This well-maintained 3 bed, 3 bath home with large loft is conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers and checks all the boxes:
• Furnished with minor exclusions
• Open floor plan with massive stone fireplace
• Creekside setting with large porch and fireplace
• Additional open deck area for grilling and entertaining
• Creekside Firepit
• A compelling off-campus alternative for both Wildcat and Cullasaja Club members
• Well-maintained - updated (HVAC, Central Dehumidification, Encapsulated Crawlspace)
• Vacation Rentals Permitted
• Plans for carport and covered home access have been professionally designed and approved by HOA
This property is perfect to enjoy as a charming mountain home, an income property or a combination of the two. Community amenities include a picnic area and pond. This property is offered furnished with only minor exclusions for immediate enjoyment and use.
Highlands NC was chosen by Travel & Leisure as “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.
For sale
$1,150,000
34 W Forest Way, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$121/mo HOA
What's special
Massive stone fireplaceLarge loftFurnished with minor exclusionsCreekside firepitOpen floor planLarge porchCreekside setting
- 28 days |
- 924 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Clif Gottwals,
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003404Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Encapsulated
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room, Outside, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Native Plants, Many Trees
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7551451068
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Wildwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,450 annually
- HOA name: Wildwood Forest Poa
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $703,540
- Annual tax amount: $2,153
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,494/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+265.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1003404 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2015 | Sold | $315,000-9.7% |
Source: HCMLS #82515 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2015 | Pending sale | $349,000 |
Source: HIGHLANDS PROPERTIES #82515 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $349,000+23.5% |
Source: HIGHLANDS PROPERTIES #82515 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2013 | Sold | $282,500+2.8% |
Source: NGBOR #224836 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2013 | Price change | $274,900-8.4% |
Source: Coldwell Banker High Country Realty #224836 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2013 | Price change | $300,000-2.9% |
Source: Coldwell Banker High Country Realty #224836 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2012 | Price change | $309,000-6.3% |
Source: Coldwell Banker High Country Realty #224836 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2012 | Price change | $329,900-2.9% |
Source: Silver Creek Real Estate Group #74229 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2012 | Price change | $339,900-1.4% |
Source: Silver Creek Real Estate Group #74229 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2012 | Price change | $344,900-4.2% |
Source: Silver Creek Real Estate Group #74229 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2012 | Listed for sale | $359,900+18.8% |
Source: Silver Creek Real Estate Group #74229 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2011 | Sold | $303,000-18.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2011 | Price change | $369,900-21.2% |
Source: Silver Creek Real Estate Group #74229 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2011 | Price change | $469,500-4.1% |
Source: BLACKROCK REALTY GROUP, LLC #67753 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $489,500 |
Source: BLACKROCK REALTY GROUP, LLC #67753 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2010 | Listing removed | $489,500 |
Source: Harry Norman Realtors #67753 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2009 | Listed for sale | $489,500 |
Source: John Schiffli Real Estate #67753 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,154 | $703,540 |
| 2024 | $2,154 +0.6% | $703,540 |
| 2023 | $2,142 +12% | $703,540 +67.6% |
| 2022 | $1,913 | $419,750 |
| 2021 | $1,913 +5.9% | $419,750 |
| 2020 | $1,807 +0.7% | $419,750 |
| 2019 | $1,794 +3% | $419,750 -8.3% |
| 2018 | $1,742 | $457,820 +4.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $438,790 |
| 2016 | -- | $438,790 |
| 2015 | $1,674 +1.4% | $438,790 -27% |
| 2014 | $1,651 | $600,700 |
| 2013 | $1,651 | $600,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $600,700 +1.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $592,750 |
| 2010 | -- | $592,750 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 11.9 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 12.1 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 34 W Forest Way
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