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    • $4,750,000

    51 Bear Shadow Ridge, Highlands, NC 28741

    4beds
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    $27,707/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2008
    1.32 Acres Lot
    $3,828,700 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautifully landscaped level groundsPrivate expansive deckRich antique hardwood floorsThree-car garageLuxurious primary suiteNewly updated spa-like bathThree grand guest suites
    Perched above the clouds with front-row seats to nature’s most spectacular show. Situated inside the exclusive gates of Bear Shadow Ridge, this masterfully crafted retreat is one of only two homes offering a completely unobstructed view of Whiteside Mountain, the valley below, and the famous bi-annual "Shadow of the Bear" phenomenon. Skip the crowded public overlook—enjoy this legendary sight from the comfort of your private expansive deck or sunroom. Bear Shadow sitings are so rare they are the topic of Land Rover commercials! Designed with quiet sophistication, the main level features rich antique hardwood floors, a true chef’s kitchen, and a luxurious primary suite complete with a newly updated spa-like bath and a massive walk-in closet with dedicated laundry. Upstairs, three grand guest suites offer ample space for family, while a private bonus apartment over the three-car garage provides the ideal guest house or nanny suite. Outdoors, enjoy beautifully landscaped, level grounds—a rare mountain find perfect for pets and outdoor living. Located conveniently between Highlands and Cashiers, you're just ten minutes from world-class dining, shopping, and premier country clubs.
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    Listed by:

    Josephine Lovell,

    Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003864Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler, Warming Drawer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, Wired for Sound
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 4
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden, Other, Satellite Dish
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1.32 Acres
      • Features: Rolling Slope
      • Topography: Rolling
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7551947528
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Metal,Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2008

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $1,105,390
      • Annual tax amount: $3,316
      • Date on market: 7/31/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $3,828,700

        $3.37M - $4.36M

        $7,096/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Listed for sale$4,750,000+25.5%
        Source: HCMLS #1003864 Report a problem
        9/13/2023Sold$3,784,000-12%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/4/2023Pending sale$4,299,000
        Source: HCMLS #102173 Report a problem
        8/15/2023Contingent$4,299,000
        Source: HCMLS #102173 Report a problem
        5/22/2023Listed for sale$4,299,000+186.6%
        Source: HCMLS #102173 Report a problem
        4/1/2015Sold$1,500,000-14.3%
        Source: HCMLS #78977 Report a problem
        3/22/2015Pending sale$1,750,000
        Source: EXURBIA SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY #78977 Report a problem
        8/30/2014Price change$1,750,000-12.3%
        Source: Highlands Sotheby's International Realty #78977 Report a problem
        3/23/2014Price change$1,995,000-9.1%
        Source: EXURBIA SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY #78977 Report a problem
        11/16/2012Price change$2,195,000-11.7%
        Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #74841 Report a problem
        4/16/2012Listed for sale$2,485,000
        Source: PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP INC. #74841 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,316 $1,105,390
        2024$3,316 +0.8%$1,105,390 +0.4%
        2023$3,290 +152.4%$1,100,490 +263.1%
        2022$1,303 $303,070
        2021$1,303 +6.3%$303,070
        2020$1,227 $303,070
        2019$1,227 -19.9%$303,070 -28.8%
        2018$1,532 $425,740
        2017-- $425,740
        2016-- $425,740
        2015-- $425,740 +142.7%
        2014$1,543 $175,390
        2013$1,543 $175,390
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