This estate property blends timeless architecture and a versatile floor plan suitable for privacy and/or entertaining on a grand scale. Perched on a private lot in Highlands Falls Country Club, one of area’s most sought-after communities, the home features a two-story stone fireplace, coffered ceilings, a formal dining room, and a chef's kitchen with professional appliances that opens to a bright family room with an adjacent covered and heated porch. Additional highlights of the main level include an expansive primary suite, an office with a limestone fireplace, and a spacious laundry room. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms, each featuring a walk-in closet, ensuite baths, and private porches. Additional features include a multi-room, cedar-lined walk-in attic, encapsulated basement, rare three-car garage, and gorgeous grounds. Offered luxuriously furnished with minor exclusions. This property has been meticulously maintained with recent updates including, new roof with a 50-year transferable limited warranty, three (3) new HVAC systems, two (2) new hot water heaters and a Generac generator. Membership to Highlands Falls Country Club is not mandatory, but the amenities are legendary, and the environment is warm and welcoming. Highlands NC was selected by Travel & Leisure as “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.
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$3,000,000
250 N Big Bear Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
4,947sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.02 Acres Lot
$3,010,200 Zestimate®
$606/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,010,200
$2.74M - $3.28M
Not available
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Encapsulated basementGorgeous groundsLuxuriously furnishedPrivate porchesCoffered ceilingsBright family roomRare three-car garage
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Listing Provided by:
Cristie Riley cristie@highlandscashierscire.com,
Christie's Int'l Real Estate H,
Clif Gottwals,
Christie's Int'l Real Estate H
Bought with:
Cristie Riley
Christie's Int'l Real Estate H
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4313436
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: Attic Finished, Attic Walk In, En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Features: Garden Tub, Whirlpool
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Drop Zone, Storage
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Down Draft, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Finished,Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,947
- Total interior livable area: 4,947 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,947
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Keypad Entry, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.02 Acres
- Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7540839077
- Zoning: R Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Other - See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Gated, Walking Trails
Location
- Region: Highlands
- Subdivision: Highland Falls Country Club
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $4,363 annually
- Association name: Highlands Falls Community Asso
- Association phone: 828-526-2203
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $3,000,000-11.6%$606/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4313436 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000$686/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4313436 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $3,395,000$686/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4313436 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000$686/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4313436 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.2 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 12.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highlands School
- Middle: Highlands School
- High: Highlands School
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.
- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 250 N Big Bear Rd
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