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For salePrice cut: $75K (9/2)
$1,175,000
3beds
--sqft

221 Hideaway Trail, Highlands, NC 28741

3beds
--sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1970
1.03 Acres
2 Garage spaces
$192/mo HOA

What's special

Vaulted ceilingAttractive low-maintenance settingDramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace

Located in a quiet mountain community just minutes from downtown Highlands and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, this inviting home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, convenience, and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood is one of the Plateau's few equestrian communities, featuring community stables, multiple paddocks, and access to riding and hiking trails that traverse the natural beauty of Shortoff Mountain. Residents also enjoy a spring-fed lake with fishing and kayaking, as well as a community tennis court. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and native mountain plantings, the property offers an attractive, low-maintenance setting that complements the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home features three bedrooms and three baths, with a spacious living room highlighted by a vaulted ceiling and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The main living areas open seamlessly to a large combination of covered and open-air decking, creating ideal spaces for entertaining, outdoor dining, or simply enjoying the mountain environment. A lower patio with a firepit provides an additional gathering area for family and friends. The terrace level expands the home's living space with a comfortable family room perfect for games, movie nights, or casual relaxation, along with a private office for those who work remotely or simply desire a quiet retreat. Offering access to outstanding community amenities and a location convenient to both Highlands and the hospital, this home presents an opportunity to enjoy the best of mountain living in one of the Plateau's most distinctive neighborhoods.

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Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003511Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Judith Michaud,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003511Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
  • Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Living room
  • Level: Main
Heating
  • Central
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
  • Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Concrete
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Propane, Stone

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Additional Parking
  • Garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
  • Exterior features: Fire Pit
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront features: None, Deeded Access
Lot
  • Size: 1.03 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Flat
  • Topography: Level
Details
  • Parcel number: 7541941938
  • Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1970

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Private
  • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Fishing, Stable(s), Lake, Tennis Court(s), Water Access
  • Subdivision: Cold Springs
HOA
  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA fee: $2,300 annually
  • HOA name: Cold Springs Poa
Location
  • Region: Highlands

Financial & listing details

  • Tax assessed value: $768,250
  • Annual tax amount: $2,341
  • Date on market: 6/13/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 85 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
9/2/2026Price change$1,175,000-6%
Source: HCMLS #1003511 Report a problem
6/13/2026Listed for sale$1,250,000+98.4%
Source: HCMLS #1003511 Report a problem
7/10/2002Sold$630,000
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$2,341 $768,250
2024$2,341 +0.5%$768,250
2023$2,329 +8%$768,250 +61.3%
2022$2,156 $476,230
2021$2,156 +5.9%$476,230
2020$2,035 +0.6%$476,230
2019$2,022 +5.1%$476,230 -6.3%
2018$1,924 $508,380
2017-- $508,380
2016-- $508,380
2015$1,924 +1.2%$508,380 -41.1%
2014$1,901 $862,870
2013$1,901 $862,870
2012-- $862,870
2011-- $862,870
2010-- $862,870

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$6,579/mo
Principal & interest
$5966
Property taxes
$421
HOA Fees
$192
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Estimated market value

$1,111,700

$1.06M - $1.17M

$4,159/mo

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Neighborhood: 28741

Nearby schools

Highlands School
Grades K-12 • 3.2 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10
Macon Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 11 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Mountain View Intermediate School
Grades 5-6 • 11.2 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10
Student Progress Rating
1/10

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