$699,000

500 Walkingstick Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $3,865/month

Total Views 2,759
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wooded Lot
  • Furnished
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

Located less than 5 miles from the heart of Highlands, NC, this inviting 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is nestled in the desirable Rustic Falls neighborhood off scenic Horse Cove Road. Tucked among the trees and offering year-round mountain views, this property is perfect for full-time living, weekend getaways, or a savvy rental investment—with no rental restrictions and endless possibilities. Inside, you’ll find a warm and welcoming family room complete with a cozy gas fireplace, seamlessly flowing into the open kitchen featuring an island bar, sleek clean lines, and easy access to the side deck—ideal for grilling or relaxing while taking in the natural surroundings. Entertain with ease thanks to a screened-in porch made for summer dinners, late-night card games, and peaceful evenings. The main level also includes a spacious laundry room and a full guest bath for added convenience. The primary suite is a true retreat, boasting a large ensuite bathroom with double vanity, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower, as well as a generous walk-in closet. Upstairs, two guest bedrooms share a full bathroom, and one offers access to a private sitting deck—perfect for morning coffee or winding down with a book. Whether you're dreaming of a mountain escape, an income-producing rental, or your forever home close to the vibrant shops, dining, and entertainment of downtown Highlands, this home is ready for you to make it your own. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of mountain paradise.

Listing Agent

Sarah Strawn

Keller Williams Great Smokies Listed on: 06/13/2025

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Co-Listing Agent

Nicole Ernst

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,686

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rustic Falls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7459533728

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,686

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 166
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-743-5122
  • Subdivision Name: Rustic Falls
  • Directions: From Main St. in Highlands head down N 4th St and then turn RIGHT at the first cross street onto Oak St. (go approx. 0.1 mile). Then turn RIGHT onto N 5th St and then LEFT at the 1st cross street onto Horse Cove Rd. (go approx. 3.7 miles) and you will turn RIGHT onto Walking Stick Rd. which you will follow down to #500 on your LEFT. The beginning of the driveway splits in two, stay to the LEFT SIDE.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Private, Sloped, Views, Wooded
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7459533728
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1685.75
  • Tax Lot: 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
2024 $1,599 $514,820 $81,250 $433,570
2023 $1,580 $511,720 $81,250 $430,470
2022 $1,580 $342,420 $143,750 $198,670
2021 $1,580 $342,420 $143,750 $198,670
2020 $1,494 $342,420 $143,750 $198,670
2018 $846 $208,590 $45,000 $163,590
2017 $846 $208,590 $45,000 $163,590
2016 $846 $208,590 $45,000 $163,590
2015 $823 $208,590 $45,000 $163,590
2014 $981 $315,610 $57,000 $258,610
2013 -- $315,610 $57,000 $258,610
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $699,000 +119.8% --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $318,000 -6.4% --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $339,900 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $318,000 None Available
Deed $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $594,000 Small Business Administration
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001214

APN: 7459533728