Escape to mountain living at its finest in Apple Mountain, ideally situated just 10 minutes between downtown Highlands and Cashiers. Spanning 3,614 square feet (source: tax records) all on one level, this property combines privacy, luxury, and family-friendly comfort. Set on a private 1.01 acre lot, this property directly borders a shared easement with the prestigious Cullasaja Club with deeded access to Lake Ravenel for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing via a scenic pathway directly from your yard. Inside, a light-filled open layout centers around an expansive living room with a towering stone fireplace and vaulted, beamed ceilings. The well-designed kitchen features two refrigerators, a walk-in pantry, an expansive island, and a pass-through to the screened porch. Accommodations include a primary suite with dual custom closets and a spa bath, two generous-sized guest bedrooms, a private office, and a flexible bonus space. This home offers a thoughtful layout ideal for family living and entertaining guests. The outdoor haven features a screened porch, open deck, fire pit, putting green, zip line, and a sheltered dog run. Hobbyists and car enthusiasts will appreciate the four-car garage capacity, split between a two-car attached garage and a separate two-car detached garage with workshop space. Homeownership is easy thanks to an active HOA with a property manager providing weekly neighborhood checks and maintenance. Complete with a generator, repainted exterior, updated lighting, new furnaces, and fresh water heaters, this move-in-ready property offers the ultimate turn-key mountain lifestyle. MOTIVATED SELLERS!
For sale
Price cut: $100K (10/23)
$1,750,000
289 Apple Mountain Circle, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
1.01 Acres Lot
$1,670,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
Towering stone fireplaceZip lineFlexible bonus spaceVaulted beamed ceilingsFour-car garage capacityPutting greenOpen deck
- 84 days
- 548
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Osborn,
Pat Allen Realty Group,
Pat Allen,
Pat Allen Realty Group
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003892Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 4
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Closets, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Full,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Fire Pit, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: Lake Ravenel
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Private, Many Trees, Wooded, Flat, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 7551312512
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Playground, Park
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Apple Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Lake or Pond, Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
- HOA name: Apple Mountain Property Owners Association
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,132,650
- Annual tax amount: $3,394
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 84 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,670,700
$1.59M - $1.75M
$6,531/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Price change | $1,750,000-5.4% |
Source: HCMLS #1003892 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $1,850,000-6.8% |
Source: HCMLS #1003892 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,985,000+271% |
Source: HCMLS #1003892 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Sold | $535,000-10.1% |
Source: HCMLS #90450 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $595,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA #90450 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Pending sale | $595,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA #90450 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $595,000-12.1% |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA #90450 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2019 | Listing removed | $677,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA #88500 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $677,000-3.1% |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - MN #88500 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2017 | Price change | $699,000-4.1% |
Source: Highlands Sotheby's International Realty #86359 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $729,000 |
Source: HIGHLANDS SOTHEBYS INTL RLTY - DT OFFICE #86359 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,395 | $1,132,650 |
| 2024 | $3,395 +0.4% | $1,132,650 |
| 2023 | $3,383 +11.1% | $1,132,650 +65.9% |
| 2022 | $3,045 | $682,920 |
| 2021 | $3,045 +6% | $682,920 |
| 2020 | $2,872 +0.6% | $682,920 |
| 2019 | $2,855 | $682,920 -15.6% |
| 2018 | $2,855 | $809,570 |
| 2017 | -- | $809,570 |
| 2016 | -- | $809,570 |
| 2015 | -- | $809,570 -6.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $862,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $862,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $862,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $862,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $862,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $862,100 |
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