Experience elevated mountain living in this exceptional custom home nestled on 4 private acres in the gated community of Junaluska Highlands. Perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking layered views of Lake Junaluska, downtown Waynesville, and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, this custom home blends comfort and the beauty of WNC . Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the main level features a stunning great room with cathedral ceilings, cherry built-ins, a gas fireplace with handcrafted wood mantel, and expansive windows opening to a spacious partially covered deck where the views take center stage. The kitchen offers maple cabinetry, granite countertops, Travertine backsplash, breakfast bar seating, and a sunny breakfast area. A formal dining room with a tray ceiling creates an elegant setting for gatherings, while the main-level primary suite provides a peaceful retreat. A fourth bedroom currently serves as a home office. The lower level is ideal for guests and recreation, featuring two private ensuite bedrooms, a large family room with a gas fireplace, a wet bar complete with kegerator, beverage fridge, ice maker, and access to the stamped concrete patio. Thoughtful details throughout include crown molding, rich wood trim, tinted front windows, professionally designed & maintained landscaping by BH Graning, generator, paved level driveway, and oversized double garage. Located just minutes from Lake Junaluska, downtown Waynesville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Junaluska Highlands offers a serene mountain lifestyle with upscale homes, gated privacy, and unforgettable scenery at every turn.
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$1,275,000
1278 Breckenridge Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
4beds
2,967sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2009
4 Acres Lot
$1,274,900 Zestimate®
$430/sqft
$3,398 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,274,900
$1.19M - $1.38M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle McElroy michelle.mcelroy@howardhannatate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Bought with:
Colleen Hannah
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4384776
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,004
- Total interior livable area: 2,967 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,004
- Finished area below ground: 963
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 8617880973
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Pond, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Junaluska Highlands
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,755 annually
- HOA name: Junaluska Highlands
Location
- Region: Waynesville
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $430/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $821,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,321
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $1,275,000-5.6%$430/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4384776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$455/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4384776 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+7614.3%$455/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4384776 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Sold | $17,500-95.1%$6/sqft |
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| 7/11/2008 | Sold | $360,000+2.9%$121/sqft |
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| 12/7/2005 | Sold | $350,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,321 | $821,600 |
| 2024 | $6,321 +5.5% | $821,600 |
| 2023 | $5,992 | $821,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $821,600 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $672,000 |
| 2019 | $5,002 | $672,000 |
| 2018 | $5,002 | $672,000 |
| 2017 | $5,002 +2.3% | $672,000 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $4,889 | $674,000 |
| 2015 | $4,889 +5.9% | $674,000 |
| 2014 | $4,617 +128.4% | $674,000 -18.7% |
| 2010 | $2,021 | $829,010 |
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Neighborhood: 28785
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Junaluska ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 4/10Waynesville MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10Tuscola HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Junaluska
- Middle: Waynesville
- High: Tuscola
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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