346 Hummingbird Lane, Highlands, NC 28741
What's special
Wake up to crisp mountain air drifting through the windows and step onto your screened deck with a steaming cup of coffee as the sun rises over the rolling greens of Highlands Country Club. This extraordinary European-style cottage lovingly dubbed "Boxwood" seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with a touch of mountain flair. Originally designed and masterfully built by Ralph Thomas, this one-of-a-kind residence showcases Old World artistry and millwork of a quality rarely seen in Highlands. Every detail has been executed with precision, creating a home that cannot be replicated. Boxwood offers sweeping views of the Donald Ross–designed golf course, including the 10th, 14th, and 15th fairways and greens. From the expansive screened deck that opens directly from the living room, you can relax and enjoy the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living while watching golfers test their skills against the lush mountain backdrop. Accessible year-round, with club membership available (subject to approval and applicable fees), this location offers both prestige and convenience. Inside, the home is filled with character and natural light from high-end windows imported from Europe that open inward to invite fresh mountain breezes. Heart pine floors run throughout the main level, and the striking staircase features unique log steps, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level includes a serene primary suite with a spa-like bath, while the upper level is ideal for guests, offering two spacious en-suite bedrooms. Above the oversized two-car garage, yet accessible from inside the home, is a fourth bedroom that could also work beautifully as a bunk room, office, or game room. Whether hosting friends on the deck or simply admiring the craftsmanship that defines every inch of this residence, you will find this is far more than a home—it is a work of art. Truly unique, this property must be seen to be fully appreciated.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Mitzi Rauers,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Inside Entrance, Kitchen Level
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Partially Cleared, Flat
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 7439991514
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Highlands Cc
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,955,050
- Annual tax amount: $7,770
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 403 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,275,000-3% |
Source: HCMLS #1002484 | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,375,000-3.4% |
Source: HCMLS #1002484 | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,495,000 |
Source: BHHS broker feed #1001623 | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $3,495,000-4.2% |
Source: HCMLS #1001623 | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+92.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1001623 | ||
| 3/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: | ||
| 9/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+198.7% |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty #94671 | ||
| 9/8/2020 | Sold | $636,000-20.5% |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/30/2010 | Sold | $800,000-46.6% |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000 |
Source: OXFORD PROPERTIES, LLC #69569 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,770 | $1,955,050 |
| 2024 | $7,770 +0.2% | $1,955,050 |
| 2023 | $7,758 +20.5% | $1,955,050 +81.1% |
| 2022 | $6,439 | $1,079,530 |
| 2021 | $6,439 -11.1% | $1,079,530 -15.1% |
| 2020 | $7,242 +0.2% | $1,271,180 |
| 2019 | $7,229 | $1,271,180 -11.1% |
| 2018 | $7,229 -4.6% | $1,429,140 |
| 2017 | $7,581 | $1,429,140 |
| 2016 | $7,581 | $1,429,140 |
| 2015 | $7,581 +0.3% | $1,429,140 -11.8% |
| 2014 | $7,558 | $1,620,990 |
| 2013 | $7,558 | $1,620,990 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,620,990 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,620,990 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,620,990 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$3,065,600
Estimated sales range
$2.91M - $3.22M
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
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