes with Creek Front in Macon County, NC

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Macon County Market — Homes with Creek Front Comparison

Live MLS data — Macon County vs. Homes with Creek Front

Macon County
Homes with Creek Front
inventory
Active Listings
1,041
3
Sold (Past 6 Mo.)
571
2
Under Contract
107
0
pricing
Avg. List Price
$716,458
$481,333
Cost / Sq. Ft.
$340
$249
typical home
Living Area
2,677 ft²
1,305 ft²
Avg. Beds
2.8
3.0
Avg. Baths
3.0
2.0
Days on Market
202
261

Homes with Creek Front in Macon County: Market Data

Data as of (MLS snapshot; listings below update live)

Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data as of October 21, 2026 shows 3 active listings for Macon County homes with creek front. Listings like these do not come up often in Macon County. Over the past six months, 2 listings in this search sold. With so few listings, setting up a listing alert is the easiest way to learn of the next one.

Homes with Creek Front in Macon County, NC, October 21, 2026
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Active listings3
Sold, past six months2

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Market questions

How many Macon County homes with creek front are on the market?

There were 3 Macon County homes with creek front for sale as of October 21, 2026, based on Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data.

How do Macon County homes with creek front compare with other areas?

As of October 21, 2026, there were 3 Macon County homes with creek front for sale. In the same search, Buncombe County had 108 homes with creek front for sale at a median list price of $554,000, Haywood County had 93 homes with creek front for sale at a median list price of $439,900 and Henderson County had 55 homes with creek front for sale at a median list price of $553,900.

How many Macon County homes with creek front sold in the past six months?

2 Macon County homes with creek front sold in the six months before October 21, 2026.

Listing data courtesy of Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc.

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