For those seeking privacy, acreage, and the freedom to create something truly personal in the mountains of Western North Carolina, this 30+/- unrestricted acre tract offers a rare and exciting opportunity. Offered as a portion of a 33.35+/- acre parcel, the property is privately tucked at the end of the road and bordered on two sides by USFS land, giving it a peaceful, protected feel while remaining approximately 15 minutes from Highlands and 30 minutes from Cashiers. The land unfolds with a private pond, native rhododendron, wooded trails, gentle natural beauty, and several potential homesites where long-range mountain views may be opened with thoughtful tree limbing or clearing. A trail has already been cleared so the property can be toured with ease, allowing you to walk the land, take in the setting, and visit the charming old one-room cabin built when the current owner was a child. The cabin is not livable and is conveyed at no value, but it adds a nostalgic sense of history and character to the property. With no HOA and no restrictions, the possibilities are unusually broad. Create a private mountain retreat designed around the views, develop multiple homesites, establish a quiet compound, enjoy the land for hunting or camping, explore timber or agricultural use, or hold it as a legacy property in a highly desirable mountain market. The combination of acreage, privacy, pond frontage, USFS adjacency, and potential view sites makes this offering especially compelling. Beyond the property, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau offers a celebrated lifestyle shaped by cool mountain air, outdoor adventure, cultural events, boutique shopping, dining, music, and year-round community gatherings. Spend the day exploring nearby trails and waterfalls, then enjoy Highlands events such as Saturday Music on Pine, Bear Shadow Concerts, and Chamber activities, or Cashiers favorites like Groovin’ on the Green, the Plein Air Festival, and seasonal social events. This is more than land; it is a canvas for an elevated mountain life, with room to dream, build, gather, explore, and preserve.
This exceptional Macon County property of 19.45+/- acres sits above 4,000 feet elevation, offering cool summer days and crisp mountain air. The unrestricted property features mature hardwoods and shares a border with the United States Forest Service land for over 1600 feet for ultimate privacy. Enjoy sweeping winter views today, or select-cut trees to unlock breathtaking, year-round summer vistas. A natural spring and an old concrete reservoir add unique, self-sustaining water infrastructure to the land. There are multiple potential homesites with a couple of roads already within the bounds of the property that need some TLC. The property is directly off of a state maintained road for easy access. Perfectly positioned between Highlands, Cashiers, and Sylva, this rare mountain tract blends complete freedom with convenient access to Western North Carolina's premier destinations.
Courtesy: Poss Realty
Kasie Campbell
706-982-4770
The perfect 1 acre building site for your new mountain home in Highlands, NC! Wonderful shopping & dining await just minutes away on Main Street. Enjoy endless hiking and other outdoor activities in the mountains of North Carolina. Lot approved for a 4-bedroom septic and has access to city water. Also listed is the adjacent home (GAMLS#10722958) if you'd prefer something turn-key but want this lot as a buffer for privacy. Enjoy national forest land and Lake Sequoyah just a couple of minutes away.
Courtesy: Poss Realty
Kasie Campbell
706-982-4770
Build your dream mountain house on this 2.04 acre tract in Highlands, NC! This property has been subdivided into (2) 1.02 acre lots and both have access to city water and sewer with views of Lake Sequoyah. The adjacent home and property is also available [1921 Franklin Rd GAMLS#107229558]
This 4.3-acre tract is within minutes of Highlands Town Center and perched atop Kettle Rock, an exclusive enclave of estates that share a commitment to privacy, low-density development, and preservation of the indigenous flora and fauna. This parcel sits just above 4,000 ft of elevation, adjoins the National Forest, and features stunning natural rock formations and springs. The expansive, nearly level building envelope provides ample space within which to build a cozy mountain retreat or a family estate that will be treasured for generations to come. Come explore Highland’s acclaimed casual and fine dining, world-class shopping, legendary waterfalls, and a multitude of cultural and entertainment offerings year-round. Travel & Leisure recognized Highlands as “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” in 2023, and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of the top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2025!
Discover this beautiful 0.4 acre land lot within Highlands, NC town limits and only 1 mile to Main Street. The lot resides on the slopes of desirable Big Bear Pen mountain and is close to multiple luxury homes, providing a Buyer the opportunity to own within a highly respected area. The Seller has partially cleared the lot. Public water access available at the street. A key consideration is Highlands was voted the Best Small Mountain Town in 2024 by Travel and Leisure Magazine due to its remarkable shopping, restaurants, cultural activities, and hospitality. Located only 2.5 hours from Atlanta and only 1.5 hours to both Greenville and Asheville, this resort town is easily accessed. Build your dream home amidst the Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel of this spectacular small town!
Courtesy: JOHNSTON PROP. AND R.E. LLC
386-569-6855
Rare opportunity to own this Unique parcel with almost 200' of waterfront, overlooking the widest point on Lake Sequoyah in Highlands, NC. Situated just south of the popular "On the Verandah" restaurant on NC highway 64. Lake Sequoyah is Highlands’ largest body of water. Highlands is a fashionable small town, founded as a summer resort at more than 4,000 feet on the highest crest of the Western North Carolina plateau in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. This settlement, the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies, is popular for second homes of the rich and famous. The area is known for its beautiful scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls, pleasant summers and spectacular autumn foliage
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Highlands is located in North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina has a population of 1,105. Highlands is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 13.5% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.88%.
The median household income in Highlands, North Carolina is $52,070. The median household income for the surrounding county is $48,169 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Highlands is 60.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 77.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 80.9 inches per year, with 10.6 inches of snow per year.
