$1,650,000

671 Walkingstick Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $9,285/month

Total Views 1,589
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Furnished
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Views

About This Home

Welcome to “The Cabin on Walkingstick” – A Soulful Mountain Retreat.Escape the chaos of everyday life and immerse yourself in the serene sounds of nature at this immaculate mountain cabin perched above Big Creek, with a mesmerizing waterfall as your daily backdrop. 4.5 miles from the vibrant town of Highlands, North Carolina, this property offers the rare blend of total seclusion along with convenient access to five-star dining, world-class shopping, art galleries, and rich cultural experiences.Crafted with timeless authenticity, the cabin features true chink log walls, an open-concept great room anchored by a stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a gas range, and Thermador appliances designed to inspire any home chef. The main-level primary suite ensures comfort and privacy, while two guest bedrooms and a cozy loft sitting area upstairs provide ample space for family and friends.The expansive covered porch is truly an outdoor living room—complete with a grand wood-burning stone fireplace, hot tub, dining area, bar, and a cozy lounge space perfect for quiet mornings or unforgettable evenings. Just steps away, a viewing terrace places you right at the edge of the waterfall, where the sights and sounds of Big Creek will soothe your soul.Bordering hundreds of acres of National Forest, “The Cabin on Walkingstick” offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat immersed in nature, yet only minutes from one of the Southeast’s most celebrated mountain towns.

Listing Agent

Josephine Lovell

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT Listed on: 06/11/2025

Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tile Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Dryer
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rustic Falls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7459435146

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,017

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Big Creek
  • Subdivision Name: Rustic Falls
  • Directions: Take Horse Cove Road to Walkingstick Road on the right. Home is a short distance on the right. Look for a gate. Do not use GPS. It will lead you astray.
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Warming Drawer, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Natural Woodwork

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Borders National Forest, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Secluded, Level, Waterfall
  • Topography: Level,Sloping
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Gas Grill, Lighting, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Storage, Satellite Dish
  • Other Structures: Carport(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Other, See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Roof: Metal, Shake

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security System, Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Satellite Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, Near National Forest, Trails/Paths
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7459435146
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3016.61
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • 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 -- $1,001,940 $156,720 $845,220
2023 $2,437 $1,001,940 $156,720 $845,220
2022 $2,437 $541,560 $136,940 $404,620
2021 $2,437 $541,560 $136,940 $404,620
2020 $2,300 $541,560 $136,940 $404,620
2018 $1,976 $522,860 $128,700 $394,160
2017 $0 $522,860 $128,700 $394,160
2016 $1,976 $522,860 $128,700 $394,160
2015 -- $522,860 $128,700 $394,160
2014 $2,424 $816,520 $296,400 $520,120
2013 -- $816,520 $296,400 $520,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $1,650,000 +126.0% --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $730,000 -8.6% --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2020 05/16/20 For Sale $799,000 +50.8% --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Sold $529,900 -11.7% --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2013 06/22/13 For Sale $599,900 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $730,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $740,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1001144

APN: 7459435146