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261 Rock Face Trail

Highlands, NC 28741

Active 43 days on market Listing ID CAR301156628

$999,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,022 sqft · $977/sqft

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,022 Sq Ft
$977/Sq Ft
2023 Built
Single Family ResidenceThe Preserve At Whiteside CliffsMay 1, 2026

Highlights

2023 build2 bedroomsSingle Family ResidenceThe Preserve At Whiteside CliffsBasementScenic ViewHOA Community

About This Home

Priced BELOW tax value = instant equity opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Why buy one when you can get two units for the price of one?

Welcome to a Jeffrey Dungan Low Country XL-designed mountain Tiny cottage where views of Whiteside Mountain don’t get any better. This is the kind of setting people chase in the mountains—and rarely find paired with this level of design and versatility.

Located in the Gated Community of The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs. The upper level lives like a modern designer home, featuring Summit appliances, quartz countertops, Delta fixtures, and 7” oak hardwood flooring. Soaring cathedral ceilings and 270° panoramic views flood the space with natural light through expansive Ply Gem energy-efficient windows and French doors. Both bedrooms accommodates a king bed, includes full-height closet storage, and a built-in desk. Plus, enjoy your private deck just outside your Main floor Bedroom.

Downstairs offers a fully functional second living space with its own living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and walk-in shower—making this a true dual-unit setup ideal for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. With its own covered deck with views that don't disappoint.

Stay comfortable year-round with dual Mitsubishi mini-splits (one per level).

Outdoor living is where this property really shines and expands your Tiny Home living space: ~ Over 500 sq ft of upper-level decking to soak in those unmatched Whiteside Mountain views ~ Private deck off the primary bedroom ~ Covered lower-level deck with ceiling fans for relaxed, all-season use

Additional features include: ~ Premium Board and Batten Cedar siding ~ Shiplap Interior Walls ~ Built-in breakfast bar dining ~ Combo washer/dryer ~ Two dry storage areas ~ Energy-efficient construction throughout ~ Sleeps 4+ comfortably

This is more than a mountain getaway—it’s a smart investment priced under tax value with built-in upside from day one. Whether you’re looking for a mountain escape, short-term rental potential, or multi-generational living, this property checks every box. If you’ve been waiting for a property where the view truly delivers—this is it. Opportunities like this—priced under tax value with dual living spaces—don’t sit long. Call and visit the Black Panther TODAY!

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Ductless
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Other - See Remarks
Sqftmain
518
Roomcount
8
Sqftlower
504
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Exclusions
  • Drop. leaf table and chairs
  • Small chairs in bedroom
Bedroommain
1
Bedroomlower
1
Fullbathmain
1
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • French Doors
  • Pocket Doors
Fullbathlower
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
2
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Laundry Features
  • Common Area
  • In Unit
Interior Features
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-in Features
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pantry
  • Storage
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1022
Lowerleveldescription
Entire Level Above Grade

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Cottage

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • Two
Above Grade Finished Area
1022
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Other - See Remarks
Construction Materials
  • Hardboard Siding
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Side Porch

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Hilly
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Units
Acres
Horse Amenities
  • None
Other Structures
  • None

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Finished
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Permanent

Waterfront And View

View
  • Mountain(s)
  • Winter
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • None

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Propane
  • Underground Utilities
Water Source
  • Shared Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Highlands
Hoasubjecttodues
Mandatory

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R07 - tiny home

Listed by Allison MacDowell (704-996-0957) · Keller Williams Great Smokies (828-926-5155)

Location

Address
261 Rock Face Trail
City
Highlands, NC 28741
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
Unspecified

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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