Priced BELOW tax value = instant equity opportunity! Why buy one when you can get two living spaces for the price of one? Welcome to a Jeffrey Dungan Low Country XL-designed mountain Tiny Cottage in the gated community of The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. The upper level lives like a designer home with Summit appliances, quartz countertops, Delta fixtures, 7” oak hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and expansive Ply Gem windows and French doors showcasing 270 panoramic views. Both bedrooms fit king beds and include built-ins plus a private deck off the main-level bedroom. Downstairs offers a true second living space with its own living area, kitchenette, bedroom, walk-in shower, and covered deck—ideal for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. Dual Mitsubishi mini-splits provide year-round comfort. Enjoy 500+ sq ft of decking, premium cedar board-and-batten siding, shiplap walls, breakfast bar dining, combo washer/dryer, dry storage, and energy-efficient construction. Sleeps 4+ comfortably. A mountain escape and smart investment with unmatched views and built-in upside. Opportunities like this don't last—call today!
For sale
$999,000
261 Rock Face Trl, Highlands, NC 28741
2beds
--sqft
Residential, Park Model/Tiny Home
Built in 2024
0.53 Acres Lot
$963,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$300/mo HOA
What's special
Shiplap wallsCathedral ceilingsDelta fixturesPremium cedar board-and-batten sidingSummit appliancesUnmatched viewsQuartz countertops
- 118 days
- 277
- 11
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison Macdowell (MLS Only),
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/FR Combo, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 1001-1200 Square Feet
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio/Atrium
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Hilly/Steep, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7560506407
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Park Model/Tiny Home
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone, Board & Batten Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: Shared Well, Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Preserve At Whiteside Cliffs
HOA
- HOA fee: $3,600 annually
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $3,632
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$963,400
$915,000 - $1.01M
$2,497/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,000-7.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1003187 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,075,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,075,000 |
Source: HCMLS #106088 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2025 | Price change | $1,075,000-2.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037954 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-3.1% |
Source: HCMLS #106088 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Listing removed | $1,135,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103767 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,135,000+15.2% |
Source: HCMLS #103767 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2024 | Sold | $985,530-1.3% |
Source: HCMLS #103074 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2024 | Pending sale | $999,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103074 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $999,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103074 Report a problem | ||
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