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    • $2,095,000

    177 Forest Trail Trail, Highlands, NC 28741

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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    0.89 Acres Lot
    $2,031,100 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $192/mo HOA

    What's special

    Stone fireplaceHorse pasturesTasteful landscape planDouble garageBeamed ceilingsTwo expansive covered balconiesFull covered deck
    It's called Forest Trail for a reason. Surrounding the prestigious Cold Springs Saddle & Tennis Club — and this residence — are national forest, hiking trails, a well-stocked trout stream and lake, horse pastures, and an expansive view of Shortoff Mountain. Beyond the trees stands the crown jewel of the community — a home reimagined through a comprehensive, designer-led renovation. Light pours through fresh, open rooms dressed in curated, high-end finishes: wide-plank white oak floors, honed soapstone, crisp white shiplap, and beamed ceilings, all in a palette that feels warm, current, and quietly luxurious. Outside, an equally tasteful landscape plan — quintessentially "Highlands Style" — blends into the sloping terrain, which gives way to a rare, large flat backyard set just off the home's two expansive covered balconies. With generous living space that flows effortlessly from hearth to covered deck, this home lives as beautifully as it looks — across two full levels, inside and out. The main level is a true retreat: a stone fireplace, a chef's galley kitchen with custom banquette, dining for twelve if needed, an open family room, a double garage, a full covered deck, guest quarters, and a serene primary suite. The bright, airy lower level opens with a grand club room — big enough for a full media lounge and a pool table — that spills onto a large lower-level balcony and out to the backyard for a game of croquet, plus another large bedroom and a bonus flex room (a potential 4th). Furniture does not convey, however; it is negotiable. Walk to the canoe and kayak dock, fly fish from the island, keep your horses on-site in a private stable, and experience quietude like never before — all just ten minutes and under three miles from downtown Highlands.
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    Listed by:

    Patrick Gleeson,

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers,

    Deborah Gleeson,

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003781Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Lower
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 1
      • Description: Powder Room
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Description: Guest Room Ensuite
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 4
      • Description: Expanded Jack & Jill
      • Level: Lower
      Bonus room
      • Description: Potentially a Fourth Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Description: Full Daylight
      • Level: Lower
      Great room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Utility room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Propane Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), VentedExhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Combination, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Daylight,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Concrete,Bath/Stubbed,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Paved, Private, Storage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      • Waterfront features: None
      • Body of water: Cold Springs
      Lot
      • Size: 0.89 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Sloped Down, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Private, Paved, Wooded
      • Topography: Sloping
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 7541955989
      • Zoning description: Residential
      • Horse amenities: Stable(s)

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage,Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Board & Batten Siding, Frame, Stone Veneer
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1985

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Engineered Septic
      • Water: Shared Well, Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Water Heater

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fishing, Stable(s), Lake, Near National Forest, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
      • Subdivision: Cold Springs
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Boat Dock, Lake or Pond, Picnic Area, Parking, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $2,300 annually
      • HOA name: Cold Springs Property Owners Association
      Location
      • Region: Highlands

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $605,070
      • Annual tax amount: $1,869
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 28 days
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $2,031,100

        $1.93M - $2.13M

        $4,919/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$2,095,000
        Source: HCMLS #1003781 Report a problem
        8/5/2026Contingent$2,095,000
        Source: HCMLS #1003781 Report a problem
        7/31/2026Listed for sale$2,095,000+205.4%
        Source: HCMLS #1003781 Report a problem
        4/2/2025Sold$686,000-21.6%
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        3/3/2025Pending sale$875,000
        Source: BHHS broker feed #104508 Report a problem
        3/3/2025Contingent$875,000
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        12/31/2024Price change$875,000-7.4%
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        8/28/2024Listed for sale$945,000
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        8/17/2024Pending sale$945,000
        Source: BHHS broker feed #104508 Report a problem
        8/16/2024Contingent$945,000
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        7/23/2024Price change$945,000-12.1%
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem
        6/11/2024Listed for sale$1,075,000
        Source: HCMLS #104508 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,869 $605,070
        2024$1,869 +0.6%$605,070
        2023$1,857 +13.8%$605,070 +70.8%
        2022$1,632 $354,340
        2021$1,632 +5.8%$354,340
        2020$1,542 +0.9%$354,340
        2019$1,529 $354,340 -24.3%
        2018$1,529 -14.1%$468,370
        2017$1,780 $468,370
        2016$1,780 $468,370
        2015$1,780 +1.3%$468,370 -12.9%
        2014$1,757 $537,490
        2013$1,757 $537,490
        2012-- $537,490
        2011-- $537,490
        2010-- $537,490
        2009-- $537,490
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