
Land with Home for Sale in Highlands, North Carolina
121 Sassafras Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Your turnkey Highlands mountain getaway awaits! Just minutes from downtown Highlands, this extensively renovated three-bedroom, two-bath cottage pairs spectacular views of Satulah Mountain with inviting interiors and thoughtful updates throughout. With short- and long-term rentals permitted, it offers flexibility as a personal retreat, rental property, or both. Enter on the upper level, where a spacious living area opens to a beautifully expanded kitchen with a large island, marble tile countertops and backsplash, and all-new appliances. Enlarged windows bring in abundant natural light and frame the mountain setting, while Craftsman-style trim and German-manufactured laminate flooring add warmth and character. Two guest bedrooms and a renovated bathroom complete this level. Downstairs, a second living area provides room to relax, and a spacious primary suite features a renovated private bath. Laundry facilities are also located on the lower level. Enjoy the mountain views from the spacious deck or settle into the cozy front porch. Extensive clearing has opened the grounds and revealed the striking Satulah Mountain backdrop, while an approximately quarter-mile private driveway creates a peaceful approach. A comprehensive 2023-2024 renovation transformed the home's layout, kitchen, bathrooms, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, and decks. Additional improvements in 2026 include a new metal roof, upstairs and downstairs mini-split heating and cooling systems, water heater, well pressure tank, kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, and fresh interior and exterior paint. All-new furnishings, also added in 2026, are included, making it easy to arrive, unpack, and begin enjoying life in the mountains.
Location
- Street address
- 121 Sassafras Gap Rd, Lot 121
- County
- Macon County
- Zip code
- 28741
- Community
- Highlands
- Elevation
- 2,798 feet
Directions
From Highlands head south on NC-28 for 4.9 miles. Turn right onto Sassafras Gap Road. 121 Sassafras Gap will be on your right via the gravel driveway.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.41 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- HCBOR 1004267
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,211 - RD 1611
Parcels
- 7448469402
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Mountains
- Features
- Gentle Sloping, Level, Native Plants, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Views
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck
- Features
- Balcony
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Ductless
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Features
- Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Island
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 26, 2026 | New listing | $699,000 | — | HCBOR |














































