
Land for Sale in Highlands, North Carolina
5090 Horse Cove Road Lot: 53 &Tract 2, Highlands, NC 28741
Welcome to the serene and picturesque Horse Cove community-just a 12-minute drive to downtown Highlands, 15 minutes to Cashiers, and only five minutes from the scenic Iron Bridge at the Chattooga River. This beautiful 4.23-acre property spans two contiguous tracts, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. The land features a gently rolling, mostly level terrain ideal for building your dream mountain home. Multiple creeks wind gracefully through the property, converging into a tranquil pond that adds to the charm and peaceful ambiance. Enjoy the best of both worlds with areas bathed in sunlight and others shaded by mature trees, creating a perfect balance for outdoor living. Imagine crossing your own footbridge over the stream to access the pond or exploring the additional acreage by creating private trails. Whether you envision a cozy cabin, a luxury mountain retreat, or simply a quiet getaway surrounded by nature, this property offers endless potential. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a unique slice of Horse Cove-where natural beauty meets mountain living.
Location
- Street address
- 5090 Horse Cove Road Lot: 53 &Tract 2
- County
- Macon County
- Community
- Horse Cove
- Elevation
- 2,900 feet
Directions
From Highlands, take Main Street East, which turns into Horse Cove Road. Follow into Horse Cove until the road splits. The property begins at the split and follows along Whiteside Cove Road and Horse Cove Road/Bull Pen Road. There is a path cut in off of Whiteside Cove Rd that takes you around the pond. The home site is on the other side, off of Horse Cove Rd/Bull Pen Rd.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4.23 acres
- MLS #
- HCBOR 1001218
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $759
Parcels
- 7459836448
- 7459839424
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Lot
- Waterfront
- Pond
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Level, Partially Cleared, Subdivided
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Under contract | $250,000 | — | HCBOR |
| June 21, 2025 | New listing | $250,000 | — | HCBOR |















