Mountain-Top Retreat with Breathtaking Nantahala Views | 2BR | 2BA | Bonus Room | 3,400+ Ft Elevation
Escape the noise and experience mountain living at its finest. Perched at over 3,400 feet in elevation, this beautifully maintained retreat offers breathtaking long-range views of the Nantahala Mountains, including nearby Lake Nantahala, one of North Carolina's most beautiful high-elevation lakes. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property, this home delivers the privacy, scenery, and mountain lifestyle buyers dream about.
Situated on approximately 0.78 acres in the desirable Whispering Springs HOA, the journey home is part of the experience. A paved road leads into the community before transitioning to gravel, winding through mature hardwoods to this peaceful mountaintop retreat surrounded by native mountain forest.
Inside, you'll immediately appreciate the warmth and character of a true mountain cabin. Natural wood finishes flow throughout the home, while a beautiful wood-burning fireplace anchors the spacious living room, creating the perfect gathering place on cool mountain evenings. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room ideal for guests, a home office, hobby space, or additional sleeping accommodations.
Both upstairs bedrooms feature private balconies, offering the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sun rise over the surrounding mountains or unwind beneath a sky full of stars. Step outside to the expansive L-shaped deck, where the large covered section provides year-round outdoor living for relaxing, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings.
Just beyond the deck, a scenic fire pit overlooks Lambert Mountain, creating an unforgettable setting for evening gatherings, storytelling, and spectacular mountain sunsets. A detached storage building offers plenty of room for tools, lawn equipment, seasonal decorations, and outdoor gear.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love everything this location has to offer. Lake Nantahala is just minutes away, offering boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and crystal-clear mountain waters. The nearby Nantahala River is nationally known for world-class trout fishing and exciting whitewater rafting. Within 30 minutes you'll find numerous mountain peaks, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and miles of hiking throughout the Nantahala National Forest, including the renowned Appalachian Trail and historic Bartram Trail. The Nantahala Outdoor Center is approximately 20 miles away, while the charming town of Franklin is about 23 miles, offering shopping, restaurants, breweries, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences.
Whether you're purchasing your first mountain home, seeking a peaceful retirement retreat, or investing in a vacation property, 259 Laurel Lane offers the rare opportunity to own a private piece of the Nantahala Mountains.
Private. Peaceful. Elevated. Welcome home.
For sale
$399,000
259 Laurel Lane, Topton, NC 28781
2beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$35/mo HOA
What's special
Nearby lake nantahalaBeautiful wood-burning fireplaceMature hardwoodsExpansive l-shaped deck
- 37 days
- 1,025
- 29
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Old Town Team,
Old Town Brokers
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 100588899
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Laundry, Other
Heating
- Wood, Fireplace(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Features
- Master Downstairs, Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Balcony, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Fencing: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.78
Details
- Parcel number: 6515237047
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Whispering Springs
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $420 annually
- HOA name: Whispering Springs
- HOA phone: 727-409-7179
Location
- Region: Aquone
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,690
- Annual tax amount: $1,017
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+99.6%$297/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/13/2019 | Listing removed | $199,900$149/sqft |
Source: NANTAHALA REAL ESTATE COMPANY #131824 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $199,900-16.7%$149/sqft |
Source: NANTAHALA REAL ESTATE COMPANY #131824 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2018 | Listing removed | $239,900$178/sqft |
Source: NANTAHALA REAL ESTATE COMPANY #128692 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $239,900+2080.9%$178/sqft |
Source: NANTAHALA REAL ESTATE COMPANY #128692 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/1988 | Sold | $11,000$8/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,018 | $281,690 |
| 2024 | $1,018 +1.2% | $281,690 |
| 2023 | $1,006 +9.7% | $281,690 +63.8% |
| 2022 | $917 | $171,920 |
| 2021 | $917 +5% | $171,920 |
| 2020 | $874 +1.5% | $171,920 |
| 2019 | $861 | $171,920 -4.1% |
| 2018 | $861 +2.9% | $179,270 |
| 2017 | $836 | $179,270 |
| 2016 | $836 | $179,270 |
| 2015 | $836 +2.8% | $179,270 -10.8% |
| 2014 | $813 | $200,930 |
| 2013 | $813 | $200,930 |
| 2012 | -- | $200,930 |
| 2011 | -- | $200,930 |
| 2010 | -- | $200,930 |
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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.








