$3,850,000

1292 Leonard Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $21,351/month

Total Views 167
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Community Lake
  • 5-minute walk to Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

About This Home

Your Highlands Sanctuary – Steps from Main Street, Yet a World Away
$3,850,000.00 – Shown by appointment

Just a short walk from the heart of Main Street in Highlands, NC, this exceptional property feels worlds apart with its serene setting and breathtaking views. Nestled on a half-acre lot, the home offers a front-row seat to Harris Lake and overlooks Mill Creek, a charming pond, and a cascading waterfall—all framed by professionally landscaped gardens and a picturesque footbridge.

Inside, you’ll find over 2,600 sq. ft. on the main level plus an additional 800 sq. ft. on the lower level. Every detail reflects quality and craftsmanship, with more than 10,000 sq. ft. of antique heart pine throughout, complemented by custom brass, copper, and stained-glass accents.

Highlights include:
Three ensuite bedrooms, each with a jetted tub, mahogany vanity, marble countertops, and copper sinks
Powder room on the main level and a fourth bedroom with full bath on the lower level
Spacious kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, copper sink, and abundant storage
Two gas fireplaces: both with custom-designed iron screens. The fireplace in the library/den has a hand-carved mantle featuring a relief of the property
Separate library/den with private lakeside entrance
Wraparound deck with sweeping views of Harris Lake, Satulah Mountain, and lush native landscaping
The lower-level features finished pine ceilings, a game room, storage areas, laundry, mechanical room, and convenient access to the oversized two-car garage.

Additional features include:
Two gas-fired HVAC systems
Whole-house generator
City water, sewer, and twice-weekly trash pickup
This home is not just a residence—it’s a sanctuary, blending timeless craftsmanship with natural beauty in one of the most sought-after locations in Highlands.

(More photos coming)

Listing Agent

Jeannie Chambers

Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals Listed on: 10/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,298

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23,25,+ Port 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7449592999

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sunset Hills Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,298

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Mill Creek
  • Subdivision Name: sunset Hills
  • Directions: Main Street, the next road past Mt. Fresh, Library. Turn RIGHT onto Leonard Road- just a few feet to almost at the stop sign- the home is on the right. At the corner of Smallwood and Leonard. (Lakeside Restaurant is on Smallwood.)
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Gas Log, Library, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Other, Natural Woodwork

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Secluded, Views, Waterfall, Wetlands, Waterfront, City Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Garden, Lake, Creek/Stream
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Storage, Water Feature
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Other, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fitness Center, Lake, Playground, Park, Pickleball, Pool, Restaurant, Trails/Paths
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7449592999
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10298.34
  • Tax Lot: 23,25,+ Port 24
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $2,601,160 $562,500 $2,038,660
2024 -- $2,601,160 $562,500 $2,038,660
2023 $9,417 $2,601,160 $562,500 $2,038,660
2022 $9,417 $1,587,280 $661,500 $925,780
2021 $9,417 $1,587,280 $661,500 $925,780
2020 $9,016 $1,587,280 $661,500 $925,780
2018 $7,308 $1,376,980 $450,000 $926,980
2017 -- $1,376,980 $450,000 $926,980
2016 $7,308 $1,376,980 $450,000 $926,980
2015 -- $1,376,980 $450,000 $926,980
2014 $6,319 $1,426,220 $340,000 $1,086,220
2013 -- $1,426,220 $340,000 $1,086,220
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $3,850,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1002006

APN: 7449592999