$1,250,000

955 Big Bear Pen Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $6,950/month

Total Views 790
2 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

Nestled in the highly sought-after Big Bear Pen area of Highlands, this charming furnished mountain home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and timeless Highlands appeal. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, each with its own private full bath, the thoughtfully designed floor plan also includes a versatile bonus room ideal for a guest room, den, study—or a combination of all three. An additional flex space near the kitchen provides the perfect spot for a pantry, extra storage, or a cozy home office. Warm wood floors throughout create an inviting atmosphere and complement the generously sized living spaces. The covered screened porch is perfect for entertaining friends over a small dinner party or simply enjoying a peaceful morning coffee surrounded by nature. Originally built in 1985 and extensively renovated in 2011, the home was expanded to include a spacious Primary Suite featuring a walk-in closet plus two additional closets, a tiled bath, dedicated laundry room, and attached two-car garage. Designed for easy mountain living, there are only four steps to enter, with the remainder of the home conveniently situated on one level. Lovingly maintained as a successful vacation rental for decades, this property offers excellent potential to help offset the cost of a second home investment. The naturally landscaped grounds provide beauty with minimal maintenance, allowing more time to enjoy everything Highlands has to offer. Offered furnished with very few exceptions, this is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready mountain retreat in one of Highlands’ most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Jeannie Chambers

Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals License #164662 Listed on: 05/12/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 22,216 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Zoning described as Recreational

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Big Bear Pen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 47
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540747212

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,528

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Big Bear Pen
  • Directions: 7 minutes from Main Street. Take North 4th Street almost a half mile, and turn RIGHT onto Chestnut St. Turn LEFT onto Big Bear Pen Road. Stay on Big Bear Pen Road, and after the second switchback, the driveway for 955/975 is on the right. This is a shared/paved driveway. Please do not block the drive.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Dirt Floor, Concrete, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Other, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Partially Cleared, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Rolling
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Licensed Vacation Rental
  • Exterior Features: Other, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, See Remarks, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trails/Paths
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7540747212
  • Zoning Description: Recreational

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2528.14
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $2,528 $615,420 $200,000 $415,420
2024 -- $615,420 $200,000 $415,420
2023 $2,988 $615,420 $200,000 $415,420
2022 $2,988 $491,010 $200,000 $291,010
2021 $2,988 $491,010 $200,000 $291,010
2020 $2,864 $491,010 $200,000 $291,010
2018 $2,772 $511,110 $218,470 $292,640
2017 $0 $511,110 $218,470 $292,640
2016 $2,772 $511,110 $218,470 $292,640
2015 -- $511,110 $218,470 $292,640
2014 $2,419 $535,920 $195,350 $340,570
2013 -- $535,920 $195,350 $340,570
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/12/2026 05/12/26 For Sale $1,250,000 +47.9% --
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Sold $845,000 -0.6% $680 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/24/2022 09/24/22 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $850,000 -- $684 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $425,000 --
Deed -- --
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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1003282

APN: 7540747212

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