$2,499,000

26 Valentine Ln Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $13,748/month

Total Views 53,843
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Gated Parking
  • 1.65 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

In a quiet, wooded neighborhood just minutes from Main Street Highlands, 26 Valentine Lane offers a fully furnished mid-century modern retreat that’s ready to enjoy—and already established as a vacation rental with an excellent rental history. Set on 1.65 acres, this unique property provides a peaceful mountain escape with tranquil ponds, a gentle stream, a firepit, and a few charming waterfalls woven into the landscape. A circular driveway welcomes you to the main residence with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, plus a separate 1 bed, 1 bath guest house—perfect for hosting guests or generating rental income. Inside, warm and inviting spaces feature three wood-burning fireplaces that add cozy character to multiple rooms. The oversized eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home—ideal for gathering, cooking, or simply enjoying the serene views of the surrounding trees and the sound of flowing water. The large primary suite includes its own private office area, a spacious walk-in double closet, and an expansive master bathroom designed for comfort and relaxation. A second bedroom on the main floor is perfect for older guests, while two upstairs bedrooms offer privacy. The terrace level features a comfortable family room, sleeping area, and full bath, with direct access to the beautiful gardens. Outdoors, the fenced yard offers space to garden, play, or let pets roam safely. A generator ensures peace of mind year-round, and the two-car garage provides ample storage. Less than five minutes (2.5 miles) from Highlands’ charming shops, restaurants, and events, this home blends seclusion with convenience. Whether enjoying your morning coffee on the deck, hosting friends in the guest house, or welcoming vacation guests, 26 Valentine Lane is your turnkey mountain getaway.

Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty Listed on: 08/19/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Mitzi Rauers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,819

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.65 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • North Facing Home
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Workshop
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Water Feature

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Valentine Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7449222793 & 7449223518

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,819

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.65
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 14
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-1717
  • Subdivision Name: Valentine
  • Directions: From the intersection of Main Street and 4th Street, go up the hill staying on Highway 28. Go just over 2 miles to Clear Creek Road on the right. Valentine Lane is only 2-3 tenths of a mile on the left. This home is the first on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Other, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Cooler, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Encapsulated, Interior Entry, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Starter, Kitchen, Living Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Partially Cleared, Pond on Lot, Wooded, Rolling Slope, Waterfall
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View: Other, Pond, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Breezeway, Satellite Dish, Water Feature
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Heated, Balcony
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gated, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Multi-Fuel
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7449222793 & 7449223518
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5818.99
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $5,548 $1,766,300 $263,170 $1,503,130
2024 -- $1,766,300 $263,170 $1,503,130
2023 $5,086 $1,766,300 $263,170 $1,503,130
2022 $5,086 $1,050,130 $273,240 $776,890
2021 $5,086 $1,157,730 $273,240 $884,490
2020 $4,793 $1,157,730 $273,240 $884,490
2018 $4,204 $1,142,010 $273,240 $868,770
2017 -- $1,142,010 $273,240 $868,770
2016 $4,204 $1,142,010 $273,240 $868,770
2015 $4,181 $1,142,010 $273,240 $868,770
2014 $3,298 $1,120,270 $162,290 $957,980
2013 -- $1,120,270 $162,290 $957,980
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $2,499,000 +32.9% --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Sold $1,880,000 -0.8% $1,764 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2022 09/23/22 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $1,778 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $745,000 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

(828) 501-5556

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Judy with her husband Louie and their two daughters moved to Highlands in 1986. Licensed in real estate since 1973, Judy bought Meadows Mountain Realty in 2006 and the company joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in 2015. Judy is a Florida State University alumnus and was recently named for the third time to the Seminole 100 which awards alumni owned companies based on growth. Judy enjoys her home in Highlands Falls Country Club.

After a long and successful career as an

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001671

APN: 7449222793