$1,395,000

711 Flat Mountain Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $7,386/month

Total Views 201
3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 3.23 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Hemlock Hill – designed by renowned modernist architect, James Howard Fox (1939-2017) and constructed in 1985 (photography by the architect’s grandson, Ryan Karcher). This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a unique design, custom woodwork and a private setting on over 3 acres just minutes from Highlands’ town center. In 2023, this property was carefully and respectfully updated while preserving the original character and architect’s vision. This property offers a unique blend of privacy, acreage to expand, proximity to town and the creative legacy of one of the nation’s premier modernist architects. Whether you are looking for a private retreat, an income property or both, Hemlock Hill awaits. The recent updates and native landscaping ensure that Hemlock Hill will be a low-maintenance investment for years to come. Highlands NC was selected by Travel & Leisure as “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.

Listing Agent

Clif Gottwals

Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers Listed on: 02/11/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 3.23 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • South Facing Home
  • Sloped Lot

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7541319145

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,399

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

3.23 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.23
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Highlands town center, take 64E towards Cashiers. Turn left on to Flat Mountain Road. Continue past the lake and 711 is the first driveway on the right after the lake.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Wetlands
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Oversized

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7541319145
  • Zoning Description: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2399.15
  • Tax Lot: NA
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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
2025 $2,399 $788,360 $349,540 $438,820
2024 $2,399 $788,360 $349,540 $438,820
2023 $3,220 $788,360 $349,540 $438,820
2022 $3,220 $723,830 $227,230 $496,600
2021 $3,220 $723,830 $227,230 $496,600
2020 $3,037 $723,830 $227,230 $496,600
2018 $2,561 $685,440 $243,460 $441,980
2017 $0 $685,440 $243,460 $441,980
2016 $2,561 $685,440 $243,460 $441,980
2015 $2,538 $685,440 $243,460 $441,980
2014 $2,423 $816,300 $302,330 $513,970
2013 -- $816,300 $302,330 $513,970
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/11/2026 02/11/26 For Sale $1,395,000 +86.0% --
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Sold $750,000 -5.7% -- View Prior Sale
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Sale $795,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $750,000 --
Deed $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1002508

APN: 7541319145

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