$1,100,000

229 Lucerne Dr Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $6,073/month

2 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Perched high on Holt Knob less than a mile from downtown Highlands, this rare mountain retreat offers long-range views typically found miles outside of town. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, warm hardwood floors, and a classic brick fireplace. A light-filled sunroom with vaulted ceilings invites you to relax while taking in the ever-changing mountain skies. Step onto the expansive deck and feel as though you're soaring above the treetops. Outdoor living shines with a large cooking pavilion—perfect for entertaining year-round. The lower level offers versatile bonus rooms for guests, office, or hobbies. Complete with a garage and set on a naturally landscaped, low-maintenance one-acre lot, this property blends convenience, privacy, and breathtaking scenery in one exceptional offering.

Listing Agent

Kristie Brennan

Vignette Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284596025 License #316453 Listed on: 04/21/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Alpine Estates Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540025662

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,856

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

1 Acres

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Alpine Estates
  • Directions: From N 4th St, head toward Franklin Rd for 0.4 miles. Continue onto Franklin Rd briefly, then turn left onto Holt Knob Rd and follow for 0.2 miles. Slight left onto Lucerne Dr, destination will be on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1993
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Sunroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Elevation over 3000, Private, Rolling, Within City Limits, City Lot
  • View: Long Range View, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3984
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Detached, None-Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 30
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Parcel #: 7540025662

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2855.5
  • Tax Book Number: Q-30

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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
2023 $2,238 $843,150 $480,940 $362,210
2022 $2,238 $363,120 $150,000 $213,120
2021 $2,238 $363,120 $150,000 $213,120
2020 $2,146 $363,120 $150,000 $213,120
2018 $1,977 $359,360 $144,760 $214,600
2017 $1,977 $359,360 $144,760 $214,600
2016 $1,977 $359,360 $144,760 $214,600
2015 $1,954 $359,360 $144,760 $214,600
2014 $2,421 $536,330 $244,440 $291,890
2013 -- $536,330 $244,440 $291,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $1,100,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kristie Brennan

Vignette Realty, LLC

(828) 548-1038

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26046978

APN: 7540025662

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