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    • $3,250,000

    439 By Way, Highlands, NC 28741

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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1993
    16.43 Acres Lot
    $3,013,700 Zestimate®
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    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Views of shortoff mountainCovered front porchWood ceilings and beamsStained glass windowsDouble-door garage with workshopUnique lighting fixturesStone terrace
    This is a rare opportunity to own acreage and one of the most unique homes in the area, and with views of Shortoff Mountain! 16.43 acres with two ponds, a custom-built house by Tommy Chambers, pump house, a large garage and an additional building. From the covered front porch, enter into a unique foyer with a wood-burning stove, stone floors and access to stairs leading up, the laundry room, a large game/viewing room and full bath. There is an elevator off the laundry that also can access the second level. As you walk up the stairs you are greeted with a generous family room with a large stone fireplace, and open to the kitchen and dining areas. Note the details like wood ceilings and beams, bay windows, stained glass windows, custom wood cabinets, old doors with transoms and unique lighting fixtures. The primary suite is located on this floor as well as a second bedroom and bath. Enjoy views of Shortoff Mountain from the dining area or primary bedroom. The upper level has a room that could be a studio, office or playroom and the third bedroom. The antique pine logs (circa 1865) are from a cabin in Thomasville, Georgia and the antique heart pine wood (circa 1875) is from a railroad station in Charlotte. The roof is a standing-seam metal, there are copper gutters with antique scuppers and lightning protection. Outside is a stone terrace and a covered area perfect for outdoor dining. The house overlooks a meadow with fruit trees, bushes and vines, and a double-door garage with workshop and unfinished second floor. Follow the asphalt drive that borders the property to view the 16-acre property, two ponds, an additional building and underground utilities. Use as a private mountain retreat or subdivide the acreage up to 4 additional estate lots. Only minutes to downtown Highlands, ranked America’s Best Small Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure Magazine in 2021.
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    Listed by:

    Carl Romberg,

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002779Originating 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: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: Second
      Family room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: Second
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: Second
      Recreation
      • Level: Upper
      Heating
      • Central, Gas, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bookcases, Chandelier, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, His and Hers Closets, Multiple Closets, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Stone
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
      • Furnished: Yes

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Additional Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Covered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Terrace
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Storage, Arbor
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Orchard, Trees/Woods
      • Waterfront features: Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 16.43 Acres
      • Features: Gentle Sloping, Meadow, Native Plants, Orchard(s), Private, Pond on Lot, Split Possible, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
      • Topography: Level,Rolling
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s)
      • Parcel number: 7541676409
      • Zoning description: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage,Log Home,Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Log, Shingle Siding, Stone, Stucco
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1993

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Generator
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Highlands

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $2,969,810
      • Annual tax amount: $8,705
      • Date on market: 3/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 124 days
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $3,013,700

        $2.86M - $3.16M

        $4,712/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/10/2026Listed for sale$3,250,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002779 Report a problem
        12/16/2025Listing removed$3,250,000
        Source: HCMLS #1001836 Report a problem
        9/17/2025Listed for sale$3,250,000+47.7%
        Source: HCMLS #1001836 Report a problem
        12/7/2020Sold$2,200,000-4.1%
        Source: HCMLS #94765 Report a problem
        10/21/2020Pending sale$2,295,000
        Source: CALIBER FINE PROPERTIES #94765 Report a problem
        9/23/2020Listed for sale$2,295,000-14.8%
        Source: CALIBER FINE PROPERTIES #94765 Report a problem
        9/30/2019Listing removed$2,695,000
        Source: OLD CASHIERS REALTY INC. #90950 Report a problem
        5/17/2019Listed for sale$2,695,000+63.3%
        Source: OLD CASHIERS REALTY INC. #90950 Report a problem
        8/19/2016Sold$1,650,000
        Source: HCMLS #83727 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,706 $2,969,810
        2024$8,706 +0.1%$2,969,810
        2023$8,694 +2.8%$2,969,810 +53%
        2022$8,457 $1,941,620
        2021$8,457 +20.9%$1,941,620 +14.1%
        2020$6,995 +0.2%$1,701,710
        2019$6,982 $1,701,710 +5.4%
        2018$6,982 +18.3%$1,614,330
        2017$5,903 $1,614,330
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