764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd Highlands, NC 28741
Highlands AreaEstimated payment $29,054/month
Total Views
72,898
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
--
Sq Ft
--
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Panoramic View
- 2.8 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for generations. Perched atop prestigious Hardscrabble Ridge, this extraordinary home captures breathtaking vistas of iconic Whiteside Mountain and the Cashiers Valley while embodying the timeless character of the great American mountain lodge. From the moment you arrive beneath the massive timber porte cochère, it is clear this is a home designed not simply to impress, but to welcome generations of family and friends. Towering hand-peeled logs, native stone, and walls of glass create interiors that are both grand in scale and remarkably inviting. The soaring great room is anchored by a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and framed by unforgettable mountain views. Beneath it rests a remarkable handwoven rug from the Vatican, a distinctive detail that reflects the home's appreciation for enduring craftsmanship. The kitchen, dining area, and covered porches flow effortlessly together, creating spaces where mornings begin over coffee, afternoons stretch longer than planned, and evenings are spent gathered around the table or beside the fire beneath a canopy of stars. The main-level owner's suite offers exceptional privacy with its own fireplace, spacious bath, dual dressing rooms, and private balcony overlooking the mountains. Upstairs, a welcoming loft provides the perfect gathering place for children and grandchildren, while three generous guest suites, each opening to a private balcony, ensure family and guests enjoy comfort and privacy. One suite features two queen beds and an expansive sitting area, making it ideal for extended family. The unfinished lower level is unlike anything typically found in a mountain home. With soaring ceilings approaching twenty feet, walls of windows, direct access to a tranquil koi pond, and an existing wine cellar, it offers extraordinary flexibility. Whether envisioned as additional guest suites, a home theater, recreation room, fitness studio, or simply left as the ultimate indoor play space for children and grandchildren, it is ready to evolve with the next owner's dreams. Rarely does a home combine authentic lodge architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship, iconic mountain views, and the warmth of a true family retreat so beautifully. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this is far more than a luxury residence. It is a legacy property where traditions begin, memories endure, and every season offers another reason to return.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty License #136884 Listed on: 03/02/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,794
Year Built
- Built in 2008
Lot Details
- 2.8 Acre Lot
- East Facing Home
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 2 Carport Spaces
- Circular Driveway
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Mountain
Home Design
- Slate Roof
- Log Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Furnished
- Built-In Features
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- Dryer
Kitchen
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Water Feature
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Hardscrabble Ridge Poa
- Hardscrabble Ridge Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8
- Assessor Parcel Number 7550247233
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,703 | $6,763,888 | $985,000 | $5,778,888 |
| 2024 | $13,169 | $3,465,560 | $1,000,000 | $2,465,560 |
| 2023 | $17,794 | $3,465,560 | $1,000,000 | $2,465,560 |
| 2022 | $19,675 | $3,465,560 | $1,000,000 | $2,465,560 |
| 2021 | $13,169 | $3,465,560 | $1,000,000 | $2,465,560 |
| 2020 | $19,668 | $3,446,690 | $1,000,000 | $2,446,690 |
| 2019 | $19,780 | $3,501,470 | $1,000,000 | $2,501,470 |
| 2018 | $20,042 | $3,501,470 | $1,000,000 | $2,501,470 |
| 2017 | $19,692 | $3,501,470 | $1,000,000 | $2,501,470 |
| 2015 | $16,835 | $3,501,470 | $1,000,000 | $2,501,470 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,684,970 | $1,258,780 | $2,426,190 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 08/28/26 | Price Changed | $4,997,000 | -13.1% | -- |
| 03/02/2026 03/02/26 | For Sale | $5,750,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,225,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Judy with her husband Louie and their two daughters moved to Highlands in 1986. Licensed in real estate since 1973, Judy bought Meadows Mountain Realty in 2006 and the company joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in 2015. Judy is a Florida State University alumnus and was recently named for the third time to the Seminole 100 which awards alumni owned companies based on growth. Judy enjoys her home in Highlands Falls Country Club.
After a long and successful career as an
Judy's Other Listings
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 1002675
APN: 7550-34-0226
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