Long before “tiny homes” became a movement, 30 Wild Hog Trail embraced the idea that less space can mean more life.
Tucked into the woods of Highlands, this thoughtfully scaled mountain cabin captures what today’s buyers are searching for: simplicity, efficiency, authenticity, and a deeper connection to nature. At approximately 739 square feet, the home proves that great design is not about size — it is about atmosphere, comfort, and experience.
Built in 1999, years before compact living became mainstream, the cabin anticipated many of the qualities now driving the modern tiny-home and micro-retreat movement:
Efficient use of space
Minimal maintenance living
Indoor-outdoor connection
Rustic-modern mountain character
Privacy without isolation
A smaller footprint with a larger lifestyle
Set on nearly an acre of wooded land, the property offers the kind of natural setting that has made Western North Carolina cabins highly desirable among today’s buyers seeking wellness, retreat, and escape from urban life.
The cottage-style architecture, stone fireplace, and intimate scale create an experience that feels intentional rather than small. Modern buyers increasingly value homes that feel curated, calming, and connected to their surroundings — especially in sought-after mountain communities like Highlands.
Sold for $357,000
$357,000
30 Wild Hog Trail, Highlands, NC 28741
1beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.94 Acres Lot
$380,900 Zestimate®
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$1,508 Estimated rent
Home value
$380,900
$362,000 - $400,000
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Listed by:
Linda Conley,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Wildcat Cliffs
Bought with:
Joy Rideout, 332538
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003276Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Living area range: 500-1000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower, Other, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Secluded, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Other, See Remarks
- Parcel number: 7458492594
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Log, Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Highlands
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $357,000-7.3% |
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| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $385,000 |
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| 5/15/2026 | Contingent | $385,000 |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+81.2% |
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| 12/14/2007 | Sold | $212,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $965 | $292,290 |
| 2024 | $965 +1.3% | $292,290 |
| 2023 | $953 +15.2% | $292,290 +74.7% |
| 2022 | $828 | $167,330 |
| 2021 | $828 +5.4% | $167,330 |
| 2020 | $785 +1.7% | $167,330 |
| 2019 | $772 | $167,330 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $772 | $152,850 |
| 2017 | -- | $152,850 |
| 2016 | -- | $152,850 |
| 2015 | $645 +3.7% | $152,850 -27.3% |
| 2014 | $622 | $210,320 |
| 2013 | $622 | $210,320 |
| 2012 | -- | $210,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $210,320 |
| 2010 | -- | $210,320 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 14.7 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 14.9 mi
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