$1,075,000

286 Mirror Lake Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Area

Estimated payment $6,167/month

Total Views 1,225
1 Bed
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Community Lake
  • No HOA
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Furnished
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

There are homes that are decorated, and there are homes that are collected, and this enchanting Mirror Lake cottage is decidedly the latter. Thoughtfully and professionally edited throughout, the residence reflects an effortless sense of style that feels both refined and unmistakably Highlands. Warm, wormy chestnut wood-paneled rooms transition beautifully into light-filled spaces with painted tongue-and-groove ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors, natural textures, and an artful mix of furnishings and artwork gathered with intention; sleek satin pewter and polished nickel door and cabinet hardware from PE Guerin in Greenwich Village, NYC, adds sophistication throughout.
Offering one bedroom, two full baths, and versatile flex space, the home has been designed around comfortable, gracious living rather than convention. Intimate gathering areas invite conversation, reading, dining, and quiet afternoons at home, while each room maintains its own distinct character.
Offered fully furnished, the cottage provides a rare opportunity to step into a home whose atmosphere has been carefully considered from room to room. Outdoors, a gravel drive leads to mature landscaping, blooming hydrangeas, and charming gravel pathways with stone insets, along with secluded garden spaces that extend the interior's peaceful feel.
Located in the sought-after Mirror Lake neighborhood, just minutes from the heart of downtown Highlands, 286 Mirror Lake Road is a beautifully composed mountain retreat that captures the understated elegance and enduring character of Highlands cottage living.

Listing Agent

Craig Berry

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT License #267689 Listed on: 08/19/2026

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Co-Listing Agent

Vanessa Moore

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT License #360095

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Screened Porch
  • Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cullasaja Heights Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540152476

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,244

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Mirror Lake
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 245
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-8300
  • Subdivision Name: Cullasaja Heights
  • Directions: From Main Street in downtown Highlands, take Franklin Road toward Franklin. Just past Highlands Smokehouse, turn right onto Mirror Lake Road. Continue on Mirror Lake Road, crossing the Mirror Lake bridge, to 286 Mirror Lake Road.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: BrokerOpen
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Native Plants, Flat, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Garden
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Private Yard, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, On Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Stacked
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Trails/Paths
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7540152476
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3244.0
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Year: 2026

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2026 $2,953 $723,880 $111,600 $612,280
2025 $2,953 $723,880 $111,600 $612,280
2024 $2,953 $723,880 $111,600 $612,280
2023 $2,546 $723,880 $111,600 $612,280
2022 $2,546 $415,660 $132,620 $283,040
2021 $2,546 $415,660 $132,620 $283,040
2020 $2,441 $415,660 $132,620 $283,040
2018 $1,036 $179,680 $48,000 $131,680
2017 $0 $175,680 $44,000 $131,680
2016 $1,015 $175,680 $44,000 $131,680
2015 $992 $175,680 $44,000 $131,680
2014 $1,341 $289,700 $88,000 $201,700
2013 -- $289,700 $88,000 $201,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2026 08/19/26 For Sale $1,075,000 +48.3% --
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Sold $725,000 -6.5% -- View Prior Sale
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Price Changed $775,000 0.0% --
03/08/2023 03/08/23 For Sale $775,000 -13.9% --
02/25/2023 02/25/23 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2022 12/31/22 For Sale $900,000 +125.6% --
10/12/2017 10/12/17 Sold $399,000 -9.3% -- View Prior Sale
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2017 08/29/17 For Sale $440,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $725,000 --
Warranty Deed $399,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Craig Berry

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

(828) 492-2336

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Craig Berry is a seventh generation Macon County native. Craig's interest in architecture and design inspired his career in real estate where he can use his people skills to help match extraordinary buyers to extraordinary properties. As one of the younger members of the MLS Boards of which he is associated, he brings a youthful eye to the market. Craig's entrepreneurial spirit comes to him naturally as his family owns a successful business in Franklin going strong for over thirty years.

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1003926

APN: 7540152476

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