Experience modern mountain living at this architect-designed saltbox cottage tucked inside the gated community of The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs. Completed in 2022 with a focus on craftsmanship, simplicity, and natural light, the home offers layered mountain vistas stretching from Black Rock across the valley to the iconic face of Whiteside.
Designed by Jeffrey Dungan, the cottage features a one-bedroom, one-bathroom layout with soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and a clean, intentional aesthetic. High-end finishes include 7-inch oak hardwood flooring, painted pine shiplap throughout, quartz countertops, Delta Trinsic fixtures, and aluminum-clad Ply Gem windows. The home sits on a solid, continuously poured concrete foundation with robust 2x6 exterior framing for enhanced structural integrity and insulation. Dual-zone Mitsubishi mini-splits provide year-round climate control for year-round comfort.
Step outside to enjoy the long-range views from two thoughtfully positioned decks, one of which is a private covered deck off the primary bedroom that’s perfect for spending quiet mornings or taking in the mountain air. This home also offers pet-friendly functionality with the only fenced-in dog run in the community.
The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs features paved access, a gated entrance, a shared community fire pit, underground utilities, and high-speed fiber optic connectivity, ensuring comfort, privacy, and functionality. Centrally located between Highlands and Cashiers, this modern home offers easy access to both towns while providing a quiet, private setting to unwind and recharge.
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
134 Rock Face Trail, Highlands, NC 28741
1beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
0.34 Acres Lot
$451,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,481 Estimated rent
Home value
$451,900
$407,000 - $502,000
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Listed by:
Jonathan Hough,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Merry Soellner
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002351Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Shared Driveway, See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill, Private Entrance
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rocks, Valley, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Private, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 7560502853
- Zoning description: Single-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Contemporary,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Modular/Prefab, Concrete, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Community/Coop, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Preserve At Whiteside Cliffs
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated, Other, Security
- HOA fee: $5,328 annually
- HOA name: The Preserve At Whiteside Cliffs Hoa
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $527,601
- Annual tax amount: $1,329
- Date on market: 1/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 337 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $450,000-8.2% |
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| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $490,000 |
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| 3/31/2026 | Contingent | $490,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002351 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Price change | $490,000-6.7% |
Source: HCMLS #1002351 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5% |
Source: HCMLS #1000957 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,500+32.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1000957 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Sold | $416,000-47.9% |
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| 4/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
Source: HCMLS #98726 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,843 +38.8% | $527,601 +73.1% |
| 2024 | $1,328 | $304,880 |
| 2023 | $1,328 +85.4% | $304,880 +74.2% |
| 2022 | $716 | $175,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 5.1 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 20.7 mi
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