Enjoy sweeping views of pristine Lake Nantahala and the surrounding mountains from this income-producing log home perched at 3,233 ft elevation. Whether you're looking for a second home, a vacation rental, or both, this property offers year-round beauty and exceptional versatility. The main level features a bright, open great room and dining area with soaring ceilings, massive timber accents, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. A river-stone wood burning fireplace and rich wood floors create a warm mountain-lodge feel, while double decks off the living and dining areas make entertaining effortless. A cozy loft provides extra sleeping space or the perfect hideaway for kids. The main level includes a comfortable bedroom and full bath. Downstairs, the lower level offers even more flexibility with an office that can double as a bedroom, an additional guest bedroom, and a spacious primary suite with its own river-stone fireplace. The primary suite opens to a lower deck complete with a hot tub and porch swing--an ideal spot to enjoy the lake and mountain views in every season. A large family room on this level gives everyone a place to relax on rainy days. Perfect for full-time living or as a high-demand vacation rental, this home blends rustic charm with modern comfort in one of the most beautiful settings in the Nantahala region.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/27)
$625,000
135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton, NC 28781
3beds
2,172sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$63/mo HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsMassive timber accentsRich wood floorsRiver-stone wood burning fireplaceAdditional guest bedroom
- 111 days
- 972
- 66
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Solesbee,
Nantahala Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 98544665
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Family Room
Heating
- Propane, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Basement, Other
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,172
- Total interior livable area: 2,172 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: .42
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 6515041541
- Zoning: Deed Restrictio
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: El Shaddai
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Roads, Water
- HOA fee: $750 annually
- HOA name: El Shaddai
Location
- Region: Topton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $446,230
- Annual tax amount: $1,542
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 111 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$288/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+23.8%$299/sqft |
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| 7/31/2024 | Listing removed | $525,000+16.7%$242/sqft |
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| 12/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/7/2022 | Sold | $450,000-14.3%$207/sqft |
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| 7/8/2021 | Pending sale | $525,000$242/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 28781
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nantahala High School
- Middle: Nantahala High School
- High: Nantahala High School
Source: Hive MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







