There’s a moment when you step onto the screened porch, breathe in the cool mountain air, and know you’ve found something special. Perched at a high elevation just minutes from Cashiers, this beautifully remodeled and professionally furnished two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, comfort, and refined mountain living.
Thoughtfully renovated with exceptional attention to detail, the home seamlessly combines modern sophistication with timeless mountain charm. The open-concept great room and dining area are anchored by a stunning contemporary stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The designer kitchen features high-end finishes and a functional layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Spa-inspired bathrooms add an element of luxury, while a second multi-purpose living area on the lower level provides flexible space for family and guests. A whole house generator ensures added peace of mind.
Outdoor living is equally impressive. The lot is terraced and provides flat entry/access to both the main and lower levels. A screened porch, expansive decks, and a fire pit create multiple spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the property. The home overlooks extensively landscaped, low-maintenance native foliage and offers seasonal winter views of Lake Glenville. A spacious, level, fully fenced lawn space provides a safe and versatile outdoor area, ideal for children and pets.
Offered fully furnished, this renovated property presents an exceptional opportunity to immediately enjoy the Highlands-Cashiers lifestyle. Located in the North Norton community bordering Lake Glenville, the home is approximately ten minutes from Cashiers and a short drive to Highlands. Enjoy cool summer temperatures, acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, hiking trails, waterfalls, boating, and all the outdoor recreation that makes the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau one of North Carolina’s most sought-after mountain destinations.
Whether you're seeking a private mountain retreat, seasonal escape, or full-time residence, this inviting home offers more than a place to live—it offers a place to truly belong.
For sale
$750,000
430 Bright Mountain Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.8 Acres Lot
$704,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning contemporary stone fireplaceHigh elevationProfessionally furnishedOffered fully furnishedHigh-end finishesExpansive decksDesigner kitchen
- 7 hours |
- 116 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Greg Harrison,
Pat Allen Realty Group
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003549Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Description: Guest Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Description: Guest Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 3
- Description: Powder Room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Additional Living Quarters
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel, Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Other, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, On Site, Oversized
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Lighting, Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Sloped, Level
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Terraced
Details
- Parcel number: 7563167308
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Bright Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $492,754
- Annual tax amount: $1,771
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$704,200
$669,000 - $739,000
$1,702/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+81.6% |
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| 6/9/2023 | Sold | $413,000-5.6% |
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| 5/20/2023 | Pending sale | $437,500 |
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| 5/15/2023 | Price change | $437,500-2.6% |
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| 4/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $449,000 |
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| 3/30/2023 | Contingent | $449,000 |
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| 12/23/2022 | Price change | $449,000-3.4% |
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| 12/5/2022 | Price change | $465,000-4.1% |
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| 10/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $485,000+67.2% |
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| 4/20/2022 | Sold | $290,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,772 +65.5% | $492,754 +113.4% |
| 2024 | $1,070 | $230,900 |
| 2023 | $1,070 +7.1% | $230,900 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $999 +7.6% | $213,480 |
| 2021 | $928 +10.5% | $213,480 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $840 | $187,440 |
| 2019 | $840 | $187,440 |
| 2018 | $840 | $187,440 |
| 2017 | $840 +2.3% | $187,440 +62.2% |
| 2015 | $821 +28.3% | $115,530 -38.1% |
| 2011 | $640 | $186,540 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28723
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Cullowhee
- 28723
- 430 Bright Mountain Road






