Nestled in the highly sought-after Big Bear Pen area of Highlands, this charming furnished mountain home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and timeless Highlands appeal. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, each with its own private full bath, the thoughtfully designed floor plan also includes a versatile bonus room ideal for a guest room, den, study—or a combination of all three. An additional flex space near the kitchen provides the perfect spot for a pantry, extra storage, or a cozy home office.
Warm wood floors throughout create an inviting atmosphere and complement the generously sized living spaces. The covered screened porch is perfect for entertaining friends over a small dinner party or simply enjoying a peaceful morning coffee surrounded by nature.
Originally built in 1985 and extensively renovated in 2011, the home was expanded to include a spacious Primary Suite featuring a walk-in closet plus two additional closets, a tiled bath, dedicated laundry room, and attached two-car garage. Designed for easy mountain living, there are only four steps to enter, with the remainder of the home conveniently situated on one level.
Lovingly maintained as a successful vacation rental for decades, this property offers excellent potential to help offset the cost of a second home investment. The naturally landscaped grounds provide beauty with minimal maintenance, allowing more time to enjoy everything Highlands has to offer. Offered furnished with very few exceptions, this is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready mountain retreat in one of Highlands’ most desirable neighborhoods.
For sale
$1,250,000
955 Big Bearpen Road, Highlands, NC 28741
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.51 Acres Lot
$1,193,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm wood floors throughoutDedicated laundry roomAttached two-car garageTiled bathCharming furnished mountain homeThoughtfully designed floor planGenerously sized living spaces
- 45 days |
- 381 |
- 16 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeannie Chambers,
Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003282Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Other, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Concrete,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, See Remarks
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Other, Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 7540747212
- Zoning description: Recreational
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Big Bear Pen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $615,420
- Annual tax amount: $2,528
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Estimated market value
$1,193,800
$1.13M - $1.25M
$5,822/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+194.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1003282 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2022 | Sold | $425,000-50% |
Source: HCMLS #100260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
Source: HCMLS #100260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
Source: HCMLS #100260 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2022 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
Source: HCMLS #100260 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
Source: HCMLS #100260 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,528 | $615,420 |
| 2024 | $2,528 +0.5% | $615,420 |
| 2023 | $2,516 -15.8% | $615,420 +25.3% |
| 2022 | $2,988 | $491,010 |
| 2021 | $2,988 +4.3% | $491,010 |
| 2020 | $2,864 +0.5% | $491,010 |
| 2019 | $2,851 +2.8% | $491,010 -3.9% |
| 2018 | $2,772 | $511,110 |
| 2017 | -- | $511,110 |
| 2016 | -- | $511,110 |
| 2015 | $2,772 | $511,110 -4.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $535,920 |
| 2013 | -- | $535,920 |
| 2012 | -- | $535,920 +34.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $397,850 |
| 2010 | -- | $397,850 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.2 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
- 955 Big Bearpen Road



