Welcome to Pritchard's Perch, 11.61 acres of pristine and protected acres of forest, bordering USFS lands. Combining a private setting with spectacular long-range views, this family retreat has entertained many guests through the years, as well as use as a vacation rental. Placed into a Conservation Easement with the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (2011), to preserve the acreage in its natural state, this unique property is conveniently located between Franklin and Highlands.
Sold for $469,000
$469,000
251 Panther Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
2beds
--sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1984
11.61 Acres Lot
$466,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$466,400
$364,000 - $597,000
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Private settingSpectacular long-range views
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Listed by:
Tommy Jenkins,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty (Mls)
Bought with:
Tommy Jenkins, 46524
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty (Mls)
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26042671
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Workshop,Exterior Entry
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double in Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 11.61 Acres
- Features: Adjoins USFS, Elevation over 3000, Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7532784589
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log,Cabin,Chalet
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $410,320
- Annual tax amount: $1,306
- Date on market: 11/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Sold | $469,000-6% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042671 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Contingent | $499,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002224 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042671 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,306 | $410,320 |
| 2024 | $1,306 +0.9% | $410,320 |
| 2023 | $1,294 +21.4% | $410,320 +84.1% |
| 2022 | $1,066 | $222,900 |
| 2021 | $1,066 +5.6% | $222,900 |
| 2020 | $1,010 +1.3% | $222,900 |
| 2019 | $997 | $222,900 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $997 +14% | $216,790 |
| 2017 | $875 | $216,790 |
| 2016 | $875 | $216,790 |
| 2015 | $875 +2.7% | $216,790 -3.5% |
| 2014 | $852 | $224,560 |
| 2013 | $852 | $224,560 |
| 2012 | -- | $224,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $224,560 -25.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $301,580 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28741
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 5.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 8.1 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 251 Panther Mountain Rd
