$2,895,000
$100K PRICE DROP

66 Summit Trail Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $16,157/month

Total Views 2,407
5 Beds
6 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garden

About This Home

Only 6 minutes to downtown Highlands! Stunning Renovation in Prestigious Highgate
Step into timeless elegance with this completely renovated five-bedroom, 4 full baths-and-2-half-bath(s) home, nestled in the highly coveted Highgate community. Blending modern luxury with classic charm, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully re-imagined for elevated mountain living.
Inside, the split floor plan features two expansive primary suites on the main level, each thoughtfully designed to capture stunning long-range views while offering the tranquility of a private spa. The bathrooms exude sophistication, with dual vanities, spacious showers with imported European tile from Italy and Spain, premium fixtures, and each upper level bathroom has a private water closet.
The heart of the home is the open-concept living area, where a chef-inspired kitchen boasts a GE Café dual-fuel range, wine cooler, open shelving, and a show-stopping custom stone backsplash. Rich wood flooring flows seamlessly into the great room, where massive reclaimed wood beams—expertly crafted and installed by local craftsman; Taylor’d Designs of Cashiers, NC—add rustic elegance. The dramatic stone fireplace anchors the room, offering warmth and ambiance as you take in panoramic views that stretch to Clemson, South Carolina.
A separate caretaker’s suite offers exceptional flexibility, ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or private gym. Additional features include a two-car garage, generator, and breathtaking vistas from nearly every angle. * the antler chandeliers in the LR and DR have been removed. They were for photo staging only.

This isn’t just a home—it’s a lifestyle upgrade.
Come experience luxury mountain living at its finest.

Listing Agent

Andrea Gabbard

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT Listed on: 05/14/2025

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Panoramic Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Highgate Poa
  • Highgate/Benchmark Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29 BENCHMARK
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7530318132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,770

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Highgate/benchmark
  • Directions: From Highlands take HWY 106/ the Dillard Road past Highlands Country Club. Turn Right onto Mountain Laurel Road. Bear Right at the split. Stay on Highgate Road - go through the stone pillars of the old security gate. Look for street sign on the left side of the road "Summit Trail". Turn left onto Summit Trail - go to the second home on the left #66.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1998
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • View: Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Security: See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private, See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Highgate POA
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7530318132
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3769.51
  • Tax Lot: 29 BENCHMARK
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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 $3,770 $1,262,370 $250,000 $1,012,370
2023 $4,522 $1,262,370 $250,000 $1,012,370
2022 $4,522 $1,026,560 $250,000 $776,560
2021 $4,522 $1,026,560 $250,000 $776,560
2020 $4,262 $1,026,560 $250,000 $776,560
2018 $4,093 $1,111,160 $350,000 $761,160
2017 $0 $1,111,160 $350,000 $761,160
2016 $4,093 $1,111,160 $350,000 $761,160
2015 $4,070 $1,111,160 $350,000 $761,160
2014 $3,549 $1,207,270 $350,000 $857,270
2013 -- $1,207,270 $350,000 $857,270
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $2,895,000 -3.3% --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $2,995,000 +130.4% --
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Sold $1,300,000 -5.5% --
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 For Sale $1,375,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1000796

APN: 7530318132