Wake up to sunrise views over the ridge of Shortoff Mountain as you enjoy your morning coffee on the open deck of this beautifully furnished and updated Highlands cottage. Tucked away in a quiet, private setting, this home offers a peaceful escape from everyday life, surrounded by natural landscaping and winding walking trails. Just a short hike away, you’ll find the beloved Whiteside Mountain Trail, making this an ideal retreat for nature lovers and hikers alike.
This impeccably maintained 3-bedroom home sits on 1.74 acres and features thoughtful updates throughout, including a new roof, skylights, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The property is spacious enough to host family gatherings and special celebrations, quickly becoming everyone’s favorite place to gather.
More than just a home, this is a place where memories are made—picnics under the trees, stories shared on the deck, and traditions passed down through generations. While others search for the next destination, your family will return here year after year, building a legacy of unforgettable moments.
Enjoy extraordinary mountain living behind the gates of Magnolia Drive, with no rental restrictions and no requirement to join Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.
Sold for $1,337,500
$1,337,500
2741 Magnolia Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.73 Acres Lot
$1,343,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,938 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,343,800
$1.06M - $1.71M
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Picnics under the treesOpen deckNew roofWinding walking trailsRenovated kitchenQuiet private settingSurrounded by natural landscaping
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Listed by:
Josephine Lovell,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT,
Andrea Gabbard,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Bought with:
W. Terry Potts
Country Club Properties
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002338Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, See Remarks, Stacked
Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, Bar, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, See Remarks, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Outside
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Detached Carport, Driveway, Golf Cart Garage
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Heated, Screened, See Remarks, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit, Private Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ridge, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.73 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Near Golf Course, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Private, Paved, Secluded, See Remarks, Views
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7561005943
- Zoning description: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Public, See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Subdivision: Wildcat Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
- HOA name: Wildcat Ridge Water Association
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $789,020
- Annual tax amount: $2,401
- Date on market: 12/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $1,337,500-10.5% |
Source: HCMLS #1002338 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,495,000 |
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| 1/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,495,000 |
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| 12/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+171.8% |
Source: HCMLS #1002338 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Sold | $550,000+29.4% |
Source: HCMLS #95376 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2007 | Sold | $425,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,401 | $789,020 |
| 2024 | $2,401 +0.5% | $789,020 |
| 2023 | $2,389 -13.3% | $789,020 +28.1% |
| 2022 | $2,757 | $616,030 |
| 2021 | $2,757 +6% | $616,030 |
| 2020 | $2,601 +0.5% | $616,030 |
| 2019 | $2,588 | $616,030 -6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,588 +5.4% | $655,950 |
| 2017 | $2,455 | $655,950 |
| 2016 | $2,455 | $655,950 |
| 2015 | $2,455 +0.9% | $655,950 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,432 | $638,580 |
| 2013 | $2,432 | $638,580 |
| 2012 | -- | $638,580 |
| 2011 | -- | $638,580 |
| 2010 | -- | $638,580 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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