$399,000 $229/sqft
78 Highland Drive
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,746 sqft · 1983 · 2 mo ago
Rocky Mountain Estates sits in a classic mountain setting where long-range Blue Ridge views, paved roads, and wooded lots set the tone.
Listing summary: 2 Active1 Pending4 Recently Sold
$399,000 $229/sqft
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,746 sqft · 1983 · 2 mo ago
$595,000 $344/sqft
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · 2025 · 11 mo ago
$149,900
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
2 mo ago
$37,500
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
3.3 ac · DOM: 335 d
$19,500
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
1.6 ac · DOM: 355 d
$19,500
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
1 ac · DOM: 277 d
$25,000
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
2 ac · DOM: 2944 d
Western North Carolina mountains, near Lake Toxaway
AI-assisted overview based on MLS listing data for Rocky Mountain Estates, Lake Toxaway
Rocky Mountain Estates sits in a classic mountain setting where long-range Blue Ridge views, paved roads, and wooded lots set the tone. The neighborhood feels established and unhurried, with homes and homesites positioned to take in the ridgelines and the natural slope of the land. Many properties lean into the scenery first, whether that means a back deck facing the mountains or a quiet build site tucked among mature hardwoods and native rhododendron.
"Mountain views and wooded privacy define the everyday backdrop here."
This is a small community with a mix of residential lots and newer mountain homes, so the character is shaped as much by the land as by the architecture. Lot sizes are generous, often around two acres, giving the neighborhood an open, spacious feel. Recent offerings include a 2025 new-construction home with quartzite finishes, LVP flooring, a covered deck, and a circular drive, alongside an older 1983 home with a full basement and garage. Across the community, the emphasis is on practical mountain living: easy-access paved roads, long views, and sites that work well for either building or settling in.
Daily life here is rooted in the outdoors. Residents are minutes from hiking, Pisgah National Forest, and Gorges State Park, so the community naturally lends itself to trail time, scenic drives, and mountain weekends. The landscape is wooded and private, with mature hardwoods, native shrubs, and occasional stream features adding to the sense of place. Association presence is consistent across the neighborhood, reinforcing an organized subdivision feel without overpowering the mountain setting.
"It is the kind of place where the scenery is always part of the experience."
Rocky Mountain Estates is set in Lake Toxaway, with Rocky Mountain Road and Highland Drive forming the core of the community’s access. From here, it is about 7 minutes to Hwy 64, 20 minutes to Brevard, and 30 minutes to Cashiers, which keeps regional errands and dining within a manageable drive. The location also places residents near Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park for recreation. School assignments are T.C. Henderson Elementary, Rosman Middle, and Rosman High, giving the community a clear connection to the Rosman school corridor while remaining anchored in the Lake Toxaway mountain landscape.
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4 recently sold in Rocky Mountain Estates, Lake Toxaway
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 9 2022 | $37,500 | 335 | — | — |
| | Jul 27 2021 | $19,500 | 355 | — | — |
| | May 10 2021 | $19,500 | 277 | — | — |
| | Mar 12 2021 | $25,000 | 2944 | — | — |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for Rocky Mountain Estates, Lake Toxaway
The Rocky Mountain Estates real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 345 days. With 3 active listings and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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